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Craftsman's Legacy

In A CRAFTSMAN'S LEGACY, host Eric Gorges goes on a quest to discover the true craftsmen in today's world. Traveling across the country, Gorges interviews the men and women responsible for carrying the tools, trades and traditions of fine craftsmanship into the 21st century. From a glass blower to a guitar maker, a weaver to a potter, every episode explains the history of a traditional craft and the importance of that craft in the United States today. Other tradespeople include: a woodworker, a snowshoe maker, a knife-maker, a boat-maker, a saddle-maker, a stone carver and a blacksmith. Gorges, a welder by trade, meets and interviews master craftsmen, and learns why they chose their craft, where they learned their skills, how they live using their talents, and the challenges and importance of keeping that tradition alive in a modern-day world. He then takes on the role of apprentice on a project under the guidance of the master craftsman. In these inspiring segments, Gorges proves that, with the right tools and careful direction, a person with no experience can learn the basic skills of a craft to create something of lasting value. As owner of Voodoo Choppers, Gorges creates custom motorcycles and stylish works of art for high-end restaurants and luxury homes. His one-of-a-kind choppers have been featured on The Discovery Channel.

Craftsman's Legacy  
  • The Ski Makers
    Sunday, December 10
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Eric hits the slopes on handmade skis he makes with son and father team Jeff and John Thompson.
  • The Ski Makers
    Monday, December 11
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Eric hits the slopes on handmade skis he makes with son and father team Jeff and John Thompson.
  • The Jeans Maker
    Sunday, December 17
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Eric Yelsma has been drawn to sewing since a teenager. Now his shop makes jeans from American sourced, sustainable fabric that is constructed and sold in Detroit. Host Eric Gorges gets to stitching, confirming threads do make the man.
  • The Jeans Maker
    Monday, December 18
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Eric Yelsma has been drawn to sewing since a teenager. Now his shop makes jeans from American sourced, sustainable fabric that is constructed and sold in Detroit. Host Eric Gorges gets to stitching, confirming threads do make the man.
  • The Table Maker
    Sunday, December 24
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    For his sixth birthday, Mark Whitley, was given a hammer and toolbox. Now an award-winning furniture maker in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, Mark and host Eric Gorges make a table together.
  • The Table Maker
    Monday, December 25
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    For his sixth birthday, Mark Whitley, was given a hammer and toolbox. Now an award-winning furniture maker in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, Mark and host Eric Gorges make a table together.
  • The Still Maker
    Sunday, December 31
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christopher Kelley makes beautiful copper stills. Host Eric Gorges works with Christopher to make a moonshine still worthy of the most potent of spirits.
  • The Still Maker
    Monday, January 1
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christopher Kelley makes beautiful copper stills. Host Eric Gorges works with Christopher to make a moonshine still worthy of the most potent of spirits.
  • The Brass Horn Makers
    Sunday, January 7
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Eric shines the brass with master French horn makers and musicians Rick and Celeste Seraphinoff.
  • The Brass Horn Makers
    Monday, January 8
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Eric shines the brass with master French horn makers and musicians Rick and Celeste Seraphinoff.
  • The Rocking Horse Maker
    Sunday, January 14
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Master wood carver Jackie Wilson built a rocking horse for Prince George of Cambridge. On this episode she and host Eric Gorges make a rocking horse fit for a king.
  • The Rocking Horse Maker
    Monday, January 15
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Master wood carver Jackie Wilson built a rocking horse for Prince George of Cambridge. On this episode she and host Eric Gorges make a rocking horse fit for a king.
  • The Arrow Maker
    Sunday, January 21
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Cherokee National treasure Noel Grayson shows host Eric Gorges how to craft traditional Cherokee arrows using primitive tools.
  • The Arrow Maker
    Monday, January 22
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Cherokee National treasure Noel Grayson shows host Eric Gorges how to craft traditional Cherokee arrows using primitive tools.
  • The Cowboy Hat Maker
    Sunday, January 28
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Master Hatter Nate Funmaker is one of the only Native American Master Hatters in the nation. Eric travels to Texas to meet this extraordinary craftsman and tries his hand, and head, at hat making.
  • The Cowboy Hat Maker
    Monday, January 29
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Master Hatter Nate Funmaker is one of the only Native American Master Hatters in the nation. Eric travels to Texas to meet this extraordinary craftsman and tries his hand, and head, at hat making.
  • The Spur Maker
    Sunday, February 4
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Texas cowboy and master craftsman Wilson Capron creates spurs that truly are a thing of function and beauty. Host Eric Gorges works with Wilson to make a pair of spurs.
  • The Spur Maker
    Monday, February 5
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Texas cowboy and master craftsman Wilson Capron creates spurs that truly are a thing of function and beauty. Host Eric Gorges works with Wilson to make a pair of spurs.
  • The Spoon Maker
    Sunday, February 11
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Legendary Lazy Spoon creator Jonathan Simons and host Eric Gorges dish up. Jonathan teaches Eric how to make a spoon.
  • The Spoon Maker
    Monday, February 12
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Legendary Lazy Spoon creator Jonathan Simons and host Eric Gorges dish up. Jonathan teaches Eric how to make a spoon.
  • The Murrini Glass Maker
    Sunday, February 18
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Master glass maker Shawn Messenger calls her pieces Impressionistic. Shawn and host Eric Gorges create a paperweight from brilliant colored glass, sure to make a lasting impression.
  • The Murrini Glass Maker
    Monday, February 19
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Master glass maker Shawn Messenger calls her pieces Impressionistic. Shawn and host Eric Gorges create a paperweight from brilliant colored glass, sure to make a lasting impression.
  • The Tool Chest Makers
    Sunday, February 25
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Eric Gorges meets the craftsmen behind the esteemed H. Gerstner &Sons brand and learns how to make the tool box that's been treasured for generations.
  • The Tool Chest Makers
    Monday, February 26
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Eric Gorges meets the craftsmen behind the esteemed H. Gerstner &Sons brand and learns how to make the tool box that's been treasured for generations.

 

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  • The Sword Smith
    Monday, December 4
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Eric Gorges takes a stab at sword-smithing with Master Bladesmith Kevin Cashen, learning about the mystical world of metallurgy, forging a spatha.
  • The Sword Smith
    Sunday, December 3
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Eric Gorges takes a stab at sword-smithing with Master Bladesmith Kevin Cashen, learning about the mystical world of metallurgy, forging a spatha.
  • The Furnituremaker
    Monday, November 27
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Eric Gorges visits Alan Kaniarz, an innovator in the world of furniture design. Together they discuss the love of making furniture, environmentally conscious approaches to the craft and award-winning workmanship.
  • The Furnituremaker
    Sunday, November 26
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Host Eric Gorges visits Alan Kaniarz, an innovator in the world of furniture design. Together they discuss the love of making furniture, environmentally conscious approaches to the craft and award-winning workmanship.
  • The Bicycle Maker
    Monday, November 20
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Oh, the freedom of two wheels! Host Eric Gorges discovers how master bicycle maker, Stephen Bilenky, brazes bikes and has made a living for over 30 years doing exactly what he loves.
  • The Bicycle Maker
    Sunday, November 19
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Oh, the freedom of two wheels! Host Eric Gorges discovers how master bicycle maker, Stephen Bilenky, brazes bikes and has made a living for over 30 years doing exactly what he loves.
  • The Shoemakers
    Monday, November 13
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Best foot (ware) forward! Host Eric Gorges picks up the hammer and nail to try his hand at being a shoemaker. Master shoemakers Jesse Moore and Marika Verploegh Chasse give expert guidance along the way.
  • The Shoemakers
    Sunday, November 12
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Best foot (ware) forward! Host Eric Gorges picks up the hammer and nail to try his hand at being a shoemaker. Master shoemakers Jesse Moore and Marika Verploegh Chasse give expert guidance along the way.
  • The Quilter
    Monday, November 6
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Theadra Fleming hands over the needle and thread to host Eric Gorges as this quilter explains the African American tradition of quilting with a focus on colors, symbolism and the history of African textiles.
  • The Quilter
    Sunday, November 5
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Theadra Fleming hands over the needle and thread to host Eric Gorges as this quilter explains the African American tradition of quilting with a focus on colors, symbolism and the history of African textiles.