Where do craft practices come from? How are they preserved? And how do today's artists acquire the skills to carry on the handmade tradition? This two-section program visits instructors, apprentices, and the self-taught to survey both the roots and the flourishing branches of American craft. The artists featured in 'Origins' honor African, Native American, and European sources as they pass age-old methods on to a new set of learners. Then, 'Process' travels to the Kansas City Art Institute as part of an exploration of educational opportunities, and also talks to people choosing craft as a second career. Featured artists include a potter, bead worker, glass artist, jewelry maker, weaver, printmaker, and book artist.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 29, 2011. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Sponsors: 'Craft in America, Season 2: Process' (1:03) -- Overview of Craft in America (1:45) -- Jewelry Artists (4:09) -- Inspiration and Motivation (1:16) -- Career as Craftsperson (1:32) -- Art and Craft Classes (6:26) -- Print Making (10:09) -- Ceramic Art (11:07) -- Book Artist (6:28) -- Cabinet and Furniture Making (9:32) -- Credits and Sponsors: 'Craft in America, Season 2' (1:56).