A Craftsman's Legacy

Season 3

TV-G
A Craftsman's Legacy is a PBS series that follows host Eric Gorges, a renowned metal shaper and motorcycle builder, on his quest to work with America's finest craftsmen and document what it means to be a modern day maker.
Where to Watch Season 3
13 Episodes
  • The Sandcaster
    E1
    Episode 1The SandcasterNothing fires up host Eric Gorges like working with molten metal! In this episode, Eric and master sand caster Scott Nelles, create a bronze and aluminum ray gun.
  • The Yarn Spinner
    E2
    Episode 2The Yarn SpinnerThis episode is all about hoof to hat. Meet Maple Smith, a retired schoolteacher who raises her own alpacas, shears their coats, and spins yarn. Eric gets out of his comfort zone and starts knitting!
  • The Puppet Maker
    E3
    Episode 3The Puppet MakerHey dummy! In this episode host Eric Gorges visits famous master ventriloquist puppet maker, Tim Selberg. Here we get to see the behind the scenes genius of creating the intricate (and maybe magical) mechanization process of puppet making.
  • The Duck Decoy Maker
    E4
    Episode 4The Duck Decoy MakerDuck! Here come some of the most exquisitely carved duck decoys host Eric Gorges ever laid eyes on! Meet Ben Heinemann, master carver, who teaches Eric a thing or two about the real thing.
  • The Tool Maker
    E5
    Episode 5The Tool MakerSeth Gould could easily be called one of the rock-stars of metalsmithing. Host Eric Gorges heads South to the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina and the famed Penland School of Crafts to learn from this amazing craftsman. In this episode Eric and Seth make a breathtaking hammer.
  • The Chocolatiers
    E6
    Episode 6The ChocolatiersIn this episode host Eric Gorges meets Dan and Jael Rattigan at their chocolate factory in Asheville, NC. The Rattigan’s truly craft from bean to bar, letting Eric live out his lifetime dream of working with chocolate.
  • The Flute Maker
    E7
    Episode 7The Flute MakerGeri Littlejohn has been making Native American style flutes for over 20 years. Host Eric Gorges and Geri start with a simple piece of bamboo and end with what she likes to call a “sacred musical gift of art.”
  • The Soap Maker
    E8
    Episode 8The Soap MakerHost Eric Gorges and master soap maker, Deb Kraemer, stir it up with essential oils and herbs. For a guy who likes to get his hands dirty, Eric cleans up nicely!
  • The Cooper
    E9
    Episode 9The CooperThink handmade wooden buckets a thing of the past? Cooper Jim Gaster keeps the craft alive and well. His buckets were recently in The Revenant. Host Eric Gorges and Jim make a bucket – no leaks!
  • The Master Penman
    E10
    Episode 10The Master PenmanHost Eric Gorges meets the celebrated Jake Weidmann, the youngest ever master penman and one of only 12 in the world. Together they make a pen and explore the fascinating world of lettering.
  • The Ceramist
    E11
    Episode 11The CeramistHost Eric Gorges throws down! Master ceramist David MacDonald shares his magnificent talents with Eric as they work with clay and make a bowl.
  • The Fly Rod Makers
    E12
    Episode 12The Fly Rod MakersHost Eric Gorges and master bamboo fly rod makers, Jeff Wagner and Casimira Orlowski, make a rod together, underscoring Eric’s belief that “a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.”
  • The Metal Shaper
    E13
    Episode 13The Metal ShaperWe’re switching it up! Host becomes the guest as master metal shaper Eric Gorges is the featured master craftsman, letting master blacksmith Lorelei Sims (Season 1) do the interviewing while they heat it up and make a motorcycle fender.
Cast of Season 3
  • Eric GorgesHimself - Host
 
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