EAST Explores the Intersection of History, Culture, Contemporary Craft in the Eastern US
EAST Explores the Intersection of History, Culture, Contemporary Craft in the Eastern US
EAST explores the intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the US. As a nation of immigrants, these American stories, from a fabric flower factory to a silversmith to a potter and more, highlight the diverse expressions behind modern craft.

The featured artists and institutions include M&S Schmalberg Custom Fabric Flowers, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere House and Helena Hernmarck.

PBS Premiere December 19, 2025.

EAST is a special Handwork 2026 episode. Learn more at handwork2026.org.

Author, educator, musician, dancer and all around creative type. Founder of "The Happy Now" website and the online jewelry store "Silver and Sage".

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