PORTUGAL
In this episode we learn how cork is produced and crafted, learn the art of Portuguese tile painting, craft colorful Estremoz dolls, learn the process of salt production, craft gold applique with a master artisan, visit a mosaic paving school, and from our crafter’s kitchen we make a traditional Bacalhau.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
In this episode we visit a camel milk chocolate factory, learn the process of crafting gypsum, make scents at a perfumery, visit a coffee museum and craft the perfect cup of Arabic coffee, craft soap from camel’s milk, practice Arabic calligraphy, and from our crafter’s kitchen we make Jasheed.
SPAIN
In this episode we craft the perfect Spanish guitar, visit a centuries-old sword factory, craft and design delicious marzipan, visit crafters who have special needs, design and carve stone with a master artisan, and from our crafter’s kitchen we make a traditional Spanish Paella.
LOST CRAFTS (SEASON ONE)
In this episode we highlight crafts that were not included in the original episodes of season one. We travel to Switzerland and craft the perfect cow bell, learn the art of paper cutting decoupage, and master the perfect pitch in a yodeling workshop. From Nepal we craft incense, make traditional leaf bread in Iceland, create Majolica ceramics in Italy, learn the craft of soap stone carving in Canada, travel to Mexico to make sugary Alfeniques, and from Peru we visit a group of ladies who craft traditional Arpilleras.
HUNGARY
In this episode we learn traditional Hungarian egg painting, craft simple objects with straw weaving, visit a master seamstress who crafts clothing for dolls and children, tour one of the finest crystal factories in the world, visit a master jewelry bead artist, learn the craft of enamel art, and learn how to make a traditional Hungarian Goulash.
ECUADOR
In this episode we visit the largest orchid farm/laboratory in South America, craft the perfect panama hat, make traditional Ecuadorian ponchos, learn to weave designs with a master artisan, craft and design ceramic masks, and from our crafter’s kitchen we will create a delicious tamal.
JAPAN
In this episode we design the perfect indigo dye fabric, create authentic-looking plastic food, participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, learn the craft of origami, create the perfect Japanese flower arrangement, carve chopsticks from bamboo, and from our crafter’s kitchen we’ll make a variety of different sushi.
LOST CRAFTS (SEASON TWO)
In this episode we highlight crafts that were not included in the original episodes of season two. In Ecuador we visit a 5th generation family who makes traditional makanas and learn how mother nature provides everything we need to craft special lotions. In the United Arab Emirates we create colorful sand art in a bottle and learn the art of traditional metal engraving. We travel to Spain and visit a sparkling wine cellar, create and etch pictures with a master artist, and take a tour in a Tapestry Museum.