Chattanooga, TN
Man has been making glass for about 3500 years but natural glass has been around forever. But, it takes talent and creativity to transform it into beautiful works of art.Tennessee Crossroads found a man in Chattanooga, TN who’s accepted the challenge and shares his glassblowing process with others.
Athens, TN
In our travels we've introduced you to a glass artists who use a variety of techniques for creating their works of art, such as blown glass, stained glass and miniature glass art and more. Tennessee Crossroads met Paula Marksbury - Glass Artist who you might call a baker, of sorts. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Old Hickory, TN
Stained glass is somewhat of a dying art, but for the few artists who do it, it’s a medium that’s allowed for more creativity and innovation than just the traditional colored glass you see in church windows. Tennessee Crossroads met a woman in Old Hickory, Tennessee who’s putting her personal life into much more window panes. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Murfreesboro, TN
Stained glass is a very old art form; it was first found in the windows of churches, telling biblical stories. Today that centuries-old art form is still alive and well in a little shop just off the square in Murfreesboro, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Southern Stained Glass.
Knoxville, TN
A Knoxville, TN artist with two passions, which happen to compliment each other. One that starts hot: glass blowing. And one that ends cold: craft brewing. Gretchen Bates met him recently, and has the whole "pretentious" story. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Memphis, TN
No one ever looks forward to going to the hospital, but if you're a kid that experience is even more frightening. At Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN, they're using artwork, not only to calm fears but to promote healing. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
A Nashville Artist is blasting her way into the local scenery. Sandblaster Karen Nichols Martin creates artwork that is detail oriented, physically demanding and simply beautiful. Tennessee Crossroads visited Karen's "Class Glass" shop on Fessler's Lane in Nashville, TN for a look at how she sandblasts her unique designs for both private and very public viewing. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Silver Point, TN
The Appalachian Center for the Arts in Silver Point, TN is a magnet for aspiring artist from all across the country.That's what drew Damon MacNaught to the Volunteer State from New York. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Damon MacNaught - Bare Glass.
Nashville, TN
"The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts" is a quote attributed to the Greek philosopher Aristotle. It could also describe the works of Nashville, TN native Alice Shepard. Alice, who has a degree in philosophy, combines engine parts with kiln-fired glass to create a medium she calls Artwork Cubed. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Clarksville, TN
If you're looking for a bright, cheery place to dine, there is a place in Clarksville, TN that offers more than just a five sta meal. In fact, it started out as an art gallery and now the art is in their food. Tennessee Crossroads paid a visit to this award-winning, off the trodden path restaurant and gourmet bakery. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Looking Glass Restaurant.
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