15/02/2010

Mastercrafts

via www.bbc.co.uk

The BBC presents a new tv show trying to re-invigorate society's interest in crafts. There are very few master craftsmen left and this program introduces the wider world to these crafts. I highly recommend this program

15 Feb 2010 14:57:39

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