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# PROCESS episode
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/craft-in-america/episode/craft-in-america-episode-v-process/
- Published: 2024-04-02T22:52:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T22:31:04.000Z
- Description: What inspires a career in craft? How does one learn a craft and make a living at it?
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Craft in America, Season 2, Episode 2, #ZZZ_Episode_b76cadd2-7049-4de8-b451-e7c784709b78, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_c673246a-8c90-499d-980f-62d4618ea1b8, #geo-us, #v1.16

What inspires a person to choose a career in craft? How does one acquire the knowledge and necessary skills? From self-taught artists to those who pursue formal study, from avocation to college, from apprenticeships to craft schools. Featured artists include the 92nd St Y, Dave & Roberta Williamson, Cary Esser, Nikki Lewis, KCAI, N. Bennet St. School, Tom Killion, and Julie Chen.