Ep 6. The Weaver

In season 2 episode 6 of A Craftsman's Legacy titled "The Weaver," host Eric Gorges travels to New York City to meet with textile artist Liz Collins. Collins specializes in creating hand-woven and knitted pieces for fashion and art installations.

Gorges begins by meeting Collins at her studio and observing some of her work. Collins explains the process of hand-weaving and shows Gorges some of her textile sculptures. She also discusses the historical significance of weaving and how it has been a form of human expression for thousands of years.

Next, Gorges and Collins visit the Fashion Institute of Technology where Collins teaches weaving and textile design. They tour the weaving lab where Collins explains how the students learn to use the looms and create their own designs.

Back at Collins' studio, Gorges tries his hand at weaving on one of her large looms. He struggles at first but eventually gets the hang of it and creates a simple pattern. Collins then shows Gorges how to use a knitting machine to create a knitted fabric.

Throughout the episode, Collins emphasizes the importance of handmade textiles in a world dominated by mass-produced clothing and fabrics. She discusses the value of slow fashion and the idea of clothing as a form of storytelling.

The episode concludes with Gorges reflecting on the experience and the importance of preserving traditional crafts. He acknowledges the immense skill and knowledge required to create textiles by hand and the satisfaction that comes with creating something unique and meaningful.