Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In a world dominated by mass production, some skills can't be learned from a screen. They have to be passed down, from one pair of hands to the next. Join master coppersmith Ben Caldwell and University of Wyoming art professor Ashley Hope Carlisle as they work to pass on the traditions of metalworking and other heritage crafts to a new generation of artists. Is it possible to keep these dying arts alive? Discover the soul of handmade art and the importance of the master-apprentice relationship in a digital age.
Made in the West was made possible by Carlene Lebous, the Thomas Elizabeth Grainger Family Charitable Fund, Naoma Tate, AllianceBernstein, the State of Wyoming by and through the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Carolyn and Scott Heppel, @RockyMountainPower Foundation, and First Horizon Foundation.
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With Wyoming PBS content you can delve into Wyoming history, explore the breathtaking beauty of our iconic national parks, and immerse yourself in the inspiring tales of Native American leaders, ranching life, the wonders of nature, and the many things to do in Wyoming. Whether you're seeking inspiring narratives or planning your next adventure in our beautiful state, WY PBS is your trusted guide.
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In a world dominated by mass production, some skills can't be learned from a screen. They have to be passed down, from one pair of hands to the next. Join master coppersmith Ben Caldwell and University of Wyoming art professor Ashley Hope Carlisle as they work to pass on the traditions of metalworking and other heritage crafts to a new generation of artists. Is it possible to keep these dying arts alive? Discover the soul of handmade art and the importance of the master-apprentice relationship in a digital age.
Made in the West was made possible by Carlene Lebous, the Thomas Elizabeth Grainger Family Charitable Fund, Naoma Tate, AllianceBernstein, the State of Wyoming by and through the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Carolyn and Scott Heppel, @RockyMountainPower Foundation, and First Horizon Foundation.
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With Wyoming PBS content you can delve into Wyoming history, explore the breathtaking beauty of our iconic national parks, and immerse yourself in the inspiring tales of Native American leaders, ranching life, the wonders of nature, and the many things to do in Wyoming. Whether you're seeking inspiring narratives or planning your next adventure in our beautiful state, WY PBS is your trusted guide.
Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/wyomingpbs
Subscribe to our email newsletter: wyomingpbs.org/newsletter-signup-form
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/WyomingPBS
Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wyoming-pbs
