Name: Bill Bailey's Master Crafters
Genre: Reality
Released: 2022-05-18

Overview

Heritage Crafts President HRH The Prince of Wales has lent his name to a new series, The Prince’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation, set to spotlight Britain’s rich heritage of traditional crafts. Backed by Heritage Crafts and The Prince’s Foundation who put forward the featured experts from amongst Heritage Crafts members, the series sees a selection of top amateur craftspeople take on a variety of crafting challenges to supercharge their skills before each of them creates a final showcase piece to present to His Royal Highness in person.

Seasons

The Prince's Master Crafters with Jim Moir

7 Episodes

2022

E01

Wood Carving

5/18/2022·44m

Sarah Goss asks the craftspeople to create a carving inspired by William Morris and the arts and crafts movement

E02

Stained Glass

5/25/2022·44m

Derek Hunt challenges the craftspeople to create a stained-glass panel to include a symbol

E03

Weaving

6/1/2022·44m

Rezia Wahid sets an intricate task asking our craftspeople to use different types of weaving in as they weave material of their choice

E04

Blacksmithing

6/8/2022·44m

Striking whilst its hot is everything for the students this week as Blacksmithing is on the agenda, as Phil Carter the Blacksmith guides.

E05

Stone Carving

6/15/2022·44m

Zoe Wilson sets a task to create a stone carved leaf

E06

Pargeting

6/22/2022·44m

Johanna Welsh’s task for the crafters is to create a pargeted panel of leaves and acorns

E07

Grand Final

6/29/2022·45m

The crafters visit Dumfries House, home to The Prince’s Foundation, to seek inspiration for their showcase pieces.

Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

4 Episodes

2023

E01

Stained Glass

7/13/2023·46m

In the first masterclass, the junior crafters come under the tutelage of stained-glass expert John Reyntiens, who has worked on Windsor Castle and the Elizabeth Tower

E02

Wood Carving

7/20/2023·47m

The junior crafters are taught how to carve in 3D with sculptor Clunie Fretton, and learn about wheelwrighting with expert Mike Rowland.

E03

Silversmithing

7/27/2023·46m

With the help of experts Ndidi Ekubia MBE and Thomas Lyte, the junior crafters are guided through a plethora of silversmithing techniques.

E04

Finale

8/3/2023·46m

Bill Bailey's Master Crafters: The Next Generation

4 Episodes

2024

E01

Blacksmithing

11/26/2024·45m

Juniors Bran, Brad and Georgia are joined by blacksmithing expert Ian Thackray, while Bill visits Shropshire's Ironbridge.

E02

Stone Carvers

12/3/2024·45m

In tonight’s episode, the novice stone carvers face a challenging task as they work under the watchful eye of renowned master stone carver Simon Smith. The contestants are tasked with learning the art of stone carving, a skill that requires precision, patience, and a deep understanding of the craft. Simon, with his years of experience, will guide them through the complexities of chiseling and shaping stone into intricate designs.

E03

Mosaic Making

12/10/2024·45m

Three junior mosaic enthusiasts take part in a workshop hosted by expert Paul Siggins, while Bill visits St Paul's Cathedral in London to see its distinct mosaics.

E04

Letterpress Printing

12/17/2024·45m

Nick Hands and Ellen Bills lead three novices through the art of letterpress printing, while Bill finds out about a feud that erupted between two leaders of the private letterpress world at the turn of the 20th century.