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The Bowmakers

This documentary film explores the world of the bow and the extraordinary masters who make them. The bow is the Cinderella of the orchestra—the overworked and overshadowed ally to its more glamorous partners. Few people, even among lovers of classical music, think of the bow as an instrument in its own right, but players of stringed instruments see them differently. To musicians, the bow is as essential to expressing the soul of the music as the violin or cello. The film follows the journey of the “silent servant” of the music world—from the workshops of the virtuosos of the trade, to the birthplace of the bow in France, and to Brazil, home to the imperiled tree from which the world’s finest bows are made.

Terry's Little Village

Terry Wilson is a 70-year-old lifelong resident of Meadowvale Village, Ontario's first heritage district. As development looms and begins to destroy Terry's favourite place in the world, he recreates pieces of history in his backyard, crafting an oasis where it feels like nothing has changed. A beautiful tribute to his childhood, his mother, and his town, Terry passionately fights to preserve history in a world that's too anxious for change.

Hands On Drumming! Volume 1, Number 4

Using a player's-eye-view camera, Paulo Mattioli teaches hand-drummers djembe techniques, tones, and notation. Players are introduced to two Guinean rhythms: tiriba (a rhythm of welcome) and mindiani (a rhythm for the dance of the virgins).

Guitar Method for the Beginning Electric or Acoustic Guitarist

Hal Leonard designed this course for students who are just learning to play electric or acoustic guitar. Subjects covered include: the parts of the guitar, tuning, chords, strumming, picking, improvisation, tablature, and standard notation. Close-ups, music notation, diagrams reinforce Hal's lessons.

Spirit

A slice of life documentary featuring Marina Cole, a chainsaw carver who turns driftwood and other recycled materials into beautiful works of art.

Skidmakaren i Gielas

Documentary about the making of a pair of skis using old methods, from the scouting for the perfect tree to finished product.

Martha Stewart Cooking: Favorite Family Dinners

Bring the tradition of dining together back to your family table with this instructional video course led by consummate hostess (and notorious CEO) Martha Stewart. Offering tips for making delicious and nutritious meals without spending hours in the kitchen, Martha walks you through a menu of chicken, beef, fish and pasta dishes -- even offering a few vegetarian options -- that will have your family satisfied and asking for seconds.

Build a Sturdy Workbench in Two Days with Christopher Schwarz

Join Christopher Schwarz for a woodworking tutorial and learn how to build a workbench in two days. With a base built from standard 4×4 lumber, a base with half-lap construction, and a top made from two IKEA countertops, the demonstrated design is a seriously sturdy bench that no one will question for quality. Once the workbench construction is complete, you’ll have no shortage of working surface or dog holes.

Les Frères Bapst, charretiers

The Bapst Brothers: Romain, Maurice and Jacques – whom we will also meet in The Gruyere Chronicle (produced in 1990) – are peasants and carriers and work with their father. In autumn and winter, they bid for the community’s wood, cut down the pine trees and bring down the logs through the snowy woods by horse-drawn sleigh.

Functional Karate by Takayuki Kubota

A legend in the martial arts and law-enforcement communities, Takayuki Kubota demonstrates his self-defense system for armed and unarmed attacks in this instructional video.

Von Köhlern, Harzern und Kienrußbrennern

An insight into the now antiquated craft of pine soot burning, charcoal burning and resin making.

Top Slots - Spotting the Best

Tips and tricks on how to win on 80's and 90's slot machines!

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Inside the Anarchist's Tool Chest

After writing “The Anarchist’s Tool Chest” in 2011 people kept asking what specific tools are in Christopher Schwarz's tool chest? What follows is a one-hour tour of the tools in his chest on a summer day in 2011.

Tidal Dance

"A short documentary about one of my favorite people."

Woodgirls – A Duet for a Dream

A story about the lives of Leila Avakh and Sedigheh Momennia who have chosen, with much love and passion, carpentry as a profession, a profession that is considered extremely masculine in the traditional society of Iran. As such, these two face many difficulties and obstacles. However, they are determined to prove to themselves and their society that it is not impossible to achieve your dreams. Leila and Sedigheh are amongst the first female carpenters in Iran.

Ministry of Food Cookery Hints No. 1: Oatmeal Porridge

How to make porridge using a haybox.

Aqua Babes

This short subject shows Lissa Bengston teaching a group of three- and four-year-olds how to swim in a pool. Miss Bengston, a member of the Royal Academy of Physical Education, Stockholm, Sweden, believes that at this age, children have no fear of the water and, therefore, can be taught to use their natural abilities to swim.

Handsaws: Tune-up, Setup & More

To get the best performance from your handsaws they need to fit your body and be properly set up. Host Ron Herman shares with you his years of experience with handsaws to make sure you're getting the most from these essential woodworking tools.