The Craftsman

Having lived in California's north coast communities, I have a deep sense of memory where the hands-on craftsman energy is concerned, having worked with all sorts of builders, artists, loggers... This show features a family that carries on the hands-on traditions of mostly forgotten skills in creating and restoring using techniques that are the soul of a simpler time, a time devoid of hurrying and relying on complex outsider technologies. It is inspiring, humorous, and warm-hearted, and for those of us who long for a time without all this technological nonsense and superficial cookie-cutter materialism, The Craftsman is a much-needed reprieve and reminder that we don't need to race forward into an abyss of mundane disconnection from the planet Earth.

Eric is a beautiful old soul that truly loves his work and the spirit of what he does.

A master craftsman that has a heart for nature and the amazing redwood trees he so adores.

Don't miss this feel good masterpiece.

So so good.

The Craftsman is a unicorn reality show. It invokes tranquility and a sense of purpose; an antidote to a frantic, electronic world. Eric Hollenbeck is a treasure and Eureka and its architecture are his costars. His fascinating tidbits of Humboldt County history are gems; his philosophy is inspiring and thought provoking.

Eric has mastered the Carson Mansion's woodwork repairs and additions for over 30 years. Hopefully, by training others to carry on his legacy, he will inspire younger generations to carry on these traditions. It looks like there will be only two seasons but I am grateful for each episode.

We need more happy good feeling TV like this. It was a real pleasure to watch and see how things are done in Eurkea California. I REALLLY enjoyed learning the history of the Blue OX mill.

Growing up in Humboldt county had been a gift and this show is a wonderful expression of that gift. Both sides of my family have been in this country for hundreds of years and I love this show for its glimpse into one of the most beautiful arts and piece of American history our country holds...the Victorian home. Thank you Eric and family for your dedication to this art and thank you so much for sharing through this wonderful show! All yes!