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        Craft in America
            Mary Merkel-Hess on drawing with paper
Fiber artist Mary Merkel-Hess on drawing with paper and how she created a piece for Oaknoll Retirement Residence. NATURE episode PBS premiere: Friday, April 21, 2017 (*check local listings)
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