Explore New Programs During National Hobby Month
January is National Hobby Month and Iowa PBS has plenty of programs to help you find a brand new hobby, or refine the skills you already have! From crafting and cars to carpentry and cakes, we have you covered.
Woodsmith Shop
With nearly 20 seasons on the air, Woodsmith Shop has been helping woodworkers create their dream projects for years! Each program is designed to be an information-packed presentation of woodworking furniture projects, along with the tips and techniques to build them. Roundtable discussions explore a wide range of woodworking topics to help you set up and enjoy spending time in your woodworking shop. Whether you are just starting out, or have been woodworking for years, you'll find something new in every episode.
Enjoy the most recent six seasons on the PBS app.
Gardening with Steil
No matter what size garden you have, host Aaron Steil has tips and tricks to cultivate healthy and beautiful plants for indoor and outdoor environments. Learn to manage weeds, grow your own herbs and spices, and harness the natural beauty of Iowa's fertile soil and native plants.
Find episodes on specific plants, techniques, and more with four seasons of episodes on the PBS app.
Ask This Old House
Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by This Old House viewers. The series features some familiar faces, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada. Become a home improvement guru with the experts to help you get there.
Iowa Ingredient
Explore the farms, restaurants, and ingredients that make Iowa food uniquely Iowan. Host Charity Nebbe takes viewers on a journey to discover flavorful Iowa ingredients. From apples to spinach to rhubarb and herbs, each episode features a single Iowa ingredient and treats viewers to a spectacular trip from the farm to the table. Explore where these delectable ingredients are grown in Iowa, learn more about some talented chefs who use local ingredients, and join Charity in the kitchen to savor some delicious recipes.
Watch all 10 seasons for free on the the PBS app.
MotorWeek
Is 2025 the year you become a gear head? PBS's award-winning weekly automotive magazine provides unbiased, consumer-oriented car news with feature stories on related topics. Learn about all the best (and worst) cars on the market and what's coming in the future of automotive technology.
Watch dozens of episodes on the PBS app.
Craft in America
Craft in America explores the vitality, history and significance of the craft movement in the United States and its impact on our nation's rich cultural heritage. Capturing the beauty, creativity and originality of craftsmanship, the film highlights artists and explores the inter-relationship of what they do, how they do it and why they have chosen a life of creating art. You're sure to find a spark within the dozens of hobbies, crafts, and art mediums featured here.
Watch episodes from 16 seasons on the PBS app.
Crafts From the Past
Whether it be hobbies from childhood, crafts we associate with a parent or grandparent, or hands-on skills long forgotten, there is a fascination with reprising lost techniques as we explore new pastimes. Crafts From the Past introduces hobbies from decades past, offering a primer to various techniques by experienced Iowa makers.
Watch two seasons of these local digital shorts on the PBS app.