In the premiere, Jim West journeys to Bali, where master artisans teach woodcarving, free style and block batiking, painting and ikat weaving techniques. He discovers how crafting is associated with rice fields, makes a traditional Balinese dish, and creates crafts in the exotic Monkey Forest. He also sees an elephant who paints in a Safari Park.
Jim West explores the indigenous crafts of Ireland, where master artisans teach dry felting, basket making, woodturning and creating the perfect Irish scones. Jim crafts an Irish rock wall, makes jewelry from Connemara marble, crochets Irish lace, and explores the traditions and culture of the enchanting Emerald Isle.
Jim West travels to colorful Guatemala, where master artisans teach cotton dying, back strap and loom weaving, hand embroidery, pine needle basket making, and crafting functional mats from the reeds found in Lake Atitlon. Jim makes tasty tamales, learns about iron work and creates an artistic journal with celebrity artist Pam Holland.
Jim West travels to the Warsaw and Krakow areas of Poland, where master artisans teach how to make traditional Polish folk dolls, stained glass, and exquisite pottery. He makes Polish pierogi, visits the Wieliczka Salt Mines, and travels to a small "painted" village. He also sees the largest piece of lace in the world.
Jim West travels to Jaipur, India, where master artisans teach wood block printing, create henna designs, along with miniature painting and brass inlay work. He also creates rangoli designs from rice and flowers, visits a family who make puppets in the Kathputhli Slums and creates India's staple dish, dal bhat tarkari.
Jim West travels to Tuscany and Milan in Italy, where master artisans teach how to make Italian frescos, Florentine paper marbling, and leather journaling. He also learns how to make homemade Italian pasta. Jim visits the art studio of a father and son who master in mosaic art, meets an iconic fashion embroidery artist, visits the Aurifil Thread factory, and crafts the perfect gelato.
Jim West travels to Reykjavik, Iceland, where master artisans teach how to make horsehair jewelry, craft items from fish skin, and participates in one of the largest tapestry projects in the world. He carves items from driftwood and makes beautiful glass products from volcanic ash. Jim also learns about traditional Icelandic costumes and makes a hearty and healthy Icelandic lamb soup.
Jim West travels to Cusco and Lima in Peru, where master artisans teach gourd carving, Peruvian pottery, and making a traditional retablo. He also crafts the perfect panflute. Jim also makes a "ceviche" dish with a master chef, learns about silver jewelry making, and weaves colorful tapestries.
Jim West ravels to Vancouver, Canada, where master artisans teach totem pole carving, painting on canvas, traditional soapstone carving, and how to prepare the perfect Canadian salmon. Jim creates a traditional native Indian drum, crafts the perfect maple syrup candy, and is tattooed for the first time.
Jim West travels to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where master artisans teach paper mache, Huichol beading, pinata making, and creating giant Mojiganga puppets. He also learns about the art of Mexican mosaics, crafts sweet potato ice cream, learns about neo-muralism from street artists, and creates a traditional mole sauce with chicken from a master chef.
Jim West travels to Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland, where master artisans demonstrate how to craft the perfect Alp Horn, make Swiss cheese in a family farmhouse, craft a traditional cheese fondue, and discover bobbin lace making. Jim becomes cuckoo for cuckoo clocks, crafts honey with a master beekeeper and enjoys the process of Swiss chocolate making.
Jim West travels to Nepal and the extraordinary Kathmandu Valley, where master artisans teach paper and clay mask making, creating felted balls for clothes dryers, and crafting an extraordinary singing bowl. Jim also participates in Nepalese paper making and learns about traditional wood carving. He watches monks make sand mandala's in a Buddhist temple, and enjoys a cooking lesson from a special group of ladies.
In the Season 1 finale, Jim West travels to Austria and Bavaria, where he visits the Christmas market in Salzburg, learns the mechanics of a three-year-old Glockenspiel, crafts the perfect pair of lederhosen, and makes homemade apple strudel with a master chef. He also learns how to create hand blown glass ornaments. Jim participates in a woodcarving workshop, learns how to make a holiday mulled wine, and takes a tour of a Christmas toy museum.