What happens when a growing niche subculture like the maker community begins to gain popularity among the masses? It gets a TV show, of course. And for this community — which is essentially made up of super-advanced DIY creatives and artists — that show is NBC’s Making It. The show, which premiered on July 31 at 10 p.m. ET, hosted by Parks and Recreation co-stars Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, and will see eight hand-picked makers do-it-themselves for a six episode series. Each of the self-proclaimed makers excel in a different medium, which means they’re all bringing something new to the craft table. 28-year-old Making It contestant Khiem Nguyen is a woodworker, but he claims that it wasn’t always his strong suit.
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