If you missed the independent film “Handmade Nation” at the Milwaukee Premiere or the Madison Film Fest, you still have a chance to view this documentary that follows the new wave of art, craft and design. Started in 2006 and filmed in over 15 cities, the film explores the marriage between historical techniques, punk and DIY while being influenced by traditional handiwork, modern aesthetics, politics, feminism and art. On Thursday, April 23rd, the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend will be showing the film from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy food and beer tasting and stick around after the show for a panel discussion with the film’s director (and Wisconsinite) Faythe Levine. Tickets are only available at the door for just $5, but seating is limited, so get there early. You can also read interviews on Design*Sponge with Faythe about the documentary and her new book, written with fellow-Milwaukeean and artist Cortney Heimerl. View the trailer at handmadenationmovie.com.