Spoon Carving Conversations

 In this episode, I speak with @SamuelAlexandershapes. Samuel talks about how he initially came to carving through seeking help dealing with depression. Something clicked, and it has since become a strong positive influence in his life. He spent many years learning and eventually teaching at the @LondonGreenwood. He is creating beautiful objects with wood, with his vessels at the center stage. We discuss why and how he carves these vessels and what he enjoys and gains from the process. It was a really nice conversation, and I’m very happy to have had the chance to spend the time together. I hope you enjoy listening.Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

In this episode, I talk with Oren Hetzroni (@hetzronio), a product designer and Spoon carver from Israel.After studying design, Oren initially started woodturning before he discovered the work of Robinwood (@robinwoodcraft). This led him into the world of Greenwood, where he continues to this day. Oren carves amazing spoons and also teaches the craft to others. He hosts weekly carving gatherings at his homestead and also organizes a yearly event called Festikaf (http://festikaf.co.il/)Oren is also active on the virtual spoon carving site Rise Up and Carve (riseupandcarve.com), a platform where anyone can join, ask questions, and meet others from around the world with the similar interest of Greenwood carving.I’m very grateful I had the chance to speak with Oren today, and I hope you enjoy listening!Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

In this episode, I talked to Tamsin Quin (@quinwoodcraft)  a talented musician and self taught spoon carver from the UK. Tamsin spoke of instantly being hooked and resonating deeply with carving and working with wood. Tamsin spent many years carving instinctually as a hobby, after eventually attending a Spoonsfest where she connected with other passionate crafters and carvers where she continued to deepen her knowledge and skills working with Greenwood. She is very passionate about her work, and makes a living touring with her music and selling spoons online and in person. It was lovely to learn a little bit about her during our conversation. If you would like follow and support Tamsin, you can find her on Instagram @quinwwodcraft and at her website Quinwoodcraft.comIf you enjoy and would like to support the podcast, you can do so by buying an "endless possibilities" spoon carving T-shirts from my website https://roots-movement.com/rootsspoonsHosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

In this episode I talk with Nick Murphy ( @murphys_spoon ) an educator, musician and spoon carver from the UK. We spoke about how Nick discovered spoon carving,  why he continues it to this day and is happy to pass on his passion and knowledge through this work teaching children with @theoutdoorsgroup . If you enjoy the podcast and want to support it, you can do so by leaving a writing or review wherever you listen or you can buy an endless possibilities spoon carving t-shirt from the link in my bio. Thanks and happy carving:) Hosted by Simon Pouly  @rootsspoons(info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

In this episode, I talked to Lee John Phillips (@leejohnhillips), an award-winning illustrator and talented spoon carver. We talk about how Lee started, why he decided not to sell his spoons, AI, spoon and chip carving design and more.I have always admired his unique work and amazing chip carving. It was a pleasure to get to talk to him today and I hope you enjoy listening!If you enjoy the podcast and want to support it, you can do so, by giving it a review, telling a friend about it, or by buying an „Endless possibilities“- T-shirt designed by myself with the help of today’s guests @leejohnphillips. Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

In this episode, I talk to @tad_william_kepley, a passionate spoon carver from Lexington, North Carolina.Ted started carving spoons after his retirement from law-enforcement in 2015 and was hooked from the start. It has since then become a prominent and enjoyable part of his life.Early on he discovered the joy of attending markets where he sells his work, is around people and spends time carving and sharing his passion. We talked about Tad’s start into spoon carving, his carving process and why he sought out Mentors such as  Dan Lawrence and Derek Sanderson. If you enjoy the podcast and want to support it, you can do so by leaving a writing or review wherever you listen or you can buy an endless possibilities spoon carving t-shirt from https://roots-movement.com/rootsspoons. Thanks and happy carving!Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

In this episode I talk to Rebecca Luerssen (@rebecca_luerssen). Rebecca lives in Hixson , Tennessee and started carving spoons in 2017. From the start Rebecca felt like carving and creating was something she was meant to do, it was always there, just waiting to be discovered. After deciding she wanted to create income from her passion she got busy making and creating connections and avenues to sell her work, such as Etsy, Instagram and local markets. Rebecca found examples and guidance from other successful entrepreneurs such as Emmet Van Driesche (@emmet_van_driesch) and Pat from @klipnockywoods , and is using novel ways to share her work and connect with people. Rebecca‘s love of wood and craft is very obvious and it was my pleasure to talk to her today. Happy listening and carving :)Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

In this episode I talk to John Wager (@johnswoodenware), an Anishinaabe craftsman from Buckhorn Ontario, Canada. We talked about how John got started with carving and how to it has connected him to his ancestral lineage. Through the craft he has meet friends and mentors such as Caleb @Canadian.bushcraft that are also involved in Bushcraft and traditional indigenous lifeways. Early on John saw the possibility of making a living while doing what he enjoyed and is doing just that. I really enjoyed the chat with John and it was very cool to hear how something so seemingly simple as carving a spoon can lead to such big and positive affects on someone’s life. To support the podcast get an endless possibilities spoon carving T-Shirt, available at https://roots-movement.com/rootsspoons.Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

This episode is with Georg Schulte (@schorsch555), a goldsmith, jeweler and spoon carver from Münster, Germany.We spoke about Georg’s work as a Jeweler and teaching the unique method of Mokume Gane, an old Japanese method for binding precious metals, which literally translates to wood grain metal. We also talk about how he fell into the rabbit hole of wood work. Why he enjoys it so much and plans to stay there for the foreseeable future. Georg has collected many more tools then most hobbyist carvers and explains why this is the case. Once again it was a fun conversation with a fellow spoon carving enthusiast that I hope you enjoy listening to. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it you can do so by buying an `Endless possibilities' carving T-shirt from my website:https://roots-movement.com/rootsspoonsEditing and behind-the-scenes work: Julia PoulySupport the show

On episode 17 my guests are Raleigh (@morganraleigh.c) and Oliver Klotzek (@oliverklotzek), two full-time makers that have a wide variety of experience working with Greenwood and other natural materials. They have spent the last years traveling, teaching and sharing their passion for the craft (@wildcraftedworkshop &  @wildcraftedhome). We talk about how they got started and met through a mutual passion for the craft. Also how it is to teach in different countries, living in a van, being self employed and the „Von Hand“ festival for green wood culture and traditional handcraft they organize (https://vonhandfestival.com). I hope you enjoy the conversation. If you enjoy these podcasts and would like to support them to continue you can do that by buying an Endless possibilities Spoon carving t-shirt from my website https://roots-movement.com/rootsspoons Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

On episode 16 my guest is Liesl Chatman (@rivichicawarroir). Liesl lives in Minneapolis and teaches spoon carving and kolrossing at North House Folk School.It I was really fun to get to know Liesl and find out why she is so enthusiastic about this craft and sharing it with others. With 10 years of experience and learning from talented craftspeople such as  Fred Livesay,  Jarrod Dahl, Adam Hawker, Jane Mickelborough among others Liesl is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to spoons and kolrossing specifically. I learned a lot and really enjoyed the chat and hope you do too. If you do enjoy these podcasts and would like to support them to continue you can do that by buying an Endless possibilities Spoon carving t-shirt from my website: roots-movement.com/rootsspoons Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

On episode 15 my guest is John Beya @johns_slojd. John was born and grew up in Sweden where Sloyd was part of life. He lives there today with his family. John carves beautiful spoons and kuksa among other things and he often decorates them with amazing kolorossing and chip carving.We talk about his carving process, why he likes to keep things simple in regards tot tools and wood and how it is to carve and live in nature.Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

On episode 14 my guest is Jan Leuschner (@Jan_Leuschner). We talked about his experience working with various materials at school and his time learning and working as a stone mason.Jan now carves beautiful spoons, bowls and kuksas in his free time. We talk about the technical details of spoon carving as well as what draws him to the craft and working with his hands.An influence he mentions during our conversation is David Fisher (https://davidffisher.com) who has a lot of great information on his DFbowlcarfer YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/DFbowlcarver).Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

On episode 13 I talk to Aaron Garrett (@aaron.garrett.uk).Aaron grew up in Uk with an interest in bush craft and when he saw a Spoon Carving demonstration on YouTube he knew it was something he wanted to try. Since carving his first spoon at the end of 2018 he has taught himself how to carve beautiful scoops and spoons which he sometimes sells through his Instagram.He makes really cool and unique scoops that are a recognizable shape of his as well as many other Spoons shapes and styles.Aaron has appeared on the Zed Outdoors YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/zedoutdoors) where he shows his process of carving a scoop  and a spoon from log to finish Spoon. This is where I found out about him and I can highly recommend this as a great resource for people wanting to learn more about the process. In this episode we talked about decorating spoons, the carving process, teaching and much more. It’s always a pleasure for me to meet my guests and do these podcasts, I hope you enjoy listening. Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

On episode 12 my guest is Ricky Dey @t_u_t_t_o___ . Ricky is a fellow kiwi and lives in the Wairarapa on the North Island of New Zealand. Ricky started caving as a way to cope with the grief after losing loved ones. It seems that for many of us it is not just about the spoons but the process of carving and creating. It can offer us comfort, meaning and community. We talk about his life growing up in NewZealand, discovering spoon carving and why it is something he can imagine growing and enjoying for many years to come. Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

On episode 11 my guest is Andreea Grad (@andreeagrad). She is living in Oregon, USA and only started carving spoons in January of 2021. Since then it has become a big part of her life. We talk doubt how and why she got started, how it has affected her day to day life and why she enjoys the craft so much. Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons(info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

On episode 10 my guest is Lynge Randen Børding @lynge_carvings. Lynge is from Denmark and started carving spoons after getting a hook knife for Christmas when he was 16. A couple of years later, he is still carving beautiful spoons and sharing some of his work on instagram.During our conversations I could relate a lot to Lynge talking about experimenting with shapes and decoration, continuously learning and improving. Also, we are both influenced and inspired by other spoon carvers such as Dan Lawrence (@dan.lawrence.uk) and Grant Withington (@twisted_acorn_woodcarver).On his instagram  @lynge_carvings you can check out his work, artfully photographed by Lynge's brother Eiliv @eilivsmurf.Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

On episode 9 my guest is Chuck Trella @chuck.trella_woodsmyths  Chuck is the founder of the online carving meet up, Rise up and carve. This is a daily virtual Spoon carving  gathering that started in February 2019.In our conversation Chuck talks about how and why he initially got started carving Spoons and how taking part in @emmet_van_driesche’s  Virtual apprenticeship challenge a few years ago with the call to give back, helped him come up with the idea to start RUAC. Since then it has become a fantastic platform for anyone interested in carving to connect with other enthusiastic spoons carvers from around the world. Find Chuck on his Instagram @chuck.trella_woodsmyths and website: www.riseupandcarve.com/And the rise up and carve group: @riseupandcarve Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

On episode 8 my guest is Daniel Berhe (@gortba.slojd). He is from Sweden and recently moved to Portugal with his family, where he is working and living closely with the land. Daniel carved his first spoon a few years ago and after a real aha moment he knew this was something he wanted to continue. Since then he has made many beautiful bowls and spoons. He even developed the slojd pung, a pouch system to solve the problem of wood chips flying everywhere while carving.Find him on instagram or  his website: en.gortbaslojd.seHosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show

On episode 7 my guest is Rabea Gebler (@rabea.gebler) originally from Germany where she studied product design, she recently moved to Japan.After carving her first spoon she felt the strong pull to not only design things, but to actually make them with her own hands. She has since worked with different materials and makes beautiful bowls, vases and spoons from wood. We talked about this and much more.Find some of her work on her website sentomono.squarespace.com.Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show