Spoon Carving Conversations

In this episode, I’m joined by Brett Andrews @bigbear_woodshack a Canadian greenwood carver and turner. Brett discovered wood carving in 2019 and has been hooked ever since. Alongside spoon carving, Brett also makes kuksas and has even built his own pole lathe, teaching himself how to turn bowls. We talk about how he got started, what it’s like carving in a place with harsh winter conditions, how the craft fits into family life, and his hopes of sharing and introducing greenwood carving to ot...

In this episode, I talk to Jonathan Jakic (@jonathan_jekic), a passionate, creative, and prolific maker from Germany. Jonathan is an arborist and discovered his passion for carving greenwood through his love of the outdoors, being in nature, and being involved in bushcraft. He is an amazing carver with a very creative and expressive style. He produces one-of-a-kind pieces, always made to an amazingly high quality, not only spoons, but also bowls, cups, kitchen utensils, and lanyards. Jonathan...

In this episode, I chat with Callan Burton-Shore @mountainferalcraft, an ancestral skills teacher living near Asheville, North Carolina. Callan was first introduced to carving and other craft skills at school, and they have since become a big part of her life. She lives closely connected to the land and teaches others the art of tanning hides, carving wood, and practicing other ancient skills. Callan sells her work at markets and online to people who appreciate the time, skill, and knowledge ...

In this episode, I talk to Alex Finberg @lex.finberg (https://www.instagram.com/alex.finberg/), a passionate, creative, and prolific maker from Devon, UK. Alex’s work involves introducing various crafts and activities into people’s lives. Through this, people can find community and meaning, which can have a profoundly positive impact. Since carving his first spoon around eight years ago, Alex has been very active in organizing regular meet-ups, teaching carving workshops, selling his work at ...

In this episode, I talk with Adam Ashworth @adamashworth97, a tool maker from the UK. Adam first discovered greenwood carving and later connected with established toolmakers Nic Westermann and James Wood. Inspired by their work, he pursued his passion and now runs his own workshop, crafting beautiful, handmade carving tools for people around the world. We discussed how he got started, the materials and techniques he uses, and the pros and cons of running his own business. I really enjoyed th...