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Spoon Carving ConversationsMountain Feral Craft with Callan Burton-ShoreIn 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 that go into producing high-quality handmade items.I hope you enjoy our conversation.2025-04-1654 minSpoon Carving ConversationsFrom Log to Spoon with Alex FinbergIn 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 markets and online, and even recently releasing a book specifically about carving spoons. Find out more on his website: https...2025-02-201h 19Spoon Carving ConversationsTalking to tool maker Adam AshworthIn 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 this conversation, and I hope you do too!If you enjoy the podcast and...2025-01-281h 19Spoon Carving ConversationsCrafted with passion by Nadav Ben ShlomoIn this episode, I talk with Nadav Ben Shlomo @nbs_artnwood, an artist originally from Israel who now lives and works in Prague, Czech Republic.Nadav creates beautiful and playful pieces from locally sourced wood. He shares his passion not only through his work but also via Instagram, YouTube, and Patreon.We discussed his creative process, workspace, content creation, and the reasons behind his love for this craft. I hope you enjoy listening!If you enjoy the podcast and want to support it, you can do so by leaving a writing or review...2024-12-241h 11Spoon Carving ConversationsCarving in Cornwall with Felix LaneIn this episode, I talk to Felix Lane @felix_the_wood, a young and talented greenwood carver from Cornwall, UK. Felix carved his first spoon at the age of 11 and has been honing his craft ever since. His enthusiasm is unmistakable, and it’s great to see a young man find something that gives him not only joy but also a drive and direction in his life.Felix has always had the support of his family, particularly his mum, who showed that it’s possible to make a living by creating things and following your passion. He was fo...2024-12-171h 06Spoon Carving ConversationsWellbeing in Woodworking with Samuel Alexander 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 tog...2024-02-231h 03Spoon Carving ConversationsSpoons, Snails, and Community with Oren HetzroniIn 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...2024-01-231h 12Spoon Carving ConversationsSongs and Spoons with Tamsin QuinIn 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 b...2024-01-111h 02Spoon Carving ConversationsSpoon chat with Nick MurphyIn 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:) 2023-09-301h 04Spoon Carving ConversationsIllustrator and spoon carver Lee John PhillipsIn 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 „En...2023-04-121h 18Spoon Carving ConversationsTallking Spoons with Tad KepleyIn 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. 2023-03-031h 26