Passion for Craft Podcast

We talk about what things we have held too hard of a line on in the past. Then we discuss why that is good or why it could be bad. 

The Craftsmen talk about how building traditionally has way more benefits than disadvantages when it comes to environmental effects.

As we talked about in the McFarland House, there may be more similarities than differences between McMansions and Victorian era style!

Brent showcases some old books and we look at some lost history, even in todays architectural schools!

The craftsmen take a look at an ~interesting~ product on the market.

Setting goals for 2024!

Take an in-person tour of this Victorian Era House. It's full of incredible millwork and beautiful design.

Were back to finish off the rest of the YouTube Q and A we had! As always we love the comments and questions!

We jumped back on the Q and A train for our YouTube comments! We had some great questions, and it's exciting to answer some great questions!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! We go on-site in this episode to see some production builds in the area where Brent has a production build proof of concept.

Here we go, it's time to dive into something we have beef with on this channel... production builds. Get excited.

The dictionary defines Neoclassicism as the revival of a classical style or treatment in art, literature, architecture, or music. What will the craftsmen define it as in architecture? Let's find out

The craftsmen talk about what the modern portfolio looks like to a craftsman. Also, some key pieces in your portfolio. 'What is your elevator pitch?' is a question answered about each other and answered by the other craftsmen.

Halloween is a time for horror stories, and although we have shared some horror stories before, we have some more spooky ones!

Some fun looks at Brent's recent trip to Ireland. Castles, beautiful gardens, and more!

Join us for what starts out as a quiz but turns more into a showcase of how remodeling a home can go wrong very quickly!

Join us on another on-site visit to one of Fort Worth's most historic estates.

Another on-site format this week checking out one of Brent's jobs! Let us know how we can continue to make this format better and better! (This is best experienced as a video episode)

We are in the shop this week making some doors. Come watch how the apprentice, journeyman, and master all build out trim around a door.

Like the title suggests, this was bleak. The apprentice was optimistic, but not a lot of gems on the cheap side of building hacks.

Need a road map to check out the most incredible architectural sites in America? Well look no further! Check out this weeks episode to see what the US has to offer.

Join the craftsmen as they take a peek at Tom cruise, Robert Downey Jr, and a mystery $100,000,000 home! What is actually good in these houses and what is in desperate need of fixing up?

It's been a while since we've taken a look at the state of craft in America. Have the guys had an outlook change? How can we affect change in craft?

Jump in this week as the guys discuss modernism and whether or not it will stand the test of time.

Join us for some more shop talk as we hear of some stuff that Richard has in the works!