We Are Makers Podcast

Our Australia trip continued through Geelong and Ashmore, stumbling across Ashmore Arts. We have 3 cracking podcasts to bring you from here. The third of those is Eli Beke who is the maker behind 'Wedge & Edge" Join us on this episode as we find out the journey of Eli Beke, a self-taught craftsman whose style is influenced by Swedish and Japanese carved household objects. Beke combine...

Our Australia trip continued through Geelong and Ashmore, stumbling across Ashmore Arts. We have 3 cracking podcasts to bring you from here. The second of those is Chela Edmunds who is the maker behind 'Takeawei' - hand crafted ceramic lighting, tableware and art objects for home. Chela studied textile design in Melbourne in the early 2000s and after graduation set her sights on working in...

we bring you the 4th of our 10 or so Australia podcasts. We sat down with Jess and Krys (and Quincey) of Wootten. Cord Wainers, Bootmakers, and leather craftspeople this tight nt family unit re kindled Jess's Father trade and have built it into the premier boot maker in Australia. Supplying around 400 pairs of boots a year from their small shop with a small tight night team including them and...

Our Australia trip continued through Geelong and Ashmore. Stumbling across Ashmore Arts. We have 3 cracking podcasts to bring you from here. The first of those David Graham artistic blacksmith. This was an unexpected find, but when you see a big workshop in the distance with a 500 weight power hammer and a 60s/70s bush body sat outside you know someone interesting is inside that shop. Kate and I c...

Bryan Cush is a repeat offender here at We Are Makers. First featured in Edition One of our print magazine. Then the first of our instagram lives when we were piloting the idea for a podcast. So when Kate and I found out he had, just weeks prior to our visit, moved to the city of Ballarat we knew we had to visit. Bryan has never stayed in one spot to long, until settling in Australia to finish his...

The first of our Australian tour podcasts, and get this, this one wasn't event planned. Steph was the amazing potter that made the plates for our table at the great takeaway, an event put on by the creative city of Ballarat. From here we got talking and we Kate and I had the pleasure of sharing a table with her at the Mayoral dinner a few nights after we initially met. From there we agreed we...

WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST? Head over to https://www.wearemakers.shop and pick up a copy of our printed publication. Filled cover to cover with amazing makers from Around the world. In this episode we sat down with Mark and Tom of the paper foundation and discussed how Marks family lineage in paper maker on a commercial scale pushed him to set up the paper foundation to bring things back to the...

Our 80th Episode saw us take a drive down to Yorkshire to meet young Rosie, A 2nd generation stone carver of equal talent and ambition. Rosie works alongside her dad carving fireplaces and signage for high spec residential properties. With this in mind and as Rosie progresses through her career as an independent stone carver she looks to build on her skills and continue to move towards large scale...

Join us on this week's episode of the We Are Makers podcast where Kate and Jack meet with Adrian Wood, an artist blacksmith known for his exceptional craftsmanship and educational workshops. With a distinguished career and a passion for sharing his knowledge, Adrian not only creates stunning metal works but also offers inspiring weekend courses. In our latest episode, he shares insights from h...

Join us on this week’s episode of the We Are Makers podcast as Kate and Jack sit down with Greg Field, the passionate founder of Field Leathers. After honing his skills at a premier leather jacket company, Greg ventured out to establish his own brand. In our 78th episode, Greg shares the highs and lows of navigating a small business, discussing the challenges he has faced and the strides he's...

This podcast is brought to you with thanks from the good people at https://isitleather.com who made a financial contribution to support Kate and I's travel fund and help us produce more podcasts for you guys. Enjoy episode 77 where we sit down in Walsall England with Alex Simpson of Beorma Leather. Alex is an ex british army major and military contractor who upon the announcement of his first...

Enjoying these podcasts? Consider hopping over to https://www.wearemakers.shop and checking out our quarterly publication. This quarterly publication is where we bring stories just like this one to you. Join us in Episode 76 of our podcast as we journey to South Glasgow to meet the remarkably talented chainsaw carver, James Elliott. Once a tree surgeon under the guidance of a former sergeant major...

We took a trip up to Blairgowrie, A village 2 hours north east of our home to Visit Jennifer Alford a musician who reinvented herself as a potter after attending community glasses in Edinburgh. These community classes soon evolved into a renowned Irish pottery school where she studied intensely for four years. Jennifer was a pleasure to talk to and has a real passion for where she is in life right...

Welcome to Episode 73 of the We Are Makers Podcast, We dive into the fascinating world of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship. This week, we're thrilled to sit down with the remarkable Sam Goates, the creative force behind Woven in the Bone, a weaving studio nestled in a 76-year-old shed that breathes history and artistry. Sam's journey is as rich and textured as the fabrics she cre...

In this episode of We Are Makers WAMCAST, episode number 74, we journey to the serene village of Nethy Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, where we sit down with the incredibly talented jeweller and teacher, Amy Niven of "The Third Aye." Amy shares her inspiring journey from the bustling city life to the tranquil Scottish Highlands, where she pursued her dream of building a unique jewelery...

Welcome to Episode 72 of the We Are Makers Podcast, where we dive into the fascinating world of making and creativity. In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Oliver Pete, a former commercial flooring contractor who has transformed his childhood fascination with moving sculptures, known as Autonoma, into a thriving full-time career. Oliver's journey is nothing short of inspir...

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of sign painting as Kate and Jack visit Bingo signs, where Rachel E Miller and Hana Lindsay work their magic. Rachel, previously featured in edition 1 of We Are Makers, has seen her career soar, and alongside her is the talented Hana, who transitioned from attending Rachel's workshops to becoming a full-time sign painter at Bungo signs. In this ep...

Welcome to the 70th episode of the We Are Makers podcast In this special episode, we had the incredible opportunity to reconnect with the talented Briony Machin, a maker we've admired since featuring her in our September 2022 edition. The journey from then to now has been nothing short of inspiring, and we couldn't wait to catch up with Briony and delve deep into the world of making and en...

Welcome to the We Are Makers Podcast, where we sit down with the world's most exceptional creators to unravel their inspiring origin stories, delve into what makes them tick, and explore how they navigate the realms of making and selling their extraordinary products. These independent makers and artists have strayed from the conventional 9-5 path, dedicating their lives to their craft and buil...

Welcome to another episode of the We Are Makers podcast! In this installment, join us as we embark on a unique journey to Belgium, where we step inside the extraordinary tiny house designed and built by the talented Floris Postmes. Our guest for this episode is Floris, a remarkable blacksmith and bladesmith who is making waves with his recent transition into the world of crafting tiny houses and f...

This episode is brought to you with the support of The Real Milk Paint co. Shane at RMPco has sponsored this episode allowing us to travel and capture this story. If you want to find out more about RMPco head over to: https://www.realmilkpaint.com/about/ref/wearemakers/ --------------------------------------------------------- Join us for an insightful journey into the world of craftsmanship in ou...

THE SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you with the support of The Real Milk Paint co. Shane at RMPco has sponsored this episode allowing us to travel and capture this story. If you want to find out more about RMPco head over to: https://www.realmilkpaint.com/about/ref/wearemakers/ --------------------------------------------------------- THE EPISODE: Our Eurotrip adventure led to a special invit...

Welcome to the We Are Makers podcast. We explore the fascinating world of art and creativity. In this episode, join us as we sit down with the incredibly talented Elen Van Dijk, a realistic painter with a unique twist, Ellen creates stunning works of art using stained glass. What makes her story even more inspiring is that she ventured into the world of stained glass art at the young age of 19, an...

Join us in the latest episode of We Are Makers as we sit down with the multi-talented Dominic Chinea, a true craftsman with a passion for breathing new life into English wheels under the Ranalah name. From his humble beginnings as a set builder to becoming a renowned metal worker and TV presenter, Dominic has embraced every twist and turn in his "wiggly" journey. Dominic Chinea's sto...

Welcome back, Makers! In this captivating episode of the We Are Makers Podcast, join us as we sit down in the enchanting city of Edinburgh with the incredibly talented blacksmith, Jack Waygood. Meet Jack, a passionate blacksmith whose journey in the world of metalworking has taken him on a thrilling adventure across continents. Originally hailing from the vibrant city of Manchester, Jack embarked...