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 others in the future. I enjoyed our conversation, and I hope you enjoy listening! If you would like to support this podcast and help them to continue, you can do that by buying an Endless Possibilities spoon-carving T-shirt at: https://roots-movement.com/rootsspoons Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons ( https://www.instagram.com/rootsspoons/ ) Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: Pixabay Support the show

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 is self-taught and has since started teaching others, most recently at the Von Hand Festival. It was fun to chat, and I hope you enjoy listening and learning a little bit more about Jonathan. 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: https://roots-movement.com/rootsspoons Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons ( https://www.instagram.com/rootsspoons/ ) contact: info.rootsspoons@gmail.com Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: Pixabay Support the show

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 that go into producing high-quality handmade items. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons info.rootsspoons(@)gmail.com Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: Pixabay Support the show

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 markets and online, and even recently releasing a book specifically about carving spoons. Find out more on his website: https://alexfinberg.co.uk/ Alex Finberg’s book is called: Spooncarving: From Log to Spoon , Published by Crowood Press, UK November 2024 It was really nice for me to hear all this from someone who is obviously very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject. 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 at https://roots-movement.com/rootsspoons . Thanks and happy carving! Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com) Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: Pixabay Support the show

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 this conversation, and I hope you do too! 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! https://roots-movement.com/rootsspoons Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com) Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: Pixabay Support the show

In 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 wherever you listen or you can buy an endless possibilities spoon carving t-shirt from the link https://roots-movement.com/rootsspoons. Thanks and happy carving! Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com) Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: Pixabay Support the show

In 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 fortunate to find a mentor early on in Dominic Pierce @cornishwoodsmith , a local, experienced, and established craftsman. Through this connection, Felix gained access to tools, materials, and valuable knowledge, which opened up the world of working with wood and helped him grow into the talented maker he is today. Felix now sells his work at markets and through a shared website with his mother https://www.lauralane.co.uk/collections/felix-the-wood . I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation. Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons ( info.rootsspoons@gmail.com ) Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: Pixabay Support the show

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: Pixabay Support 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: Pixabay Support 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.com If 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/rootsspoons Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons (info.rootsspoons@gmail.com) Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: Pixabay Support 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 b uy 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: Pixabay Support 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: Pixabay Support 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: Pixabay Support 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: Pixabay Support 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: Pixabay Support 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/rootsspoons Editing and behind-the-scenes work: Julia Pouly Support 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: Pixabay Support 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: Pixabay Support 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: Pixabay Support 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: Pixabay Support the show