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 ([email protected])Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show
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Wellbeing 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 together. I hope you enjoy listening.Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show
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Spoons, Snails, and Community with Oren Hetzroni
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 ([email protected])Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show
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Songs and Spoons with Tamsin Quin
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.comIf 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/rootsspoonsHosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons ([email protected])Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show
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Spoon chat with Nick Murphy
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 buy an endless possibilities spoon carving t-shirt from the link in my bio. Thanks and happy carving:) Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons([email protected])Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly Music: PixabaySupport the show
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