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Hosted by James Humphrey · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 10 episodes
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Over the course of this summer, I took a sabbatical from teaching and cycled over 2,200 kilometres from one end of the country to the other, meeting nearly twenty craftspeople along the way. From silver spinners and wheelwrights to kilt makers and basket weavers, I learnt the stories behind their endangered skills and what it takes to keep these crafts alive today.
James Humphrey hosts Crafty Conversations, a arts show with 10 episodes published.
Episode 10 In this episode I arrive in Sheffield - the city of steel - and talk to sculptor and stone carver Lily Marsh about her approach to architectural carving, relief work and portrait sculpture. Lily explains how s
Episode 8 In this episode I go back and chat over the phone to architect Hugh Conway Morris about his approach to designing and building using traditional materials and low-impact methods. Working from a converted barn n
In this episode, I talk to decorative artist Katie B. Morgan about the craft of painting and surface design. Her work spans fairground art, canal-barge decoration, restoration projects and her own ceramic pieces, all gui
Episode 7: Hector Cole MBE — The Arrow-Maker In this episode, I talk to blacksmith and historical metals specialist Hector Cole MBE about the ancient craft of making arrowheads. Working from his forge near Malmesbury, He
In this episode, I talk to steel frame builder Gary Woodhouse about the craft of making lightweight, hand-built bicycles. Gary explains how butted steel tubing, simple but ingenious tools, and a highly personal design pr
In this episode, I talk to wheelwright Greg Rowland about the craft of making traditional wooden wheels. Greg explains why different timbers are chosen for different parts of the wheel — elm for hubs, oak for spokes, ash
In this episode, I talk to green woodworker Sean Hellman about his craft and his deep knowledge of traditional hand tools. Sean shares how he uses and adapts tools such as spoon horses and pole lathes, why ergonomics and
In this episode, I talk to furniture maker Carl Austin abouthow his background in boat building informs the way he designs and constructsfurniture. He explains his distinctive approach to steam-bending and laminatingwood
In this episode, I talk to metalsmith Rebecca Walklett about her work with copper — from the traditional techniques of raising and sinking to creating rich surface patinas using a variety of chemicals. She also shares ho
This first episode looks at how the idea for the journey came about and what it took to plan. From contacting nearly twenty craftspeople to arranging stays at different campsites along the route. I talk about the trainin
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Crafty Conversations is hosted by James Humphrey. The show is categorised under arts (design) and has published 10 episodes.
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