Hosted by Michael Gurrado · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 14 episodes
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The Modern Woodcarver is a podcast dedicated to the craft, creativity, and community of woodcarving. Hosted by Michael, this show brings relaxed, honest conversations from the carving bench-covering tools, techniques, projects and the makers behind the work.From late night carving sessions to in-depth discussions from fellow carvers, sculptors and Whittlers. Each episode explores what it means to practice this timeless craft in today’s world. Whether you’re just picking up your first knife or have years at the bench, you’ll find inspiration, insight and a sense of camaraderie here.
Michael Gurrado hosts The Modern Woodcarver, a leisure show with 14 episodes published.
Most woodcarvers don’t realize how much craftsmanship, innovation, and family legacy shape their tools—until they hear the story behind Badger State Blades. Ashton and Libby share how a simple comment about aging toolmak
Show notesMost woodcarvers spend years trying to unlock the secrets of their craft—Blake Lundsford reveals how you can accelerate your progress by embracing community, learning from others, and leveraging online resources. If you'
Show notesExplore the art of developing a unique woodcarving style with David Young, whose background in math inspires his colorful, geometric creations. Discover how a simple whittling session sparked his journey from hobbyist to
Show notesUnlock the secrets behind Abigail’s extraordinary versatility in wood carving—from hyper-realistic animal sculptures to bold chainsaw masterpieces. How does she juggle such diverse styles, tools, and scales? And what les
Show notesJoin us on the Modern Woodcarver Podcast as we sit down with Josh Arroyo, a talented woodcarver specializing in character carvings. Discover how Josh's journey began with a simple gift of a knife and evolved into a passi
Show notesDiscover how a simple soap carving hobby evolved into a thriving craft that’s inspired thousands — and how you can turn your passion into a creative therapy.When Dan Gallagher started carving soap in third grade, he neve
Show notesMost artful woodworkers challenge our notions of function — Jeff Baenen’s sculptural boxes are not just storage, they’re flowing, organic masterpieces that redefine craftsmanship. In this episode, Jeff shares how he tran
Show notesUnlock the secrets behind one of the most expressive, energetic styles in wood carving—bold caricatures with exaggerated open mouths that breathe life into every piece. Rod Gatlin, a master of storytelling through carvin
Show notesIn this episode of The Modern Woodcarver Podcast , I sit down with Marika and Sara — the creative force behind Estrapalla Woodworking — to talk about their journey from passionate makers to building a recognizable and gr
Show notesIn this episode of the Modern Woodcarver Podcast , I sit down with woodcarver Tom Par to talk about the art of character carving and what it takes to bring personality to life in wood. Tom’s work is instantly recognizabl
Show notesIn this episode of The Modern Woodcarver Podcast , I sit down with character carver Jonathan Creason to talk about bringing personality to life in wood. Jonathan is known for his expressive character-style carvings packe
Show notesIn Episode 3 of The Modern Woodcarver Podcast, I’m joined by Noah Head , the artist behind WhittlersGreen and his unmistakable collection of Sasquatch carvings. Noah’s Bigfoot pieces are instantly recognizable — full of
Show notesIn this episode of the Modern Woodcarver Podcast, I sit down with woodcarver Cody Bonham , the artist behind Block & Knife . What started as a shared passion for carving eventually turned into a friendship, and in this c
Show notesIn this episode of The Modern Woodcarver Podcast, I’m breaking down five of the most common mistakes beginner woodcarvers make — and more importantly, how to avoid them. When I first started carving, I made just about ev
Show notesIn this very first episode of The Modern Woodcarver , I share the story of how my woodcarving journey began — with a simple wood spirit carved from a block of mahogany and a YouTube tutorial. What started as curiosity qu
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The Modern Woodcarver is hosted by Michael Gurrado. The show is categorised under leisure (hobbies) and has published 14 episodes.
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