The Modern Woodcarver

Carve What You Love | Wood Carving with Johnny Layton

Carve what you love—and keep learning along the way. In this episode of The Modern Woodcarver, Michael Gurrado sits down with Johnny Layton to talk wood carving, finding

Carving Characters & Building a Following with Isaac Middlemiss | The Woodcarving Man

Millions of views, recognizable characters, and a return to creativity during a difficult time. In this episode of The Modern Woodcarver Podcast, Michael Gurrado sits dow

Tiny Carvings, Incredible Detail: The Art of Netsuke with Sean Syman

Tiny carvings. Incredible detail. Carver Sean Syman joins The Modern Woodcarver Podcast to explore the art of netsuke and his approach to carving wood, bone, and antler.

You Don’t Need Fancy Tools to Start Woodcarving | Aaron Neumayer

Woodcarving doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode of The Modern Woodcarver Podcast, Michael Gurrado sits down with Aaron Neumayer of Flame and Steel Woodworks t

Stop Overthinking Your Woodcarving | Ryan Newsome

From whittling around campfires as a park ranger to carving 60–70 pieces a year, Ryan Newsome shares how practice, experimentation, and community have shaped his woodcarv

How a Busker Found Woodcarving and Changed His Life | Rick Giujussa

How does a street performer in Scotland find his way to woodcarving? In this episode of The Modern Woodcarver, I talk with Rick Giujussa of Scarecrow Woodcrafts about the

Why Great Woodcarving Starts With Form, Not Detail | Vic Hood

Most woodcarvers focus on details too early. Master woodcarver Vic Hood explains why strong form, proportion, and movement must come first—and how getting them right can

A Lifetime of Lessons in Woodcarving | Bob Hershey

Bob Hershey has spent decades developing his distinctive approach to woodcarving. In this episode, Bob shares the lessons he has learned through years of carving, taking

How Woodcarving Turned Job Stress Into Backpack Gnomes | Matt Frederick

What makes a character carving unforgettable? It isn’t just a bigger backpack or a crazier stack of gear—it’s the story built into every detail. In this episode of The M

26 Years of Character Carving Lessons with Jim Hiser

26 Years of Character Carving Lessons with Jim Hiser Character carving is a craft built on years of practice, observation, and learning when to follow the rules—and when

Doug Linker The Story Behind One of YouTube’s Favorite Woodcarvers

Doug Linker has inspired thousands of woodcarvers, but his journey into becoming one of the most recognizable voices in online woodcarving happened almost by accident—one

The Art of Woodcarving with Pedro Rodriguez

A self-taught Australian woodcarver goes from discovering his dad’s old whittling knife to creating life-size sculptures, award-winning work, and a workshop filled with g

The Complete History of Woodcarving | From Ancient Times to Today

Woodcarving is one of humanity’s oldest crafts—but how did it evolve into the art form we know today?In this special episode of **The Modern Woodcarver Podcast**, we take

Woodcarving with The Clever Carver | Sara Barraclough

In this episode, I sit down with **Sara Barraclough**, better known as **The Clever Carver**, for a conversation about woodcarving, creativity, and finding your own style

From Wood to Stone | Andrew Gable on the Art of Stone Carving

In this episode of **The Woodcarving Podcast**, I sit down with **Andrew Gable**, an accomplished stone carver known for his incredibly realistic wildlife sculptures. We

The Reality of Learning Woodcarving | Bill Wolford

In this episode of **The Woodcarving Podcast**, I sit down with **Bill Willford** to talk about what it's really like learning woodcarving as a beginner. In just six year

The Art & History of Welsh Love Spoons | Bob Tinsley

Discover the fascinating tradition of **Welsh love spoons** with master woodcarver **Bob Tinsley**. In this episode, we explore the history, symbolism, and craftsmanship

How to Find Your Own Woodcarving Style - Kelsea

In this episode of the Woodcarving Podcast, I'm joined by Kelsey from Carved by Kelv to talk about her journey into woodcarving, how she developed her unique style, and w

An Artist's Life in Woodcarving | Alec Lacasse

This episode reveals how the finest artists turn their craft into thriving careers through passion, critique, and relentless growth.Imagine turning a childhood fascinatio

How a Hobby Turned Into a Woodcarving Business

Discover the secret to turning your woodcarving hobby into a thriving community and small business—without flashy marketing or a big budget. Steve Hunter, a seasoned carv