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Sophie Hussain Stained glass artist

John speaks to Sophie at her studio in Woolwich , London. Sophie tells us about her path to becoming a respected stained glass artist, her inspirations, mentors along the

Adam visits Spoontown

Adam took along his recording kit to take vox pops at Spoontown; a green woodworking and associated crafts gathering in Kent. This time he spoke to event instructors who

Northern Bowl Gathering 2026 Pt2

Concluding part of a 2 part special recorded in april 2026. Adam makes more field recordings, chatting to attendees about their experience of the event. At the end John c

Northern Bowl Gathering (UK) Pt1

First of a 2 part special recorded live at the event held in late april 2026 near Durham. We set the scene on the event and Adam captures field recordings depicting the

Phil Bradley basketmaker

John visits the workshop of Phil Bradley to discuss all things willow and how to diversify to make a living from your craft. Phil grows his own stock material and the re

David Trapps typewriter engineer. The analogue renaissance

John chats with David Trapps about renewed interest in manual typewriters as a push back against digital overload. John explains what attracted him to purchasing a typewr

Adam Ashworth, looking backwards and looking forwards

John interviews Adam, finding about his passion for history, his journey to becoming a professional blacksmith and his plans going forward.

Introduction

In the first episode Adam and John discuss the aims of the podcast, open the pod up for interraction and suggestions, and go on to discuss the craft events they attended