Out of the Woodwork

Axminster Tools

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Out of the Woodwork brings you stories from makers, artisans and craftspeople, sharing with you their passion for woodworking. Join host Sean Evelegh as he talks to influential leaders, creators, educators and philanthropists all striving to create a thriving woodworking community. Out of the Woodwork is brought to you by www.axminstertools.com

EPISODE 1

S2 EP1: Inspiring the Future - Nick Zammeti

In this episode of Out of the Woodwork, Sean talks to artist, maker and YouTuber, Nick Zammeti. Nick loves to make and create stuff from nothing, but most of all he loves to entertain and inspire, encouraging anyone and everyone to get making. Subscribe now for notification of all podcast episodes.

44 min
EPISODE 2

S2 EP2: Spaces and Places - Alice Blogg

In this episode of Out of the Woodwork, Sean talks to Dorset based designer and maker, Alice Blogg. Alice’s contemporary designs are inspired by spaces and places. She is deeply interested in aesthetics and function and how things are used, which forms the basis of her work. She enjoys working with materials that come from the ground and go back to the ground - something that is particularly important to her; making use of the beautiful English timber literally at her feet.

44 min
EPISODE 3

S2 EP3: Bridging the gap - Joseph Bray

In this episode I talk to Joseph Bray, furniture designer, maker, educator and Head of Wood School at The Sylva Foundation. Joe shares how his concerns for the future of craft education became the catalyst for a successful Churchill Fellowship and how his Fellowship experiences continue to shape The Sylva Wood School; bridging the gap between education and professional life as well as finding ways to promote the use of under utilised home grown timbers.

55 min
EPISODE 4

S2 EP4: Talking Materials - Leila Smith

In this episode, Sean talks to materials based artist Leila Smith. Often described as a metal worker, Leila is very much a woodworker at heart. Her love of materials exudes through her installation art and sculpture work and she is passionate about the exploration of materials and what materials can teach us. As well as an artist, Leila enjoys a successful and varied career as a set builder for television, film and festivals.

53 min
EPISODE 5

S2 EP5: No holding back - Abdollah Nafisi

In this episode Sean talks to Iranian craftsman Abdollah Nafisi. Abdollah specialises in making one-off commissions, that fuse both modern and heritage craftsmanship, from his studio in Sussex. With spontaneity, playfulness and improvisation at the core of his work. Letting go and having no fear as a maker is one of the things that excites Abdollah - pushing boundaries while also exploring and maintaining the tradition of the craft.

40 min
EPISODE 6

S2 EP6: Sharing Knowledge - Matt Estlea

In this episode, Sean talks to woodworker and online content creator Matt Estlea. Matt has forged himself a successful career on YouTube creating inspiring videos teaching invaluable woodworking techniques, with his unique style winning him hundreds and thousands of fans. His website is packed full of information as well as project plans and tools.

49 min
EPISODE 7

S2 EP7: 50 years of tools - Alan and Ian Styles

In this bonus episode of Out of the Woodwork Sean talks to Alan Styles, Managing Director of Axminster Tools and his predecessor, Ian Styles, his uncle. This year marks Axminster Tools’ 50th year, which has seen it grow over the years from a small independent high street tool shop, to a global mail order and online retailer, with 8 stores UK wide. Woodwork continues to sit at the heart of what they do, striving to support the creative community by offering the products they need, the knowledg...

40 min

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TRAILER

Out of the Woodwork Season 1 Trailer

Out of the Woodwork is a brand new podcast for designers and woodworkers, brought to you by Axminster Tools. Join host Sean Evelegh in this first podcast series, as he talks to creators, educators, and philanthropists, bringing you conversations on all the big topics in woodworking, including conservation, sustainability and education, as well as inspiring stories, chat and more.

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19 Ratings

Out of the Woodwork brings you stories from makers, artisans and craftspeople, sharing with you their passion for woodworking. Join host Sean Evelegh as he talks to influential leaders, creators, educators and philanthropists all striving to create a thriving woodworking community. Out of the Woodwork is brought to you by www.axminstertools.com

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Axminster Tools
Episodes

14
Seasons

2
Rating

Clean
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Out of the Woodwork

Out of the Woodwork

S2 EP1: Inspiring the Future - Nick Zammeti

S2 EP2: Spaces and Places - Alice Blogg

S2 EP3: Bridging the gap - Joseph Bray

S2 EP4: Talking Materials - Leila Smith

S2 EP5: No holding back - Abdollah Nafisi

S2 EP6: Sharing Knowledge - Matt Estlea

S2 EP7: 50 years of tools - Alan and Ian Styles

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