Mokuchi Studio

Yann Giguere

A podcast centered on Japanese woodworking and related topics including: Japanese gardens, Books, Crafts, Tools, Design and Philosophy.

  1. Episode 19, Makomako Kintsugi

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    Episode 19, Makomako Kintsugi

    In this Episode, Makomako, Kintsugi Artist, tells us about her journey into Japanese craft. She shares about her passion for restoring memories through the art of mending with natural sustainable material. Among other things we discussed her leap into full time craft/art life. To see what Makomako is up too, follow her on Instagram at: makomako.kintsugi To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio  and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    51 min
  2. Episode 18, Toda Komuten & Kominka Collective

    4 juni

    Episode 18, Toda Komuten & Kominka Collective

    In this Episode, Andrea Carlson of Kominka Collective and Koji Toda of Toda Komuten share their passion for Kominkas. Preserving, appreciating and relocating them. We discuss many aspects of the current situation in Japan of the multitude of vacant Kominkas and their too often faith of demolition. Kominka Collective: Instagram and Facebook Toda Komuten:  Instagram and Facebook Toda Sanchi: Instagram  To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio  and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    2 tim 5 min
  3. Episode 17, Part 2: Pierre Nadeau

    30 mars

    Episode 17, Part 2: Pierre Nadeau

    In this Episode, French Canadian, Pierre Nadeau of Soulsmithing.com shares about his journey into Japanese Traditional Swordsmithing. He is one of only three westerners to have ever apprenticed at length with a Japanese Swordsmith. We talk about the process of entering apprenticeship, being and apprentice and living in Nihon. Part 2 includes some in depth about the smithy, the forge setup as well as lots of personal reflections on the craft process as a whole. We get even more personal than in part 1. To see what Pierre is up to follow him on Instagram @soulsmithing and or check out his YouTube Channel Soulsmithing To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio  and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    1 tim 46 min
  4. Episode 17, Part 1: Pierre Nadeau

    25 mars

    Episode 17, Part 1: Pierre Nadeau

    In this Episode, French Canadian, Pierre Nadeau of Soulsmithing.com shares about his journey into Japanese Traditional Swordsmithing. He is one of only three westerners to have ever apprenticed at length with a Japanese Swordsmith. We talk about the process of entering apprenticeship, being and apprentice and living in Nihon. Part 1 concludes on the topic of nearing completion of his smithy in Quebec. To see what Pierre is up to follow him on Instagram @soulsmithing and or check out his YouTube Channel Soulsmithing To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio  and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    1 tim 9 min
  5. Episode 16: Dave Burnard

    2025-10-15

    Episode 16: Dave Burnard

    In this Episode, Dave Burnard, Oregonian blacksmith in the Japanese tradition, shares his journey into Japanese woodworking and the smithing of tools. We do talk about steel quite a bit and of course astrophysics! To see some of what Dave is up to, you can find him on Instagram at: @gaijin_kajiya or on Facebook To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio  and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    2 tim 4 min
  6. Episode 15: Andrew Ren

    2025-07-17

    Episode 15: Andrew Ren

    In this Episode, Andrew Ren, Kezurou Kai champion from Ottawa Canada, shares his journey into the world of Japanese hand planing competition. We talk about using a standard carpentry kanna/Japanese plane and using a wide plane.  We also touch on different plane making blacksmith, photography and of course sharpening! You can see what Andrew is up too on Instagram  To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio  and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    1 tim 12 min
  7. Episode 14: John Reed Fox

    2025-06-26

    Episode 14: John Reed Fox

    In this Episode, John Reed Fox, long time furniture maker using Japanese hand tools, shares his journey into furniture making, craft and  the Japanese hand tool.  We also talk about aesthetics, early influences, design and the physical learning of the craft. To see John's elegant work visit: johnreedfox.com To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio  and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    1 tim 41 min
  8. Episode 13: Douglas Brooks

    2025-05-24

    Episode 13: Douglas Brooks

    In this Episode, Douglas Brooks, Boat Builder, Writer and Researcher, shares his journey into Japanese woodworking along with his unique perspective on apprenticing with several Japanese boat builders. To find out more about his work, books and classes visit is website  Douglas Brooks Boatbuilding   See what Douglas is up to on Instagram @douglasbrooksboatbuilding To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio  and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    1 tim 17 min
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A podcast centered on Japanese woodworking and related topics including: Japanese gardens, Books, Crafts, Tools, Design and Philosophy.

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  • Skapad av
    Yann Giguere
  • Aktiva år
    2 tn
  • Avsnitt
    20
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
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    © 2026 Mokuchi Studio
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    Mokuchi Studio
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