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Exploring the problem-solving process of makers, artist, and all creative people. From welding to knitting, and woodworking to ceramics, finding out the background behind the confidence of curiosity.
Podcast Instagram: @makingproblemstosolve https://www.instagram.com/makingproblemstosolve/
Find me at @davebauerart https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art

Making Problems to Solve David Bauer

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Exploring the problem-solving process of makers, artist, and all creative people. From welding to knitting, and woodworking to ceramics, finding out the background behind the confidence of curiosity.
Podcast Instagram: @makingproblemstosolve https://www.instagram.com/makingproblemstosolve/
Find me at @davebauerart https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art

    Kim McIntyre - Woodworker, Dog Lover

    Kim McIntyre - Woodworker, Dog Lover

    This week I am joined by Kim McIntyre of McIntyre furniture! In school for outdoor education, a required course "Reverence for Wood" kindled an interest in woodworking. After spending time as a wilderness expedition guide, she took the interest in woodworking back to school, and started her furniture business. We discuss her approach to problem-solving in the shop, teaching, and a bit about the Restoration Station at the Catskill Mountain Maker Camp. Kim is currently working on a custom Myrtle Burl dashboard for a vintage Austin Healy and you can follow along with that project on Instagram.

    Don't forget to check out the McIntyre Furniture web site.

    • 55 min
    Bending Kumiko - Johnny Tromboukis

    Bending Kumiko - Johnny Tromboukis

    Johnny Tromboukis is known for his Kumiko projects, kits and jigs. He also teaches Kumiko woodworking classes, and was part of the team that brought us the giant flaming dinosaur and jackalope for the Maker Burn at Catskill Mountain Maker Camp!



    Check out his work on his website and Instagram.

    • 44 min
    Carving out a life - Makanda Woodshop

    Carving out a life - Makanda Woodshop

    This week I talk to Makanda (Makanda Woodshop) about carving out a creative life, overcoming, working with limitations and disability, and asking for the right help from your community.

    Follow Makanda and her work on Instagram.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Passionately Motivated with Mark Adams and Nick Toga

    Passionately Motivated with Mark Adams and Nick Toga

    We're back for the thrilling conclusion with Mark and Nick! We talk about creative journeys, motivation and passion, exploration, sharing, and you guessed it Maker Camp. Along the way we cover design school and learning creatively.

    Check out Mark on ⁠Instagram⁠.

    Check out Nick on ⁠Instagram⁠.

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Reckless Curiosity with Mark Adams and Nick Toga

    Reckless Curiosity with Mark Adams and Nick Toga

    We all know Mark Adams as the black and white photographer of makers. Nick recently is probably best known for his support of the WGA+SAG strikes with his clever protest art. We have great conversation about doing your creative thing, learning and communication. We went pretty deep. This is the first half of our conversation. We'll have the conclusion next week!

    Check out Mark on Instagram.

    Check out Nick on Instagram.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Susana McDonnell - Lino Cave Prints

    Susana McDonnell - Lino Cave Prints

    Susana McDonnell is a printmaker and teacher working with colorful geometric patterns. We discussed her exploration of media from ceramics, drawing, glassblowing, and printmaking. Along the way we learn about the online printmaking community, and Susana's work being featured on Speedball product packaging and in art stores alongside their products.

    Checkout Susana's work on Instagram and her web site.

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

JoelleRubyAlice ,

Makanda makanda makanda

What a great podcast and what an amazing featured artist. Makanda is nothing short of incredible as I’m sure all the artists you have featured. I will now listen to all the rest. Love what you do and keep on doin it. Also. I would listen to a part two three and four on makanda alll day!

ETS, FOD, WSD ,

Love the new podcast!

Dave is one of my favorite Makers for several reasons. He’s got a ton of talent and knowledge AND he’s a great guy. I love that he’s thrown his hat in the podcast ring and I look forward to seeing this show grow.

KcR58 ,

New take

This is a fantastic new take on the maker community. Def worth your time

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