The Handcrafted Podcast is intended to inspire. It interviews people who work in the Arts & Crafts about what they do, how and why they do it and where their ambitions lead them. These are the stories of the Crafts-Folk who work everyday to fulfil their passion for what they do. The Podcast is hosted by Richard Stannard, The Wild Silversmith, who is a Craftsman and musician in his own right. He lives in Bournemouth in the South of England where he makes Silver Jewellery from his home studio ...
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Episode 7: Wirework and metal sculptures with Mitch Pendagast
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47:18Mitch is an Engineer turned Artist who has turned his hand to making intricate sculptures of such esoterica as dragonflies, fairies and airships. His journey into creativity hasn't been a straightforward one. He's overcome some hurdles to get where he is but now, nestled in his Cornish home he seems to have re-found his mojo and is creating some be…
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Episode 6: Ceramics and Environmentalism with Imogen Charleston
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40:26Imogen Charleston produces a range of work inspired by nature and there is strong environmental theme that runs through all her designs. In this episode (which is not un-troubled by a dog and a telephone) we speak about how she uses the clays that she finds along Dorset's Jurassic Coast to create functional pieces as well as more artistic statement…
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Episode 5: Counted Cross Stitch with Emily Peacock
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26:16"My goal is to change the way people think about cross stitch and needlepoint and with the support of the media and my fabulous customers, I am achieving it." Emily Peacock is a Counted Cross Stitch and Needlepoint Practitioner and Teacher. She used bold colours and typography in her designs to create beautiful vibrant works of art. Emily says that…
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Episode 4: Lino Cut Art with Phillip Kingsbury
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34:40"I quite like distorting perspectives a little bit and making sure there's the right amount of light and dark" In this episode I speak with Phillip Kingsbury who is a Lino Cut Artist and Graphic designer. His story is one of a seemingly infinitely adaptable artist who can turn his hand to most things in order to pursue his art. In this episode we f…
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Episode 3: The Art of Ceramics with Suzette Knight
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24:24"I'm influenced by decay in surfaces. Rusting metal, peeling paints, peeling wallpaper, cracking plaster, that kind of aesthetic" Suzette Knight is a Ceramicist with a unique style. She is influenced by decay, by peeling wallpaper and falling-down buildings. Her work is textured and stressed to give it a used, worn out feeling. In this episode I sp…
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"I like communities that are happy, and joyful, and smiling... Even if it's just for a short time" Lisa Davies is a Bubbleologist, which in short is someone who makes bubbles for entertainment or therapy. In this interview it was genuinely fascinating to speak with Lisa about how this simple art has taken her around the world, but that her ambition…
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Episode 1: Writing & Storytelling with Paul Draper
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23:42"Be honest about things that genuinely get under your skin and have the process to be able to transfer that into a story..." In this episode I have a congenial chat with Paul Draper. Paul is an accomplished prose and short story / flash fiction writer. His recent collection of short stories 'Black Gate Tales' has been receiving rave reviews and is …
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