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WE ARE MAKERS
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We Are Makers is an independent magazine run by Kate and Jack Lennie which showcases a wide array of wonderful, dedicated, and talented makers from across the globe. We want to share their stories, their passions and to connect them with you and each other.
Kate and Jack have created a place to share experiences, journeys and ambitions; a network where conversations and collaborations between crafts and trades can begin. We Are Makers is an opportunity to overcome the frustrations and loneliness of the independent craftsperson. By uniting makers, it channels that contagious joy of being surrounded by people who love what they do.
On this channel, you will find our podcasts, which we have created to help further champion the modern maker and allow you to learn more about these independent businesses. All our podcasts will be via video, so you can join us within the maker's workspace
Kate and Jack have created a place to share experiences, journeys and ambitions; a network where conversations and collaborations between crafts and trades can begin. We Are Makers is an opportunity to overcome the frustrations and loneliness of the independent craftsperson. By uniting makers, it channels that contagious joy of being surrounded by people who love what they do.
On this channel, you will find our podcasts, which we have created to help further champion the modern maker and allow you to learn more about these independent businesses. All our podcasts will be via video, so you can join us within the maker's workspace
Doug and Danika's journey into letterpress, D&D Letterpress WAMCAST #0089
On our trip to Australia, we took a train to meet Doug and Danika in Albury, NSW. We featured their story in our seventh edition of We Are Makers (Doug's hands made the front cover!) We were delighted to meet in person and spend a few days with them and their family.
Danika and Doug first crossed paths while studying design at the College of Fine Arts in Sydney, now known as University of NSW Art & Design, in 2005. Their shared journey into the world of letterpress began during a trip to the UK while they were engaged. Loving the charming markets there, they started collecting wood type blocks, nurturing their passion for letterpress.
Upon their return to Australia in 2011, they stumbled upon a 1920s hand-fed, foot-treadled Chandler & Price letterpress named 'Wendy'-as indicated by the red paint on its side-on eBay. With the fierce competition from around 50 other bidders, they successfully acquired Wendy from an old hospital slated for demolition.
Lacking experience but driven by enthusiasm, they sought expertise at a printing museum on the outskirts of Sydney. There, they met Des, a former printer who had once taught letterpress as part of a rigorous five-year apprenticeship when it was the predominant printing method. Des became a mentor and friend, generously dedicating his weekends to teaching them the intricacies of letterpress printing.
WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST? Head over to www.wearemakers.shop and pick up a copy of our printed publication. Filled cover to cover with amazing makers from around the world.
We Are Makers
Insta: @weare_makers
Website: @www.wearemakers.shop
D&D Letterpress
Insta: @ddletterpress
Website: @ddletterpress.com.au
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Recorded on: Nomono
Insta: @nomonosound
Website: nomono.co/WAM
Danika and Doug first crossed paths while studying design at the College of Fine Arts in Sydney, now known as University of NSW Art & Design, in 2005. Their shared journey into the world of letterpress began during a trip to the UK while they were engaged. Loving the charming markets there, they started collecting wood type blocks, nurturing their passion for letterpress.
Upon their return to Australia in 2011, they stumbled upon a 1920s hand-fed, foot-treadled Chandler & Price letterpress named 'Wendy'-as indicated by the red paint on its side-on eBay. With the fierce competition from around 50 other bidders, they successfully acquired Wendy from an old hospital slated for demolition.
Lacking experience but driven by enthusiasm, they sought expertise at a printing museum on the outskirts of Sydney. There, they met Des, a former printer who had once taught letterpress as part of a rigorous five-year apprenticeship when it was the predominant printing method. Des became a mentor and friend, generously dedicating his weekends to teaching them the intricacies of letterpress printing.
WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST? Head over to www.wearemakers.shop and pick up a copy of our printed publication. Filled cover to cover with amazing makers from around the world.
We Are Makers
Insta: @weare_makers
Website: @www.wearemakers.shop
D&D Letterpress
Insta: @ddletterpress
Website: @ddletterpress.com.au
___________________________________________________________________________
Recorded on: Nomono
Insta: @nomonosound
Website: nomono.co/WAM
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The journey from a backyard shed to a full-scale workshop, Timberwolf Design | WAMCAST #0088
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On our trip to Australia, we took a flight to Adelaide to meet Heath who was featured in our 2nd Edition of We Are Makers. We were so excited to finally meet and to hear how business has been since March 2021. Timberwolf Design was initiated part-time by its founder Heath Polkinghorne in a modest garden shed (3m x 2m) back in 2015. Recognizing the need for more space to grow, Heath constructed ...
This is just the start, Eli Beke | WAMCAST #0087
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Our Australia trip continued through Geelong and Ashmore, stumbling across Ashmore Arts. We have 3 cracking podcasts to bring you from here. The third of those is Eli Beke who is the maker behind 'Wedge & Edge" Join us on this episode as we find out the journey of Eli Beke, a self-taught craftsman whose style is influenced by Swedish and Japanese carved household objects. Beke combines wood car...
Threads to Clay: Chela's Journey from Textile Design to Ceramics | WAMCAST #0086
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Our Australia trip continued through Geelong and Ashmore, stumbling across Ashmore Arts. We have 3 cracking podcasts to bring you from here. The second of those is Chela Edmunds who is the maker behind 'Takeawei' - hand crafted ceramic lighting, tableware and art objects for home. Chela studied textile design in Melbourne in the early 2000s and after graduation set her sights on working in New ...
Handmade boots - the proper way with Wootten Boots Australia | WAMCAST #0085
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we bring you the 4th of our 10 or so Australia podcasts. We sat down with Jess and Krys (and Quincey) of Wootten. Cord Wainers, Bootmakers, and leather craftspeople this tight nt family unit re kindled Jess's Father trade and have built it into the premier boot maker in Australia. Supplying around 400 pairs of boots a year from their small shop with a small tight night team including them and j...
A roadside stop where David Graham found his passion | WAMCAST #0084
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Our Australia trip continued through Geelong and Ashmore. Stumbling across Ashmore Arts. We have 3 cracking podcasts to bring you from here. The first of those David Graham artistic blacksmith. This was an unexpected find, but when you see a big workshop in the distance with a 500 weight power hammer and a 60s/70s bush body sat outside you know someone interesting is inside that shop. Kate and ...
World traveller, architect, and now prominent furniture maker, Bryan Cush | WAMCAST #0083
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World traveller, architect, and now prominent furniture maker, Bryan Cush | WAMCAST #0083
From the earth beneath my feet, Steph Wallace, Potter | WAMCAST #0082
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From the earth beneath my feet, Steph Wallace, Potter | WAMCAST #0082
Resurrecting the art of paper making with the Paper Foundation | WAMCAST #0081
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Resurrecting the art of paper making with the Paper Foundation | WAMCAST #0081
A new age of stone carvers with Rosie Winterton | WAMCAST #0080
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A new age of stone carvers with Rosie Winterton | WAMCAST #0080
Blacksmith, Artists, Teacher, Happy man. Adrian Wood | WAMCAST #0079
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Field leathers, This new breed of leather jackets is here to stay! | WAM#0078
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Beorma Leather with Alex Simpson, Dedicated to his people | WAMCAST #0077
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Tree Surgeon Turn Sculptor with James Elliott | WAMCAST #0076
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From Musician to Potter with Jennifer Alford | WAMCAST #0075
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We shot a mini doc with Sam Goates of woven in the bone!
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Behind the scenes of our first mini doc - With Oliver Pett
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Behind the scenes of our first mini doc - With Oliver Pett
Amy Niven returned to making having found her purpose | WAMCAST #0074
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Falling in love with old looms with Sam Goates of Woven in the bone | WAMCAST #0073
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Falling in love with old looms with Sam Goates of Woven in the bone | WAMCAST #0073
Mechanical story telling with Oliver Pett | WAMCAST #0072
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Rachel E Miller and Hana Lindsay bring colour to Glasgow | WAMCAST #0071
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Building a business to make you happy with Briony Machin | WAMCAST #0070
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Building a business to make you happy with Briony Machin | WAMCAST #0070
Felt companions and MASSIVE maker growth with Jo Hobbs | WAMCAST #0068
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Making in flow and being at one with your art, With Floris Postmes | WAMCAST #0068
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Making in flow and being at one with your art, With Floris Postmes | WAMCAST #0068
Hugh Roche Kelly Wood turner and Eurozone workshop manager | WAMCAST #0067
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Hugh Roche Kelly Wood turner and Eurozone workshop manager | WAMCAST #0067
Giving sculptures life with Matt Jackson, Puppet Maker | WAMCAST #0066
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Giving sculptures life with Matt Jackson, Puppet Maker | WAMCAST #0066
Full time for the first time with Ellen Van Dijk | WAMCAST #0065
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Visited Marchmont today to see the various crafts people at work. Great to see Sam and Richard in their furniture making workshop. Already have one of their rush seated chairs. Such a likeable and enthusiastic pair of craftsmen it was a joy to see their new designs and to have a chat.
Inspirational!
Hallo there! I love the content and the publication has been a joy to read. I'm not trying to be negative but the audio on the video here is a bit patchy compared to your others on this platform as well as the Spotify version of this interview. not sure what can be done to improve it? Really enjoying their story so far and can't wait to finish listening. As always looking forward to future content, thanks a mill'
Hey Adam! No your absolutely right! We had to play about alittle with this audio, so will fix it and reupload this podcast - we appreciate your feedback!! Thank you for taking the time to give it 🙏🏻
So pretty wow! I have to learn this
Amazing
Wow what an origin story!! Love it🎉
Fascinating interview, thanks a lot for doing this🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏so interesting knowing about Dom's background
Thanks for leaving a kind comment! We are delighted you enjoyed this episode as much as we did :)
He could make a small movie if had a sequence of a few, great craftsmanship wowsers
Thank you for a great talk! Interesting to hear a more personal side of Florian ( love your videos) . Cheers from Finland!
Thanks for listening!
Sos un crack Florian. Saludos de Uruguay
Dom is one of the nicest ,humblest creative persons I have ever met. It was fun and an honour to create this design for you Dom. Keep people smiling and intrigued all over the world with your passion and enthusiasm in your work that you bring to all our screens.
Thanks for capturing such an engaging and important stories of what it's really like as an independent maker, I hope it inspires more people to recognise the excellent value that comes with buying directly from the craftsperson. well done guys.
Do you have zangi
Do you have zangi
Would love an update on what put that is behind them
A hugely inspiring conversation - David is the man of the future!
Thank you for listening! We really enjoyed this conversation too!
Jack and Kate🙏👏Whenever I question what I'm doing studying Gold and Silversmithing at 53yo I watch an episode of yours to keep on track. This one was a cracka because that sound of tinkering David heard and followed that day is a very familiar story. Something that you love so much you can't ignore. Such a great interview wonderful and honest and yes metal is just amazing. Anyway thank you again. Keep going. !!!Thanks to David too.
Thank you for such a lovely comment! We really appreciate it. We are so delighted you enjoy our podcast and get a lot from them. We will keep them coming!!
Really great. What a delight. Thanks for coming to Melbs.
I can’t wait to get my jacket
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I wanted to watch this because I love seeing people make things but didn't think this particular craft would interest me. Within 30 seconds, this changed to 'this is AMAZING, I want one!' Well done Oliver, and well done WAM for a brilliant documentary.
What a wonderful little documentary. I enjoyed watching Sam's work and gaining an understanding of why she does it. She comes across as a lovely person.
Thank you Laura! 🙏😊
Really well done documentary and fascinating artist.
Awesome
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Beautifully done. Thank you.
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Enjoyed this film and as a textile designer who started making many wobbly willow baskets, I appreciate Sam's craft and how tricky it can be to survive! So inspiring. Well done! Thanks.
Thank you Susanne 🙏
Nice story, nice pictures! Well done 👍
Another stunning story. So well done. 🎉👏👏👏
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All of it except my bits!!! 😂
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Hope you loved it ❤
Excellent stuff. More like it please. I've been fascinated by paper since I was a kid and as an auld geezer I'm definitely a SABLE when it comes to paper. I want to make some before I shuffle off. I visited Wookey Hole paper mill in the early 80s, what a magical place. (Translation Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy - learned that one yesterday from a fountain pen enthusiast. The pen is mightier but you need something to write on) Write On!
Great stuff. Would have been nice to see the rabbit disappear rather than appear twice in the final shot.
Absolutely incredible craftsmanship (Bravo Oliver!) , and such a beautifully shot video. Looking forward to see where you guys can take this series next. 👏👏
Fantastic film, beautifully shot and such a great insight into your craft. Congratulations Oliver.
Beautiful video! Congratulations Oliver!!
Thank you!! Another Automata master craftsperson to sit alongside you in the We Are Makers Alumni!
This was so very well done! Great filming, lighting, editing and story of course! Kept me enthralled until the end! Well done to you all!
brilliant & inspiring stuff 🙌🙌
Fantastic work beautifully made and complex, well done
A pure joy to watch. ❤❤
Fantastic. Beautifully made video, and such an interesting story. I think I may have visited the same place in Covent Garden at some point!
What an impressive maker and a very well-made documentary. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this and hopefully there will be more documentaries in the future!
Outstanding talent and an outstanding video. I look forward to the ones that follow.
world class content
Incredible work highlighting Oliver. What a craft. I love his story. 🎉
What a wonderful conversation! Super inspiring and fun to listen to! <3
Do you have zangi
Brilliant podcast. Really enjoyed watching/listening 👍🏼
Thank you Lee. 🫶
Great podcast, as usual!!
Thanks Nicole!
I just love that I have found you and am working my way through your stories. I so agree with your mindset about sharing stories from all makers. We are all stronger when we shine a light on one another.
Thank you so much Susan. Yes that is exactly our mindset. "rising tides raise all ships"
Absolutely brilliant video, I like and follow Dom's channel, but you two are fantastic you ask good questions and listen and respond to the answers, great well done.
Thank you very much Paul. We appreciate your kind words.
like your work good luck sending support from afar the Fairest Cape Winelands go for it 🪖
Thank you for the words of encouragement
An experience I will never forget. Love the rod I built and brought home to Texas.
Wait so the class they do you get to learn how to build a bamboo rod ? And then take home the completed thing that you actually made yourself.?? I hope that isn’t true I’m gonna have to find a second to job to make that come true if so wow lol that’s my dream is to learn how to make a bamboo rod !!
travelling can come later to enrich your creativity.