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 I couldn't not go investigate. Here is our conversation with David who carved out an hour in his busy schedule to talk us through his work as a blacksmith and how a roadside stop following his nose when he was a young man put him on this journey. WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST? Head over to https://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: https://wearemakers.shop David Graham Insta: @David_garaham_sculptor Website: https://www.simplyforged.com.au ___________________________________________________________________________ Recorded on: Nomono Insta: @nomonosound Website: https://nomono.co/WAM

Bryan Cush is a repeat offender here at We Are Makers. First featured in Edition One of our print magazine. Then the first of our instagram lives when we were piloting the idea for a podcast. So when Kate and I found out he had, just weeks prior to our visit, moved to the city of Ballarat we knew we had to visit. Bryan has never stayed in one spot to long, until settling in Australia to finish his studies in architecture. Growing frustrated at sinking his time and energy into projects that would never see the light of day or be cut back due to budgets Brian sought new direction for his skills and took on the challenge to of opening the sawdust bureau his own design and make furniture brand. WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST? Head over to https://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: https://wearemakers.shop Bryan Cush Insta: @sawdustbureau Website: https://www.sawdustbureau.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Recorded on: Nomono Insta: @nomonosound Website: https://nomono.co/WAM

The first of our Australian tour podcasts, and get this, this one wasn't event planned. Steph was the amazing potter that made the plates for our table at the great takeaway, an event put on by the creative city of Ballarat. From here we got talking and we Kate and I had the pleasure of sharing a table with her at the Mayoral dinner a few nights after we initially met. From there we agreed we would do a podcast before we set off from Ballarat and onto our Australian adventures. So here it is, a lot of fun, a lot of insight into the world of this amazing potter and founder of the Ballarat clay collective. A true community champion. Steph Wallace. Both Kate and I loved the energy Steph brought to this podcast, and bring to everyday life. She is a hoot to be around and as passionate about her craft as she is about enjoying it. Steph shares some insights into how she markets her work and how she has built a life of joy through her craft. WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST? Head over to https://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: https://wearemakers.shop Steph Wallace Insta: @steph.wallace.ar Website: https: https://www.stephwallaceart.com ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recorded on: Nomono Insta: @nomonosound Website: https://nomono.co/WAM Youtube: @NomonoSound

WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST? Head over to https://www.wearemakers.shop and pick up a copy of our printed publication. Filled cover to cover with amazing makers from Around the world. In this episode we sat down with Mark and Tom of the paper foundation and discussed how Marks family lineage in paper maker on a commercial scale pushed him to set up the paper foundation to bring things back to the historic method of paper making in a sustainable, carefully thought out fashion where product quality takes prescient. We Are Makers Insta: @weare_makers Website: https://wearemakers.shop The paper foundation Insta: @paper.foundation Website: https: www.paper.foundations Nomono Insta: @nomonosound Website: https://nomono.co/WAM Youtube: @NomonoSound

Our 80th Episode saw us take a drive down to Yorkshire to meet young Rosie, A 2nd generation stone carver of equal talent and ambition. Rosie works alongside her dad carving fireplaces and signage for high spec residential properties. With this in mind and as Rosie progresses through her career as an independent stone carver she looks to build on her skills and continue to move towards large scale sculptural pieces alongside keeping her family business alive for another generation. Rosie's story will resinate with many I am sure, It is a story of unrecognised talent and untapped potential... until she embraced her craft. We Are Makers Insta: @weare_makers Website: https://wearemakers.shop Rosie Winterton Insta: @yorkshire_rosie Website: www.thestonefireplacecompany.com Nomono Insta: @nomonosound Website: https://nomono.co/WAM Youtube: @NomonoSound

Join us on this week's episode of the We Are Makers podcast where Kate and Jack meet with Adrian Wood, an artist blacksmith known for his exceptional craftsmanship and educational workshops. With a distinguished career and a passion for sharing his knowledge, Adrian not only creates stunning metal works but also offers inspiring weekend courses. In our latest episode, he shares insights from his time as a mentor on BBC's "Make It at Market" and recounts the memorable experiences of his career. Tune in to discover Adrian's journey and the artistry behind his incredible creations in the world of blacksmithing.We Are Makers Insta: @weare_makers Website: https://wearemakers.shop Adrian Wood Insta: @Adrian.wood.311 Website: https: http://www.awartistblacksmiths.co.uk Nomono Insta: @nomonosound Website: https://nomono.co/WAM

Join us on this week’s episode of the We Are Makers podcast as Kate and Jack sit down with Greg Field, the passionate founder of Field Leathers. After honing his skills at a premier leather jacket company, Greg ventured out to establish his own brand. In our 78th episode, Greg shares the highs and lows of navigating a small business, discussing the challenges he has faced and the strides he's making toward crafting a remarkable business. Tune in to hear Greg’s inspiring story of resilience and dedication in the world of artisan leather jackets.

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This podcast is brought to you with thanks from the good people at https://isitleather.com who made a financial contribution to support Kate and I's travel fund and help us produce more podcasts for you guys. Enjoy episode 77 where we sit down in Walsall England with Alex Simpson of Beorma Leather. Alex is an ex british army major and military contractor who upon the announcement of his first son being on his way immediately felt the need to change jobs. But what would he do? Why not go back to his lifelong love for leather? Well that all snowballed for Alex when he got wind of a reputable leather company going out of business. Alex stepped up his ambitions from one man leather worker to custodian of Walsalls leather trade and stared Beroma. Enjoy. Beorma Leather Instagram: / beormaleathercompany Website: https://beormaleathercompany.com We Are Makers Insta: @weare_makers Website: https://wearemakers.shop Nomono Insta: @nomonosound Website: https://nomono.co/wam Youtube: @NomonoSound