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The oldest records of civilization come to us through stone carvings. Stone carving has evolved and adapted throughout the ages, in cultures around the world. The Stone Carvers Guild is a group of independent working professional carvers based throughout the United States. We are working to ensure that carved stone will continue to play an important role in our built environment throughout the 21st century and beyond. This podcast looks to capture members' stories and experiences to share wi ...
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Send us a text In this Interview, Italian-trained, Vermont-based carver Fred X Brownstein gets into the nitty-gritty of replication using the pointing machine (machinetta) and the history of replication methods. He also discusses his own education in human figure sculpture at the studio of Nerina Simi in Florence as well as his current projects and…
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Send us a text In this interview with Minnesotan carver Scott Halverson, the business of architectural carving is front and center. Scott and his business partner run a studio in Northeast Minneapolis and travel around the country restoring monuments. Of course, Scott had a long journey that ran through Texas and Europe in order to get there. Matt,…
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Send us a text The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membership at www.stonecarversguild.org/get-involved/. Learn more about the Stone Carvers Guild at www.stonecarversguild.org.Af Stone Carvers Guild
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Send us a text Sebastian Martorana, carver, illustrator, sculptor, teacher, and social media personality, discusses being an artist in Baltimore, his own formation through apprenticeship with stone carving veterans in DC, the relationship between illustration and carving, working with different kinds of stone including salvaged stone, how to gild l…
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Send us a text Texan carver Stuart Simpson shares about his journey from carving found stones as a child to studying art at University to working with co-host Matthew Johnson at Texas Carved Stone (see Bob Ragan episode) to running his own studio. Also included - comments on running a stone carving business, a carving for Jeff Bezos, and the readin…
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Send us a text Join the trio for their conversation with Stephen Michael Bouska of Old World Stone Design in which they explore his unique background, in-depth knowledge of stone, and wide range of carving experiences. More about Stephen and the Stone Carvers Guild online at www.stonecarversguild.org. The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production…
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Send us a text Franco Minervini joins hosts Bethany, Matthew, and Joel to talk his storied history in stone carving and some of his favorite projects over the years. Learn more about Franco and the Stone Carvers Guild online at www.stonecarversguild.org. The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about me…
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Send us a text Join Bethany, Matt, and Joel as they head to the studio of Dale Johnson of Old World Stone Carving in Ohio. For pictures of Dale's work and more about the Stone Carvers Guild, visit www.stonecarversguild.org. The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membership at www.stonecarversgui…
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Send us a text Join Bethany, Matthew, and Joel as they talk with longtime Stone Carvers Guild member Michael Fannin. The Vermont-based carver talks technique, stone, history, and much more in this in-depth conversation. More about Michael and the Stone Carvers Guild online at www.stonecarversguild.org. The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a productio…
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Send us a text In which Bethany, Matthew, and Joel discuss the age old problem of motivation in a solitary craft, before being motivated by the history, wisdom, and spirit of Chicago-based carver and Stone Carvers Guild founding member Walter S. Arnold. More about Walter and his work: https://stonecarversguild.org/episode-7-walter-arnold/ The Stone…
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Send us a text In which Bethany, Matthew, and Joel from the Stone Carvers Guild speak with Malcolm Harlow and his wife Gale as they discuss his experience in stone carving through the years. More about Malcolm and the Stone Carvers Guild online at www.stonecarversguild.com. The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild.…
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Send us a text Join Bethany, Matt, and Joel as they talk with Bob Ragan and Mary Condon of Texas Carved Stone, sharing the lessons they've learned through their many years of operation of a large shop with elite stone carving for art and architecture. The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membe…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Stone Carvers Guild Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by the talented stone carver, Patrick Plunkett. Get ready to delve into the fascinating journey of this stone carver, from his English roots to iconic projects like the National Cathedral and the White House. Click here to see Patrick's work. Episode High…
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Send us a text In which Amy Brier sits down with Bethany, Joel, and Matt to discuss how to not deny that you are a lover of limestone. More information about her carving, and the Stone Carvers Guild, online: https://stonecarversguild.org/episode-3-amy-brier/ The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more abou…
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Send us a text In which Nick Fairplay sits down with Bethany, Joel, and Matt to discuss how to not be a professional pastry chef More information about his carving, and the Stone Carvers Guild, visit the episode notes online at www.stonecarversguild.org. The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about me…
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Send us a text In which Joseph Kincannon sits down with Bethany, Joel, and Matt to discuss how to not work in the gift shop. Learn about Joseph's history, carving, as well as the Stone Carving Guild, here. The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membership at www.stonecarversguild.org/get-involve…
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