In this episode, I talk with Nadav Ben Shlomo @nbs_artnwood, an artist originally from Israel who now lives and works in Prague, Czech Republic.

Nadav creates beautiful and playful pieces from locally sourced wood. He shares his passion not only through his work but also via Instagram, YouTube, and Patreon.

We discussed his creative process, workspace, content creation, and the reasons behind his love for this craft. I hope you enjoy listening!

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Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons
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Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly
Music: Pixabay

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In this episode, I talk to Felix Lane @felix_the_wood, a young and talented greenwood carver from Cornwall, UK. Felix carved his first spoon at the age of 11 and has been honing his craft ever since. His enthusiasm is unmistakable, and it’s great to see a young man find something that gives him not only joy but also a drive and direction in his life.

Felix has always had the support of his family, particularly his mum, who showed that it’s possible to make a living by creating things and following your passion. He was fortunate to find a mentor early on in Dominic Pierce @cornishwoodsmith, a local, experienced, and established craftsman. Through this connection, Felix gained access to tools, materials, and valuable knowledge, which opened up the world of working with wood and helped him grow into the talented maker he is today.

Felix now sells his work at markets and through a shared website with his mother https://www.lauralane.co.uk/collections/felix-the-wood .

I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation.

Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons

(info.rootsspoons@gmail.com)

Editing and Producing: Julia Pouly

Music: Pixabay

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In this episode, I speak with @SamuelAlexandershapes. Samuel talks about how he initially came to carving through seeking help dealing with depression. Something clicked, and it has since become a strong positive influence in his life. He spent many years learning and eventually teaching at the @LondonGreenwood. He is creating beautiful objects with wood, with his vessels at the center stage. We discuss why and how he carves these vessels and what he enjoys and gains from the process. It was a really nice conversation, and I’m very happy to have had the chance to spend the time together. I hope you enjoy listening.

Hosted by Simon Pouly @rootsspoons

Editing and Behind the scenes work: Julia Pouly

Music: Pixabay

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