MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

Kate returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how a 1918 house lead her to pyrography and the inspiring work Brian Newell and David Savage. It's a fun conversation with some intriguing answers. Ch…

The one and only Kate Swann of the Florida School of Woodwork joins us on this episode to talk about the School, its mission, and its programs and classes. The Florida School of Woodwork is fantastic…

Happy New Year! Andy returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about his woodworking background from a young age, his big list of stumbling blocks, and the chairmakers that have influenced his work…

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! For your Holiday listening pleasure we have an interview with the prolific chairmaker Andy Jack.  Andy also teaches chairmaking in his cozy Connecticut workshop. J…

Michael Jury returns to answer the 5 Questions.  We find out a safety class lead to his passion for woodworking. We also talk about old school influences and 1" chisels. Check it out!

Michael Jury joins us to talk about his new career as a professional woodworker. His award winning designs are mix of shaker, mid-century modern and Japanese influences. It's a fascinating conversati…

Rusty returns to answer the 5 Questions. From building a kayak to an infill mallet, it's fun conversation highlighting Rusty's many interests. Check it out!

Rusty Tchernis joins us to discuss his journey into chairmaking, toolmaking, and the greenest woodworking of all - Bonsai. It's a engaging and fascinating discussion. Check it out!

Matt returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about the sweet seduction of a Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event, and Matt's obsession with bandsaws. Check it out!

Matt Lynch, a recent graduate of Northwest Woodworking Studio Online Mastery Program, joins us on this episode to talk about his experience with the program. It's a fascinating conversation with a gr…

Dan Faia returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about Dan's two favorite tools, and his journey from a Junior High shop class to North Bennet Street School. Check it out!

Dan Faia joins us on this episode to talk about all things woodworking. From his wood carving, commission work, instructional classes, and his day job at NBBS, it's a in depth conversation with a tru…

Wilbur returns to podcast to discuss some of the important aspects of Asian furniture. We have visited with Wilbur before about the ingenuity and function of Japanese and Asian tools, now let's talk …

It's the obligatory 420 episode! Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how the influence of Paul Sellers lead to TikTok and Reddit. (Psst...we even set-up a chairmaking subreddit during the…

Jon Joffe joins us on this episode to talk about his continuing journey into toolmaking and woodworking. We also talk about his incredible access to different wood species, and the inspiration of a t…

Matt returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out what Matt's first words were, and his favorite tools with and without tails. It's a fun time with some interesting takes. Check it out!

On this episode Matt Wajda joins us to talk about his tenure at North Bennet Street School as both an instructor and student. We also talk about his professional woodworking company, River City Funit…

Gary Rogowski joins us again to talk about his new "smaller" studio, the upcoming student class for his Online Mastery Program, and other fun happenings. It's a delightful and inspiring conversation …

Daniel Clay returns to answer the 5 Questions. Daniel shares how music led to boat building; the inspiration he gets from his sister's work, and his "23" favorite tools. Check it out!

This episode is a celebration and tribute to a life of Nancy Hiller - a life well lived. This episode is a compilation of several interviews we had with Nancy over the years. She will continue to be …