Out of the Woodwork
Out of the Woodwork brings you stories from makers, artisans and craftspeople, sharing with you their passion for woodworking. Join host Sean Evelegh as he talks to influential leaders, creators, educators and philanthropists all striving to create a thriving woodworking community. Out of the Woodwork is brought to you by www.axminstertools.com
Episodes
14 episodes
S2 EP7: 50 years of tools - Alan and Ian Styles
In this bonus episode of Out of the Woodwork Sean talks to Alan Styles, Managing Director of Axminster Tools and his predecessor, Ian Styles, his uncle. This year marks Axminster Tools’ 50th year, which has seen it grow over the years from a...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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39:38
S2 EP6: Sharing Knowledge - Matt Estlea
In this episode, Sean talks to woodworker and online content creator Matt Estlea. Matt has forged himself a successful career on YouTube creating inspiring videos teaching invaluable woodworking techniques, with his unique style winning him ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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48:54
S2 EP5: No holding back - Abdollah Nafisi
In this episode Sean talks to Iranian craftsman Abdollah Nafisi. Abdollah specialises in making one-off commissions, that fuse both modern and heritage craftsmanship, from his studio in Sussex. With spontaneity, playfulness and improvisation...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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40:03
S2 EP4: Talking Materials - Leila Smith
In this episode, Sean talks to materials based artist Leila Smith. Often described as a metal worker, Leila is very much a woodworker at heart. Her love of materials exudes through her installation art and sculpture work and she is passionat...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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52:45
S2 EP3: Bridging the gap - Joseph Bray
In this episode I talk to Joseph Bray, furniture designer, maker, educator and Head of Wood School at The Sylva Foundation. Joe shares how his concerns for the future of craft education became the catalyst for a successful Churchill Fellowsh...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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54:34
S2 EP2: Spaces and Places - Alice Blogg
In this episode of Out of the Woodwork, Sean talks to Dorset based designer and maker, Alice Blogg. Alice’s contemporary designs are inspired by spaces and places. She is deeply interested in aesthetics and function and how things are used, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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44:07
S2 EP1: Inspiring the Future - Nick Zammeti
In this episode of Out of the Woodwork, Sean talks to artist, maker and YouTuber, Nick Zammeti. Nick loves to make and create stuff from nothing, but most of all he loves to entertain and inspire, encouraging anyone and everyone to get making.&...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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44:20
S1 EP6: Sebastian Cox
In this episode in the series of Out of the Woodwork, Sean Evelegh talks to renowned Designer and Craftsman Sebastian Cox. Sebastian’s passion for sustainability is channelled through his London based design studio and workshop, with his furnit...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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47:29
S1 EP5: Colwin Way
This week on Out of the Woodwork, Sean Evelegh talks to one of Axminster Tools’ very own woodturning professionals, Colwin Way about his passion for woodturning. What started as a hobby has now turned into a career, taking him all over the worl...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:01
S1 EP4: John Makepeace
In this episode of Out of the Woodwork, Sean Evelegh talks to renowned maker John Makepeace, about his illustrious career in furniture craft and design. His work has taken him around the world, working with numerous notable clients as a design ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:53
S1 EP3: Hattie Speed
In this episode of Out of the Woodwork, Sean Evelegh talks to award-winning designer, Hattie Speed. A talented designer and maker, Hattie is the founder of This Girl Makes, an on and offline community dedicated to makers and designers, that par...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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44:37
S1 EP2: Chris Fisher
In this episode of Out of the Woodwork, Sean talks to Chris Fisher, also known as The Blind Woodturner. Chris’ incredible story saw him discover a passion for woodturning after losing his sight in 2008. Chris now shares this passion...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:45
