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Crafting a Revolution

A maker is someone who has a passion for creating something where formerly there was nothing. Making and being creative may be their full time job, a part-time hustle, or a hobby that brings them joy. Every week I will bring you two interviews of female and nonbinary makers of all kinds from all over the world.

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May 5th 2022 - A message from the host

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/05/06

Hello fellow makers, artists, and craftspeople. Today I should be releasing episode 248 of the podcast. Yet, I cannot. On May 2nd of this week, we found out, through a leaked draft from the Supreme Court, that it is every intention of that Supreme Court to overrule Roe V. Wade. Roe V. Wade, which was decided on January 22, 1973 is the decision that gave everybody with a uterus full, legal, and safe access to ALL forms of reproductive health care. The last, and ONLY time I have made a statement

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Episode 247 - Cristina Cordova

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/04/29

Cristina Cordova received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Puerto Rico and continued to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. In 2002 she entered a three-year artists residency program at Penland School of Crafts where she later served on the board of trustees from 2006 to 2010. Recognitions included a USA Artist Fellowship, and American Crafts Council Emerging Artist Grant, a North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship, a

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Episode 246 - Leah Woods

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/04/27

Join us for an exciting discussion with Leah Woods who is an artist, woodworker, sculptor, educator and community organizer in New Hampshire. She is an Associate Professor of Art at the University of New Hampshire where she teaches woodworking, and also works with the Women’s POP program teaching incarcerated women the craft of woodworking. Leah also maintains a studio practice and is a member of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association. You can find Leah on Instagram @leahkathleenwoods You

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Episode 245 - Sarah of Ugly Duckling House

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/04/22

Sarah is the creator, author, and voice of Ugly Duckling House™. She started blogging in 2010 with a few crazy stories about what she found as she was renovating her home (the press-on fingernails she found in the fridge still give her chills). She went from your typical 9-6 software job to a full career that is never the same and reaches millions of people each year! For many years, Sarah was a single chick in the power tool aisle. Life kept going, and now she shares her DIY adventures alongside

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Episode 244 - Jacqui C Smith

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/04/18

Illustrator Jacqui C. Smith creates unique artwork that showcases diversity amongst women of color. After graduating from Columbia College of Chicago with a B.A. in Traditional Animation, Jacqui headed to Burbank California to begin her journey as a freelance artist. In the last ten years, Jacqui’s created children’s books and illustrations for self-publishers, publishing companies, and businesses including Duck Studios Animation, Disney, YWCA, and more. When she’s not working on commissions, you

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Episode 243 - Sondra Elder

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/04/12

Sondra Elder is a self-taught artist, who was not able to truly devote time to her creative journey until after retiring from her life in the business world. With pottery, Sondra’s chosen medium is porcelain because its strength and delicacy learn to live in harmony. It is the perfect canvas to display the beautiful zinc-silicate crystals that can only be created through normally destructive fire. These naturally occurring phenomena inspire her never-ending desire to artistically harness their

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Episode 242 - Rogelio of Crooked Craftwork

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/04/08

Rogelio Rendon is a nonbinary maker that does woodcarving, furniture making, and all sorts of other woodworking. Perhaps the deepest love though is for carving characters that are influenced by Native American and Japanese cultures in addition to Rogelio’s lived experiences. In addition to carving characters for themselves and occasionally selling their work, Rogelio also works for a furniture maker in the San Diego area. You can follow along with Rogelio and their work on Instagram.

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Episode 242 - Rogelio of Crooked Craftwork

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/04/08

Rogelio Rendon is a nonbinary maker that does woodcarving, furniture making, and all sorts of other woodworking. Perhaps the deepest love though is for carving characters that are influenced by Native American and Japanese cultures in addition to Rogelio’s lived experiences. In addition to carving characters for themselves and occasionally selling their work, Rogelio also works for a furniture maker in the San Diego area. You can follow along with Rogelio and their work on Instagram.

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Episode 241 - Robyn Ness, RNA Woodworks

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/03/31

Robyn’s woodworking journey began in 2017, soon after stepping foot into his first wood shop. Since then, they have spent countless hours of hard work following his woodworking and artistic passions. He is a self-taught woodwork and exploring different mediums has helped him develop his creativity and craftsmanship skills. Since starting their small business, they have taken on many commissions. He continues to work to grow his business not just with woodworking, but also with other art mediums such

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Episode 240 - Thelma of TK Woodworking

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/03/30

Thelma is a lover of all projects. She is a self-described small town, part-time woodworker that hates sanding and is always looking for ways to improve her skillset. It all started with a needed drawer which turned into what I will call power tool creep instead of project creep. Now she takes on commission work to fit into her day job schedule and is really enjoying working with her hands. You can follow along with Thelma on Instagram.

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Episode 240 - Thelma of TK Woodworking

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/03/30

Thelma is a lover of all projects. She is a self-described small town, part-time woodworker that hates sanding and is always looking for ways to improve her skillset. It all started with a needed drawer which turned into what I will call power tool creep instead of project creep. Now she takes on commission work to fit into her day job schedule and is really enjoying working with her hands. You can follow along with Thelma on Instagram.

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Episode 239 - Valerie Berlage

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/03/25

Valerie Berlage is a woodworker, artist, and owner of Lauraine Lillie Studios based out of Western North Carolina. She developed her craft and business name from her grandparents who taught her how to make. Tune in as we discuss the early days in the woodshop with her grandfather, to what is inspiring Valerie to create her contemporary jewelry designs, intricate wall hangings and other works now. You can find Valerie on Instagram @laurainelilliestudios. You can see more of Valerie’s’s work and

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Episode 238 - Nicole Crowder

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/03/18

Nicole Crowder Upholstery is a Black-owned furniture and upholstery studio creating commissioned, generational, one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture and home furnishings like meditation pillows, poufs and more. Nicole’s work has been commissioned by the leading hotel chains, restaurants, and spaces. She also has created bespoke pieces for private clients and has been featured in design publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, and Martha Stewart Living. Nicole began her journey into

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Episode 237 - Polilla Cooperative

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/03/16

Rosi and Annikki work together as Polilla Cooperative, an artisanal carpentry business in Mexico. They have found in carpentry, a trade traditionally viewed as a male practice, that as queer women their access to the profession is limited. They have also faced things like sexualization, harassment, and being treated as less capable, restricted to a secondary status. Through their experiences of trying to learn while being treated as outsiders, they decided they wanted to build a collaborative

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Episode 236 - Rachel David

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/03/11

Rachel David, raised in Maryland and resident of North Carolina, is a blacksmith, sculptor, designer and maker. Her metalwork practice is holistic, encompassing art, furniture, architectural elements, activism, collaborations and gardening. The work focuses on social and environmental justice, community, and communication, analyzing the many layers of colonization, restraints and expectations across bodies and landscapes. You can find Rachel and her work on Instagram and her Website. You may also

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Episode 235 - Sieng, Crafty at Heart

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/03/04

Sieng, Crafty at Heart, is a nurse, wife, Mom, and maker. Her maker journey started when she made a teeter-totter for her kids with the help of a local woodworker. After that, she started gathering tools to fill up her garage and started seeing what she can make. She has enjoyed making everything from furniture, to home projects, and recently resin. You can follow along with Sieng and her maker journey on Instagram.

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Episode 234 - Allie Katz, Geeky Faye Art

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/03/02

Allie Katz is a classically trained fine artist with a passion for 3D and digital art, which translates to never being good at doing just one thing. They created Geeky Faye Art to showcase their need for adventure. With Geeky Faye Art you will find a variety of projects across multiple styles, approaches, and mediums. Allie is constantly in search of new artistic expression. Everything with Geeky Faye Art is the work of one person, Allie. There is no team behind them, and as such every bit of

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Episode 233 - Jean Gray Mohs

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/02/25

Jean Gray Mohs is an abstract artist that uses inter-disciplinary techniques to create dynamic and colorful sculptures using materials such as wood, threads, cardboard and more. She is based out of North Carolina, is a homeschooling mom, as well as a double lung transplant recipient. In our chat Jean Gray shared her approach to balancing life and work in isolation for the past few years, while still appearing in a staggering and impressive 12 exhibitions in 2021 alone. Be sure to Jean Gray on

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Episode 232 - Stephanie of Uncommon Outpost

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/02/18

Stephanie of Uncommon Outpost is an artist, maker, and general collector of hobbies. She has tackled pretty much everything between car mechanics to sewing, pushing herself to always take her projects outside the box. Stephanie grew up with two parents who did everything themselves way before being DIY was cool, and she was included in that from the very start. You can be sure she always has at least one project in the works. Be sure to follow her on Instagram and YouTube. Find your hosts at Freeman

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Episode 231 - Annie Evelyn

Crafting a Revolution ·

2022/02/16

Joy, laughter, and the unexpected are at the heart of Annie Evelyn's work. Employing a range of materials (handmade paper flowers to Swarovski Crystals) and processes (tessellating metal pieces to create soft upholstered seating or embedding fresh cut flowers to add aroma), Evelyn uses furniture’s inherent interactive qualities and relationships to the human body to create new and surprising experiences. From 2014-2017 Evelyn was resident artist at the Penland School of Craft in North Carolina and

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