Out of the Woodwork is a brand new podcast for designers and woodworkers, brought to you by Axminster Tools.

Join host Sean Evelegh in this first podcast series, as he talks to  creators, educators, and philanthropists, bringing you conversations on all the big topics in woodworking, including conservation, sustainability and education, as well as inspiring stories, chat and more.

In this episode of Out of the Woodwork, Sean Evelegh sits down with Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces presenter, William Hardie, who shares his journey through woodwork, his collaborative and philosophical approach to design and his work at Studio Hardie. 

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 for woodturning with others, offering demonstrations and tuition, and his widely acclaimed, artistic pieces, are highly sought after. 

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 particularly aims to celebrate and promote women in craft and design.

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 consultant and producing a wealth of high end commissions.  

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 world. Colwin can be found sharing this passion for turning on Axminster Tools’ YouTube channel week in, week out on Woodworking Wisdom Live.

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 furniture and homeware designed and made with, what he describes as, a ‘nature-first perspective’.

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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