Join Brian as he sits down with artist and wood worker Aldo Valdez Bohm at his Delta Lumber mill studio. Learn how Aldo's work as a potter also informed his work as a wood turner and more. See more of Aldo's work here: http://www.avalbo.com/avalbo/Home.html. 

Check it out as Brian has a splendid talk with artist Debra Broz in her Austin studio. Learn about how Debra turns back time thru her work with ceramic restoration, growing up in the middle of nowhere and some seriously great discussion on the importance of art as , well , the basis of everything. Pretty cool.

In Episode 6 Brian sits down with fellow Splintoid and long time studio mate Andy St. Martin who is a visual artist and fine art painter based out of Austin.  Listen in as Brian explores what makes a man tick (other than an artificail heart valve) who has dedicated the majority of his life to painting and making art. Go check out some of Andy's recent work along with sculptor Chris Levack at Pump Project in Austin on disply Feb 23 to March 23 at 702 Shady Lane. Opening March 23, 7 -10.

Listen in on the second half of my conversation with Austin based furniture maker Michael Yates. In the second half of this fun filled conversation recorded last fall  we get deep into the weeds of the business of custom furniture making. Enjoy. More about Michaels work here.

Join Brian in Episode 4 as he visits with glass blower Morgan (Graff) Bogart as they debate glass burns vs. saw cuts and the true composition of glass. As Morgan points out, we are surrounded by this beautiful yet fragile material and yet we rarely consider its origins. Learn about this , Morgans many summers at the renowned Pilchuck Glass School and more.

Michael and I had so much fun we couldn't stop talking so this is part 1. Look for part 2 on episode 5. Listen in as Michael and i discuss the learning curve of being a furniture maker, his back ground in electrical engineering and experience with Aggie bonfires. Fun fun fun.

In episode 2 I sit down with Kevin Collins of Blue Genie Art and discuss the history of Blue Genie and BG Art Bazaar, its origins at Black Mountain, Kevins early childhood experience of almost drowning at the The Springs and more.

In this premiere edition of CWD Brian sits down with craftsman designer Eric Billig. Eric's primary medium is concrete though he is also a fabiulous wood worker. Listen in as Brian and Eric discuss the ups and downs involved with the business (or as Eric aptly puts it , "lifestyle") of being a modern day craftsman.