Anne Briggs is a farmer, woodworker, and educator who turns big, overwhelming dreams into approachable, everyday practices. She blends regenerative agriculture, “lazy gardening,” and traditional hand-tool woodworking into stories and systems that help people build real skills and a life they love using whatever they have to get there. Through her online content and in-person classes, she invites folks to use their hands and their minds in a way that feels playful, honest, and sustainable. She leaves every interaction with a challenge: get outside, get your hands dirty, and look for the good. Because “whether you look for the bad or the good, you’ll find it. Finding the good even in the mundane is the first step towards building a life and a legacy bigger than yourself.”

We close out 2025 Maker Camp with Anne as we talk about just how meaningful this event has become to the broader maker community. Anne discusses her start in making, learning from old timers with old tools, and guiding future generations of makers. She speaks about the importance of stewardship, not just with tools, but with skills and knowledge as well. And content creation as an act of service, not self-promotion. Anne touches on her long, difficult journey into motherhood and what it’s teaching her. We discuss the challenges, and well-earned rewards, that come with choosing hard work and creative living. In an emotional wrap up, we all share highlights from the weekend. Anne’s observation that “this is where the good stuff is” really hits home. 

Like everything Anne does, this one is full of honesty, hope, a little humor, and a whole lot of heart.

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