The YEG Makers

In this episode, I visit with Kyle from Clos General Leather and watch him make a veg-tanned belt. Kyle is one of two full time makers I interviewed, and he brings a different perspective to making as a small business owner. To see images of the belt or Kyle’s process, please visit his page on theyegmakers.com or follow the project on social media - @theyegmakers

In this episode, was in the forge with Shawn from Front Step Forge. Shawn has a unique perspective to making and the maker community that he articulates like no one I’ve met. On top of that, he made me an incredible hammer. To see images of the hammer or Shawn’s process, please visit his page or follow the project on social media - @theyegmakers

n this episode, I chat with our newest maker, Kassandra from Kays Gem Creations. Although new to the maker world, she shows a ton of passion and skill in wire art. During our conversation, Kassandra made a tree of life pendant using simple tools, copper wire and a labradorite stone. To see images of the pendant or Kassandras process, please visit her page or follow the project on social media - @theyegmakers

In this episode, I visited Holly from False Holly where I learned about each phase of knitting. We started with dying the wool, carding, spinning and finally knitting a beautiful hat for her daughter. To see images of the hat or Holly’s process, please visit her page or follow the project on social media - @theyegmakers

In this episode, I head into the welding shop with Maggie from Industrial Growth. Maggie is a true artist that creates functional art from recycled materials. Listen along as she takes an old winch and turns it into a beautiful lamp.  To see images of Maggie and her process, visit her page or follow on social media - @theyegmakers.

In this episode, I moved into a world I know little about – quilting. I’ve always loved quilts but had no clue as to what when into making one. Cerri from It’s a Quilty Life took me through the process and it was enlightening. Wait until you hear about the time and skill it takes to create these beautiful masterpieces. To see images of Cerri making her quilt, please visit her page or follow me on social media - @theyegmakers

In this episode, I visit with Carrie from Two Carrots Studio – a local silversmith that make incredible jewellery from start to finish. Her work can be found online and markets around the Edmonton area throughout the year. As you’ll hear in the podcast, Carrie is passionate about makers and the maker economy. To see images of the ring Carrie made and her process, please visit her page or follow the project on social media - @theyegmakers

In this episode, I swung by the garage shop of Thistle Pipes where Trevor makes incredible pipes that he sells all over the world. The precision and artistry he brings to the world of pipe making is incredible – we truly have a secret treasure in Edmonton. To see images of the pipe and Trevor’s process, please visit his page or follow the project on social media - @theyegmakers

In this episode, I visit KJ McAlister from Viva Clay Works. I visited her in November of 2019 and she took me through the process of making an incredible mug. When I brought the mug home, my wife commented on how perfect it was. To see images of the mug and KJ’s process, please visit her page or follow along on social media - @theyegmakers

In my first episode, I visit Todd Safronovich from Urban Carrot Hot Glass. I visited him in November of 2019 where he made a couple of amazing drinking glasses. Todd invited me into his studio to talk while he worked. As you might notice, there are sounds of a camera in the background – to see images of Todd’s process, please visit his page or follow along on social media - @theyegmakers