In North Carolina, working from a 100-year-old cabin on his land, Tobias Crislip is keeping a traditional craft alive. As part of the small, family-run business Wyatt & Dad, Tobias doesn’t just fix boots, he gives them new life.Cobblering is often overlooked. It’s not about starting from scratch, but about repair and preserving what matters. Tobias is carrying on a skill fewer people know how to do.We visited him in May to hear about his journey, the craft and how he’s educating the public through social media and YouTube, one pair of boots at a time.We Are MakersInsta: @weare_makersWebsite & WAM Mission Info: ⁠https://www.wearemakers.shopTobias CrislipInsta: @procobblersWebsite: https://wyattanddad.comRecorded on: NomonoInsta: @nomonosoundWebsite: https://nomono.co/Want to support us on the road? Buy us a coffee:⁠https://ko-fi.com/wearemakers

In this episode, we sit down with Becca Jane Koehler, a ceramic artist and illustrator based in Nashville, TN. We visited Becca at her home studio back in May while passing through the area and had a great conversation about her creative journey. We've followed Becca's work on Instagram for a long time, so was really great to see her work in person. Becca started out in product design at Target, creating furniture, dinnerware, and bedding. Since then, she’s worked as a freelance illustrator and built a career that spans ceramics and design. We talk about transitioning between creative fields, building a freelance career, and how she balances multiple disciplines while turning her home into a space that reflects her style.A great lunchtime listen! We Are MakersInsta: @weare_makersWebsite & WAM Mission Info: ⁠https://www.wearemakers.shopBecca JaneInsta: @beccajanestudioWebsite: https://www.beccajane.comRecorded on: NomonoInsta: @nomonosoundWebsite: https://nomono.co/Want to support us on the road? Buy us a coffee:⁠https://ko-fi.com/wearemakers

For this episode, we travelled to Indiana to meet Nathan Brandt – CEO of Coal Iron Works – and hear the remarkable story behind the company’s founding. What followed was a powerful, emotional, and deeply personal conversation. Nathan opens up about the origins of Coal, the hardships they’ve faced, the lessons learned, and the profound loss of co-founder and friend, Andy Davis.A huge thank you to the entire team at Coal Iron Works for welcoming us into their world – and for getting Jack into Coal School to forge his very own hammer!We’re also incredibly proud to share that Coal Iron Works is now an official sponsor of We Are Makers, supporting our mission to tell maker stories across the globe.We Are MakersInsta: @weare_makersWebsite & WAM Mission Info: ⁠https://www.wearemakers.shopCoal IronworksInsta: @coalironworksWebsite: https://coaliron.com/

Nathan BrandtInsta: @farmsmith.coInsta: @brandtblossomfarmRecorded on: NomonoInsta: @nomonosoundWebsite: https://nomono.co/Want to support us on the road? Buy us a coffee:⁠https://ko-fi.com/wearemakersIf you’re drawn to real stories, raw conversations, and the fire that fuels creative lives – this episode is for you. Like, share, and subscribe – it really helps!

For this episode, we travelled to rural Indiana to meet Daniel - a former creative professional whose career was upended by the layoffs of 2020. With an industry in collapse and no clear next step, Daniel and his family made a life-changing move: back to the farming community where he was raised, to start over from scratch.What began as an experimental side project in his basement has grown into a thriving letterpress studio. Now, Daniel creates custom prints, collaborates with businesses, and shares his journey through talks and workshops across the U.S., all from his home studio nestled in the heart of farmland - which we visited!His story is one of creative reinvention and the power of staying open to unexpected possibilities. It’s exactly the kind of story we’re here to tell.We Are MakersInsta: @weare_makersWebsite & WAM Grant Info: ⁠https://www.wearemakers.shopHOOSIER TYPE CoInsta: @hoosiertype.coWebsite: https://hoosiertypeco.squarespace.com/Recorded on: NomonoInsta: @nomonosoundWebsite: https://nomono.co/If you'd like to buy us a coffee on the road - the link is below:⁠https://ko-fi.com/wearemakersIf you enjoy genuine conversations, road-trip discoveries, and creative inspiration, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share - Please!

Have you ever experienced an inspiring encounter that was completely unplanned? That happened to us on the road in the USA. We dropped in on Jordan Wright of Wright & Rede and were blown away.... he used the hashtag madeinclevland on instagram and that's how we found him!In this episode, you’ll hear:– How this spontaneous stop led to one of our favorite conversations– Jordan's incredible artistic vision, philosophy, and creative process– Stories behind his most memorable works and collaborations– Insightful takeaways about pursuing passion and embracing unexpected opportunitiesJordan is one of those rare people you instantly feel happy to meet. His energy, openness, and craft are truly inspiring and this chat is as genuine and refreshing as it gets.We Are MakersInsta: @weare_makersWebsite & WAM Grant Info: ⁠https://www.wearemakers.shopWRIGHT & REDEJordan LeeInsta: @wrightandredeWebsite: https://www.wrightandrede.comRecorded on: NomonoInsta: @nomonosoundWebsite: https://nomono.co/If you'd like to buy us a coffee on the road - the link is below:⁠https://ko-fi.com/wearemakersIf you enjoy genuine conversations, road-trip discoveries, and creative inspiration, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share - Please!

Our USA trip continues where we stopped and visited this amazing family business in Sylvain, Pennsylvania. We speak with Connie & Kayle Sickler.

This conversation features a family running a timber frame business and explores their philosophy and journey. They discuss the origins of the business, tracing a love for timber framing through generations, and the decision to incorporate CNC machining for efficiency and wider reach while still valuing traditional craft. The family emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, prioritizing family time over unlimited growth, and their belief in collaboration with external experts. They also touch on the durability and potential for reuse of timber frames, viewing their work as creating lasting structures that become part of people's lives and the landscape.

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In this episode, we hang out with Will Adams – the maker behind Honey Brook Tools. Based in Vermont, Will creates beautiful, functional hand tools for woodworkers, all crafted with care in his one-man workshop.

We talk about his journey from teaching to toolmaking, what inspires his designs, and how he’s built a business focused on quality, honesty, and good old-fashioned craftsmanship. Will’s all about making tools that feel great in your hand and make you want to create. It’s a relaxed, honest chat with a guy who genuinely loves what he does.

We Are MakersInsta: @weare_makersWebsite & WAM Grant Info: https://www.wearemakers.shop/Will AdamsInsta: @honeybrooktools_and_woodworksWebsite: https://honeybrooktools.com/Youtube: @Honey_Brook_ToolsRecorded on: NomonoInsta: @nomonosoundWebsite: https://nomono.co/If you'd like to buy us a coffee on the road - the link is belowhttps://ko-fi.com/wearemakers

Our first podcast back in the US took us to New Hampshire where we had the honour of sitting down with Thomas Boucher, the skilled hands and curious mind behind Greasy Luck Forge. From growing up in his father’s blacksmith shop to becoming one of the few traditional locksmiths in the U.S., Thomas is on a mission to preserve and share the intricate art of handmade lock-making and historical metalwork.We loved visiting his shop after having featured him in Ed.4 of our We Are Makers Magazine. Jack and I stayed the evening, went for dinner and enjoyed getting to know Thomas better.

We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, we return to the forge of Alex Pole - blacksmith, maker, and previously featured maker of We Are Makers. First featured in Edition One, Alex has spent over three decades honing his craft and building his business.We talk about how he got started, how the craft has evolved, and why he’s shifting away from social media to embrace more traditional, meaningful forms of communication - like newsletters and word-of-mouth. From navigating the changing landscape of business to staying true to the rhythms of hand-forged work, this is a rich, honest conversation about craft in a fast-moving world.Recorded in his forge, this episode is both a catch-up and a deeper dive into what it means to be a maker today - resilient, adaptive, and always learning._______________________We Are MakersInsta: @weare_makersWebsite & WAM Grant Info: https://www.wearemakers.shop/https://www.wearemakers.shop/Alex Pole Insta: @alexpoleironworkWebsite :https://www.alexpoleironwork.comRecorded on: NomonoInsta: @nomonosoundWebsite: https://nomono.co/https://nomono.co/If you'd like to buy us a coffee on the road - the link is belowhttps://ko-fi.com/wearemakersThank you!Kate & Jack

This week on WAMCAST, we’re joined by Donna Collinson - the flamework glass artist behind The Glass Florist. From a 15-year-old florist to a viral sensation with a year-long waitlist, Donna shares how she found her niche creating intricate glass flower bouquets that never wilt. We talk about the sensory magic of working with glass, the moment a viral video changed everything, and we talk about her invite to the Corning Museum of Glass (in New York) this year May 2025 (which we are attending!)We were so excited to visit Donna in her Northamptonshire workshop. After featuring her in Edition Eleven of We Are Makers, we knew we had to see her process in person - and it did not disappoint. Spending time with people who just get it is so inspiring. Fittingly, we’re releasing this episode the same week Donna heads to New York for her big live demonstration at the Corning Museum of Glass.It’s a story about carving your own path, trusting your creative gut, and building something beautiful from the ground up._______________________

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Recorded on: NomonoInsta: @nomonosoundWebsite: https://nomono.co/If you'd like to buy us a coffee on the road - the link is belowhttps://ko-fi.com/wearemakersThank you!Kate & Jack