This episode of the Stone Carvers Guild Podcast sits down with renowned architect Michael Imber. The trio of Bethany, Matthew, and Joel talk with Imber about his unique approach to architecture that often utilizes stone carving and traditional practices.
Matthew Nunn, known as @marginedmallet on Instagram, is a dry stone craftsman with a deep rooted passion for the craft, its history, and education within traditional stone masonry.
In this ongoing series regarding stone carving related fields, he joins hosts Bethany, Matthew, and Joel to talk about his unique line of work and shares lessons he has found along the way.
Learn more about Matthew at his website, www.rivervalleystonework.com.
In this episode, Simeon Warren discusses his well-rounded stone carving education in England gained by working at Lincoln and Wells Cathedral. Theresa interview then diverges into thoughts about integrating new technologies into carving. We wrap up with Simeon’s story of how he and others founded the American College of Building Arts in Charleston, SC.
In this special episode of the Stone Carvers Guild Podcast, Bethany, Matthew, and Joel sit down with architect Steve Mouzon of The Original Green to explore his unique philosophy on the role of stone in design. Known for his work in traditional architecture and sustainable building practices, Steve shares how stonework shapes his vision and why he believes it’s essential in creating spaces that endure.
In this unique episode, Killian and Petra O’Flaherty join us from Ireland to discuss their lineage of stone carving, Ballyknockan (the “granite village”), and the importance of taking on apprentices. This is the Stone Carvers Guild’s first internationally recorded podcast!
Learn more about Killian and Petra’s business at www.oflahertystone.com.
Here are pictures, courtesy of Killian and Petra, about topics referenced in the podcast.
Myles Schachter of 2Sculpt joins the podcast crew to discuss his unique perspectives as a sculptor, supplier, teacher, and more in this eclectic episode.
As a stone sculptor and a supplier of stone and stone carving tools, he operates a business called 2Sculpt based in Lawrence, Kansas, where he has a studio and offers workshops. Learn more at www.2sculpt.com.
Below are pictures of Myles’ work he shared with us and we discuss in the episode.
In this episode of the Stone Carvers Guild Podcast, Matthew and Joel mix things up by chatting with fellow stone enthusiasts from the Maine Stone Workers Guild. Guests Norman Casas and Sam Finkelstein share about their work, the mission of their guild, and give us a preview of the upcoming Rockland Stone Symposium happening July 14–26, 2025. It’s a great look at how the craft of stone carving is celebrated and promoted in another way.
Learn more about the Maine Stone Workers Guild at mainestoneworkersguild.org.
Plus, a link to the Trow and Holden guide discussed in this episode.
In which Robin Antar sits down with Bethany, Joel, and Matt to talk realism, pop‑culture and storytelling in stone carving.
Find out more about Robin’s work at her website, www.robinantar.com.
In this episode, Matt and Bethany interview Ron Clamp, a third generation carver from originally from stone industry hotspot Elberton, GA and now residing in South Carolina. Ron has passed through many phases in his carving career, from monument making to sandblasting, digital designing, gilding, and running a traveling workshop. He heads Cornerstone Dimensional where he and his team create large monuments, restore historic buildings, host workshops, and much more. He is passionate about assimilating new techniques and tools in order to get the job done in a way that optimizes quality and economy.
This episode is a great one to listen to if you’re curious about the nitty-gritty of sandblasting and how to work in granite!
In this episode, carvers from the two major training grounds of stone carvers in the US in the last 50 years – the stone yards of St. John the Divine in New York City and the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. – sit down with Matt, Bethany, and Joel and discuss the ins and outs of working on such massive projects with far reaching impact. Nick Fairplay and Joseph Kincannon join us on behalf of St. John the Divine, and Walter Arnold and Patrick Plunkett join us on behalf of the National Cathedral.
The conversation continues! In this part two episode, carvers from the two major training grounds of stone carvers in the US in the last 50 years – the stone yards of St. John the Divine in New York City and the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. – sit down with Matt, Bethany, and Joel and discuss their teaching methods and more.
Nick Fairplay and Joseph Kincannon join us on behalf of St. John the Divine, and Walter Arnold and Patrick Plunkett join us on behalf of the National Cathedral.
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