In this episode of the Stone Carvers Guild Podcast, hosts Bethany and Joel sit down with Margaret Moore, co-owner of Northern Stone Carving in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Margaret shares her experiences in the world of architectural stone carving, including her intricate journey to where she is today from state capitol projects and beyond. Learn more about… Read More »

Stone Carvers Guild Podcast For generations, Trow & Holden has been synonymous with stone working tools in North America. In this episode, Joel, Matt, and Bethany talk with Jordan Keyes, Trow & Holden vice president of sales and business development, to explore the company’s remarkable history, from its beginnings serving Vermont’s granite industry to becoming… Read More »

Stone Carvers Guild Podcast Stone carver Jim Larson joins the Stone Carvers Guild Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on craft, philosophy, and the practice of working in granite. From his unconventional entry into carving to large-scale public sculpture and granite work in the Northeast, Jim shares insights on tools, mentorship, and the idea of “embodied… Read More »

Stone Carvers Guild Podcast In this episode of the Stone Carvers Guild Podcast, hosts Bethany Lee, Matthew Johnson, and Joel Penhorwood sit down with longtime letter carver and calligrapher Janey Westin. Janey calls Minnesota home and began her career as a professional calligrapher in 1985. Her love of letters naturally led her into the world… Read More »

Stone Carvers Guild Podcast In this episode of the Stone Carvers Guild Podcast, we’re joined by Kierk Ashmore-Sorensen to discuss his work with The Alberene Foundation and its mission to preserve and advance traditional stone carving, specifically through the history of the The Alberene Soapstone Company. Learn more about Kierk and his work at www.industrialstone.com and The Alberene… Read More »

Stone Carvers Guild Podcast 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. Learn more about Michael at his website here.

Stone Carvers Guild Podcast 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… Read More »

Stone Carvers Guild Podcast 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… Read More »

Stone Carvers Guild Podcast 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… Read More »