Teach With Your Hands

Latest Episodes:

We've Moved! May 27, 2019

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Hello friends!

In case you missed the announcement, the podcast has moved to a new home: www.goodcitycraft.com/podcast

Check there for future episodes (like Episode 5 with Brandy Clements) and updates on the school, Good City Craft School.

Thanks for following along!

E4: Kip Christensen on Why Shop Programs in Utah are Thriving May 13, 2019

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Kip Christensen on the real reason behind the decline in high school shop programs in the US, and why Utah's programs are still going strong. We'll also cover Kip's experience as a video content creator (before YouTube was invented) and what's made the Utah Woodturning Symposium so successful in the 40 years of its existence.

Learn from Kip:

Brigham Young University’s TES program

Marc Adams’ workshops

Turning with Rex and Kip DVDs

E3: Bruce Dehnert on Artistic Schizophrenia and Beginner's Mind Apr 29, 2019

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Bruce Dehnert on how thinking like a writer makes him an unusual ceramist. We’ll cover the benefits of bringing technology into a classroom, the differences between teaching at a university and a small craft school, and why informing people about the lives of great artists is an important part of craft education.

Learn from Bruce:

Bruce’ Website: brucedehnert.blogspot.com

Contact Bruce: ceramics@petersvalley.org

Peter’s Valley Craft School

Sussex County Community College

E2: Chris Gochnour on Skateboarding, Necessary Failures and Having a Good Time Apr 15, 2019

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Chris Gochnour on how providing a fun experience is at the heart of his teaching. We cover how students have changed in the last 30 years, what Chris misses about doing commissioned work now that he’s teaching full time, and why you need to start teaching before you feel like you know everything.

Learn from Chris:

Chris’ Website: www.chrisgochnour.com

Instagram: @thejoinersbench

Marc Adams Workshops

Salt Lake Community College

E1: Matt Kenney on Philosophy, Generosity and Design Apr 15, 2019

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Matt Kenney on how his background in Philosophy has influenced the way he teaches woodworking. We cover how to tell if you’re ready for teaching, debate whether you can learn to be a good designer, and Matt reveals the woodworking skills he finds most challenging to teach.

Learn from Matt:

Matt’s Website: mekwoodworks.com

Instagram: @mekwoodworks

Matt and Joe Woodworking Fun Hour

YouTube: Matt Kenney Channel

Trailer: Welcome to TWYH! Apr 14, 2019

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A little bit about the host and the purpose of this podcast. We'll be releasing episodes once every 2 weeks on Mondays.

Patreon: patreon.com/twyh

Instagram: @twyhpodcast

Web: amymakeseverything.com/twyh

Contact: twyhpodcast@gmail.com