Stone Carvers Guild Podcast
The oldest records of civilization come to us through stone carvings. Stone carving has evolved and adapted throughout the ages, in cultures around the world.
The Stone Carvers Guild is a group of independent working professional carvers based throughout the United States. We are working to ensure that carved stone will continue to play an important role in our built environment throughout the 21st century and beyond.
This podcast looks to capture members' stories and experiences to share with others.
Episodes
20 episodes
A Tale of Two Cathedrals: Part II
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...
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Episode 20
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A Tale of Two Cathedrals: Part I
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, ...
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Episode 19
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48:30
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Sean Hunter Williams
In this episode, Vermont stone carver Sean Hunter Williams explains how to work in granite, talks about getting diamond grinding tools in Italy, and tells how he returned to Vermont after art school to learn stone carving in his father’s studio...
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Episode 18
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1:08:39
Oleg Lobykin
Oleg Lobykin, Russian-born stone carver and artist, shares his knowledge about public monumental sculpture, restoration, sculptures in wildly varying mediums, training in the former USSR, and his experience learning as a young carver at St. Joh...
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Episode 17
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1:09:05
Fred X Brownstein
In this Interview, Italian-trained, Vermont-based carver Fred X Brownstein gets into the nitty-gritty of replication using the pointing machine (machinetta) and the history of replication methods. He also discusses his own education in human fi...
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Episode 16
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1:00:57
Scott Halverson
In this interview with Minnesotan carver Scott Halverson, the business of architectural carving is front and center. Scott and his business partner run a studio in Northeast Minneapolis and travel around the country restoring monuments. Of cour...
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Episode 15
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55:22
Sebastian Martorana
Sebastian Martorana, carver, illustrator, sculptor, teacher, and social media personality, discusses being an artist in Baltimore, his own formation through apprenticeship with stone carving veterans in DC, the relationship between illustration...
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Episode 13
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1:10:21
Stuart Simpson
Texan carver Stuart Simpson shares about his journey from carving found stones as a child to studying art at University to working with co-host Matthew Johnson at Texas Carved Stone (see Bob Ragan episode) to running his own studio. ...
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Episode 12
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58:52
Stephen Bouska
Join the trio for their conversation with Stephen Michael Bouska of Old World Stone Design in which they explore his unique background, in-depth knowledge of stone, and wide range of carving experiences...
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Episode 11
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1:00:36
Franco Minervini
Franco Minervini joins hosts Bethany, Matthew, and Joel to talk his storied history in stone carving and some of his favorite projects over the years.Learn more about Franco and the Stone Carvers Guild online at
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Episode 10
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59:43
Dale Johnson
Join Bethany, Matt, and Joel as they head to the studio of Dale Johnson of Old World Stone Carving in Ohio.For pictures of Dale's work and more about the Stone Carvers Guild, visit www.ston...
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Episode 9
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53:57
Michael Fannin
Join Bethany, Matthew, and Joel as they talk with longtime Stone Carvers Guild member Michael Fannin. The Vermont-based carver talks technique, stone, history, and much more in this in-depth conversation.More about Michael and the Stone...
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Episode 8
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1:04:09
Walter S. Arnold
In which Bethany, Matthew, and Joel discuss the age old problem of motivation in a solitary craft, before being motivated by the history, wisdom, and spirit of Chicago-based carver and Stone Carvers Guild founding member Walter S. Arnold.
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Episode 7
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1:12:22
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Malcolm S. Harlow, Jr.
In which Bethany, Matthew, and Joel from the Stone Carvers Guild speak with Malcolm Harlow and his wife Gale as they discuss his experience in stone carving through the years.More about M...
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Episode 6
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56:49
Bob Ragan and Mary Condon
Join Bethany, Matt, and Joel as they talk with Bob Ragan and Mary Condon of Texas Carved Stone, sharing the lessons they've learned through their many years of operation of a large shop with elite stone carving for art and architecture.
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Episode 5
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1:09:55
Patrick Plunkett
Welcome back to the Stone Carvers Guild Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by the talented stone carver, Patrick Plunkett. Get ready to delve into the fascinating journey of this stone carver, from his English roots to iconic projects like...
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Episode 4
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1:12:55
Amy Brier
In which Amy Brier sits down with Bethany, Joel, and Matt to discuss how to not deny that you are a lover of limestone.
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Episode 3
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