Episode 009: Curtis Buchanan

Recorded May 7, 2020. Legendary Windsor Chair maker Curtis Buchanan from Jonesborough, Tennessee spends some time with Amy and Brien explaining a wide range of fascinating topics. He gives a helpful definition of different types of chairs and he discusses the idea of flow in workmanship, as well as some of the history of green-woodworking in the United States. Curtis also shares his view of a balanced approach to work and the supportive role his wife has played in his development as a c...

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Have you ever looked at potters smiling from their booth at the farmers’ market and wondered: “what’s their deal?” Have you ever considered whose hands are behind the wooden chair you're sitting on? How about those fancy kitchen knives you admire? Cut the Craft is a podcast that brings stories of handcraft and its makers to you. Perhaps you are a craftsperson looking for a fresh perspective, or a newcomer to handmade things; no matter your starting point, your hosts Amy Umbel and Brien Beidler are here to cut the craft.