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
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 promote...
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.
The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membership at www.stonecarversguild.org/get-involved/.
Learn more about the Stone Carvers Guild at www.stonecarversguild.org.
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 hi...
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...
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, ...
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 (as well as how he stays warm there in the cold Vermont winters!). He also weighs in on the debate about hand tools vs. pneumatic tools and discussed the concept of fire-poked ...
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. John the Divine.
His websites, referenced extensively in this episode, include www.lobykin.com and www.customstonecarving.com.
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 figure sculpture at the studio of Nerina Simi in Florence as well as his current projects and contributions toward training the next generation of carvers.
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 course, Scott had a long journey that ran through Texas and Europe in order to get there. Matt, Joel and Bethany discuss this with Scott alongside a continuation of the hand tools v...
In which Cary Shafer sits down with Bethany, Joel, and Matt to discuss the path to discovering oneself.
The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membership at www.stonecarversguild.org/get-involved/.
Learn more about the Stone Carvers Guild at www.stonecarversguild.org.
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 and carving, working with different kinds of stone including salvaged stone, how to gild lettering, and using Instagram to connect with other artists.
More about Sebas...
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.
Also included - comments on running a stone carving business, a carving for Jeff Bezos, and the reading of a review!
Click here for more information about Stuart's stone ca...
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.
More about Stephen and the Stone Carvers Guild online at www.stonecarversguild.org.
The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membership at www.stonecarversgu...
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 www.stonecarversguild.org.
The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membership at www.stonecarversguild.org/get-involved/.
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.stonecarversguild.org.
The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membership at www.stonecarversguild.org/get-involved/.
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 Carvers Guild online at www.stonecarversguild.org.
The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membership at www.stonecarversg...
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.
More about Walter and his work: https://stonecarversguild.org/episode-7-walter-arnold/
The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more ...
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 Malcolm and the Stone Carvers Guild online at www.stonecarversguild.com.
The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membership at www.stonecarversguild.org/get-involved/.
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.
The Stone Carvers Guild Podcast is a production of the Stone Carvers Guild. Learn more about membership at www.stonecarversguild.org/get-involved/.
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 the National Cathedral and the White House.
Click here to see Patrick's work.
Episode Highlights:
- English Beginnings:
- Explore Patrick's artistic roots i...
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