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Advice from a master woodworker.

28 June 2025 at 12:43

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Aled Lewis, a career furniture designer and maker, sits down with me for a conversation about his career, his impact on the craft, and his advice for his students. Aled was my teacher in the 9-month program at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship back in 2012-13, and much like Robert Heritage before him, I owe a lot to him as an inspiration.

I hope you glean something useful from this interview style conversation. And I hope it inspires you to go make a thing. And, perhaps, be fearless about it.

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