Why Make?

the PODCAST asking makers... what inspires them? and why they make?

Why Make? Episode 43: Bonus Make! Tom on Tommy

Episode 43 of Why Make? is a Bonus Make! We talk with Tom Loeser about the time he spent with Tommy Simpson in 1981 during a 10 day chair making workshop at the now defunct Boston University Program in Artisanry. Tom talks about Tommy’s ability to tell a story through a narrative and his exceptional quality and speed as both a maker and woodworker..

So loosen up, get ready to reset your brain and enjoy this Bonus Make! conversation… Tom talking about Tommy. And make sure to listen to Tom Loeser on Episode 42 and Tommy Simpson on Episode 38 of the podcast!

Find out more about Tom Loeser and his woodwork on his website.

Also discover Tommy Simpson and his artwork at www.tommysimpson.art