MWA594 - Alf Sharp

MWA594 - Alf Sharp

Author: Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst February 17, 2026 Duration: 58:16

We are delighted to have Alf Sharp as our guest. Alf specializes in crafting museum-quality custom furniture inspired by 18th- and 19th-century American and European designs.  He is a Cartouche Award winner from The Society of American Period Furniture Makers. So join us for a fascinating look into the career of master furniture maker. 

Alf Sharp

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Grab a cold one and pull up a stool in the shop. MWA Podcast-Woodworking Conversations is where hosts Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, and Brian Obst gather to talk shop in the most genuine sense. The heart of this podcast lies in its long-form, meandering interviews with a wide range of woodworkers, from dedicated hobbyists whose projects fill their homes to internationally recognized professionals whose work defines the craft. These aren't quick tips, but full conversations that dig into philosophy, mistakes, creative processes, and the personal stories behind the work. Each episode also weaves in relevant news from the woodworking world, discussing new tools, techniques, and community events that matter to practitioners. True to its workshop roots, every session concludes with a fortnightly beer recommendation, offering a fitting end to the discussion. No matter your preferred method-hand tools, power tools, or a blend of both-this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful conversation among friends who share a deep passion for making things with wood. It’s a regular dose of camaraderie and insight for anyone who finds solace and challenge at the workbench.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 605

MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations
Podcast Episodes
MWA157 - Staining Pine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:57
Sean and Dyami discuss what's going on in the community and the joy of staining to match an existing finish.
MWA156 - Lost with a Die Grinder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:12
Sean and Dyami go off the rails discussing their current projects. Also, Kyle interviews Elia Bizzarri. modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA155 - 5 Questions for Rebecca DeGroot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:58
Sean and Dyami run the 5 Questions with Rebecca DeGroot. rebeccadegroot.com modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA154 - Rebecca DeGroot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:30
Sean & Dyami chat with Rebecca DeGroot about her art, her woodworking and her shaping and sanding sculpted figures. rebeccadegroot.com modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA152 - Build Stuff with Asa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:07
Sean and Dyami chat with former Fine Woodworking Editor Asa Christiana about his new book, Build Stuff With Wood. buildstuffwithasa.com modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA151 - Better Woodworking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:21
Dyami chats with Stephen Jondrew and Stargate Pioneer of Better Podcasting fame as they try to act like woodworkers. betterpodcasting.com modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA150 - We're sorry, Justin. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:30
Sean and Dyami stick their feet in their mouths. Justin DiPalma, you're awesome.
MWA149 - 5 Questions, Wright? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:22
James Wright of woodbywright.com runs the gauntlet of 5 questions from Dyami & Sean. modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA148 - James Wright [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:59
Dyami & Sean chat with James Wright woodbywright.com modernwoodworkersassociation.com