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

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Podcast Episodes
MWA Episode #99.5 - Braxton Wirthlin 5 Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:19
We chat with Braxton Wirthlin of braxtonwirthlin.com For full show notes, see http://www.modernwoodworkersassociation.com/2016/07/mwa-episode-995-braxton-wirthlin-5.html
MWA Episode #99 - Braxton Wirthlin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:13
Dyami & Zac chat with Braxton Wirthlin about turning, woodworking and the community.
MWA Episode #97 - Ben Strano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:56
Chris and Dyami chat with Ben Strano of Fine Woodworking.
MWA Episode 96 - Weekend with WOOD 2016, Part II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:48
In the second of our field recordings from Weekend with WOOD 2016, we chat with Hunter, a shop teacher in California and with Tom McLaughlin & Terry Moore, both expert furniture makers from New Hampshire.
MWA Episode 95 - Weekend with Wood 2016 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:04
Sean & Dyami discuss day one of the 2016 Weekend with Wood conference hosted by WOOD Magazine in Des Moines, Iowa. More at modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA Episode 94 - Megan Fitzpatrick (WIA16) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:52
Sean & Dyami chat with Megan Fitzpatrick of Popular Woodworking Magazine. For full show notes, check out http://www.modernwoodworkersassociation.com/2016/05/mwa-episode-94-megan-fitzpatrick-wia16.html