Makers Dozen - Q & A with Kevin Stamper
Welcome to the Makers Dozen. We ask a Guild member a dozen quickfire questions about their life as a maker.
Today we talk to woodworker Kevin Stamper. Kevin uses contemporary and traditional woodworking techniques to make collectable boxes, mirrors and serving trays from solid wood and decorative wood veneers.
Describe your work in 3 words
Colourful, intricate, precise
How long have you been a maker?
All my life, professionally since 1992
What’s the best part of your process?
Creating a new marquetry design with the scroll saw – I get lost in it for hours!
What’s the worst part of your process?
Sanding, sanding, sanding
Do you have a favourite book about your craft?
The Craft of Veneering by Craig Thibodeau
What are you reading?
Killing Commendatore by Murakami
What’s your favourite film?
North by Northwest
What do you listen to in your studio?
Cricket on TMS, Radio 4, political podcasts
What one thing would improve your life as a maker?
Someone to do the admin – and the sanding
What’s the best piece of advice you have received?
Focus on doing one thing really well and get known for it, don’t try and make everything
What’s the worst thing you can say to a maker?
What’s your favourite wood?
Life as a maker can be challenging, would you do it all again?
Is there life without making?
Thank you, Kevin!
You'll find a selection of Kevin's work in our online shop here