The Aggregate by New Age Artisans

Click into Montana this week for Season 3, Episode 23 - "Moo Cow, and other fun games" with our own @Carlzoch and guest Ben Caneles @Bcstartrail - The chat details the serendipitous life events that led these two world-class filmmakers to see a new light amongst a once-shuttered plaster industry.  We chat global travels, design with @sustain_home_ , and the importance of community.SHOW NOTES:carlzoch.comsustaininteriors.com

Swing into England this week for Season 3, Episode 22 - "The ups and downs of Highlife Rope Access." The chat with Steve Hogarth of @highlife_rope_access reminds us to live while we're young.  And more importantly, it strengthens the trust in the process that one day you too may be lucky enough to find yourself climbing through a career that celebrates both craft and heritage.SHOW NOTES:https://www.highliferopeaccess.com/

Travel to Texas with us as we catch up with Angel Lopez from @lime_burned in Season 3, Episode 21.  "Everyone's Gonna Be Talking About It" details the arc of plaster that's occurred in Angel's life, and the epiphany that led him to the creation of a new platform that will change our industry forever.SHOW NOTES:https://m.youtube.com/shorts/QHk8hMQ2td0

Travel to Boston with us as we catch up with Renan Costa of @royal.luxurywalls in Season 3-Episode 20. "A quick turnaround" details Renan's Brazilian roots, and the ways in which he's streamlined a unique mindset into a plaster reality that's cut upon leadership, inspiration, and determination.SHOW NOTES:royalvenetianplaster.com

Travel to Mallorca this week with us as we lock in for a conversation with Juan Pallicer Saballs of @stukat.co.uk - "Time as a Teacher" highlights Juan's 30 years of experience in microcements, plasters, and liquid metals, as well as his innate desire to travel the world to spread knowledge of the craft.SHOW NOTES:https://www.microcementcompany.com/https://microestil.com.au/https://www.liquidmetalfx.com/https://cadoroplaster.com/

Tap in with us this week as we head to Lancaster, Pennsylvania and connect with Becky Parfitt Reighard of @pointandplaster - "My hand has been forced" covers Becky's early life struggles,, and the circumstances that led her out of a life of darkness and into the light, where she now makes a solid living preserving historic homes in her area.SHOW NOTES:pointandplaster.com

Drop into New York City this week with us as we chat with Patrick Shoemaker of @nycdecorativearts - Learn about his fine art background, and the synergy that exists when one skillset informs another.SHOW NOTES:https://www.thesuperstrata.com/artisans/patrick-shoemaker

Hop across the pond with us this week as we check in with plaster superstar @mary.plaster.mouldings.direct  in England- "A day in the fibrous life"- with Mary Havana-Little chronicles the fostering of her family's craft, and the dedication required to produce high-end results in the workshop and on-site.  Laugh along as we discuss the ancient art of plaster, and exactly how she's leveraged years of experience to become an industry sensation.SHOW NOTES:https://www.plastermouldingsdirect.co.uk/

Join us for an in-studio chat with Fort Wayne, Indiana's Keith Owen @legendplastercompany and special guest Gabe Franklin @theartofplaster - Episode 15 "All the FEELS" covers Keith's early career, and the compelling forces that coaxed him to leave a life of corporate comfort, in search of a greater plaster calling.SHOW NOTES:legendplaster.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ1wkNnjD06gYLeDFRW7hNQhttps://www.theartofplaster.com/

In Season 3, Episode 14, we travel to England for a chat with @pargetterbill - "Cut your Hair, Wear a Hat, and Grow a Beard" tells the story of a young lad who travelled to London for trade school at age 15,  and the legendary stories that continue to evolve 60 years later.  Laugh with us as Bill recounts pheasant poaching, traditional pargetting, and "dog shit dave."SHOW NOTES:https://pargettingcompany.com/

Head to San Diego, California this week with us as we check in with Jennifer Guerin of @jgcolorstudios - "A colorful adventure" highlights Jen's early career as a painter, and the epiphanies that compelled her to spin a vapid work life, into a brighter occupation that celebrates architecture, design, and of course color.SHOW NOTES:https://jgcolor.com/https://www.americanclay.com/https://variableinc.com/product/spectro-1-professional-color-measurement/?srsltid=AfmBOoooOv-ZpI-gbM6r7O7zD6RbwygsPZEORYOs6_l4cmdrmObG5dh9

Join us on a trip to Los Angeles, California as we sit down for a chat with @marliarizona - "My own creative path" paints a picture of life's inherent challenges, and depicts the relatable renaissance that's experienced when an artist's realized dreams come to a colorful conclusion.SHOW NOTES:marliarizona.comhttps://www.thesuperstrata.com/

This week, we head to India for a chat with Anushree Tendolkar of @dhirtyhands in Episode 11 of The Aggregate. "Life of lime" highlights early schooling in Mumbai, and the pivotal postgraduate moments that led to an investment in architecture, design, and an inquisitive approach to ancient materials within a modern context.SHOW NOTES:https://thannal.com/tinyurl.com/SOL04

Head to Brooklyn, New York with us this week as we catch up with @stephencantonson in Episode 10 of The Aggregate.  "Nothing is lost" details the life of an inner artist, and the hustle needed to turn a dream into reality, while conjuring and creating sculptural masterpieces for a worldwide clientele base.SHOW NOTES:stephenantonson.com

Travel with us to Japan this week for a chat with Momoko Nakamura of @kyotoresearchinstitute - "Heritage at heart, and the three pillars of natural life in Japan" highlights how wonder and respect of an ancestral culture formed an institution steeped in education and longevity.SHOW NOTES:https://www.kyotoresearchinstitute.com/https://maanahomes.com/

In Season 3, Episode 8, we travel to South Africa by way of Big Sky, Montana for a site conversation with Zarine Erasmus and Ally McLeod of @_arrcc -  The talk gives a glimpse into the duties of design, and the constant hustle that's necessary to bring high-end projects across finish lines throughout the world.SHOW NOTES:https://www.arrcc.comhttps://www.highline-partners.comhttps://locatiarchitects.comhttps://thecoolhunter.nethttps://www.pandomo.com

In Season 3, Episode 7, we head to Bulgaria for an educational conversation with Dimitar Mihaylov of @hempcretebulgaria -  "Hemp: A Grassroots Movement" discusses the archaic ways in which the plant is viewed in Bulgaria, and the progressive efforts that are being made to cultivate a new reality, while prioritizing the countries human health and building development.SHOW NOTESkonopobeton.bg

In Season 3, Episode 6, we hit the star studded streets with Tim Jordan of @californiawalldesign - Learn how a kid from Missouri took a decorative painting background and propelled it to higher levels amongst California's most elite structures through the application of plaster, goldleaf, and gilding.  In addition to application techniques, the chat also highlights the mental fortitude needed to navigate the stressors of the incessant business hustle.SHOW NOTES:www.californiawalldesign.com

Season 3, Episode 5 takes us to Albuquerque, New Mexico as we check in with Nick Harmon, owner of the innovative company @fresco_harmony - The fun banter highlights Nick's early years as a drywaller, and the inner artistic voice that compelled him to create a cutting edge manufacturing company that's steeped in creative joy and bold ambition.SHOW NOTES:https://www.frescoharmony.com/https://thedrywallpodcast.podbean.com/

Season 3, Episode 4 takes us to Guatemala as we visit with Matt (@lwhome_org) - "You might find yourself somewhere" details the selfless humanitarian efforts of Matt Paneitz.  Learn about his Texas roots and the reasons he left a life of comfort to eradicate poverty while building one school at a time.SHOW NOTES:[email protected]://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-japan-prize-education-sustainable-development-awards-projects-guatemala-japan-and-zimbabwe

Listen to Season 3, Episode 3 as we zip to Russia by way of Florida for an esoteric adventure with Vasili Isakov of @contemporary.relief - The chat recounts a productive upbringing in the Eastern bloc and details the artistic mentality that pushed him to break from his counties societal norms to pursue a greater plaster dream in America.SHOW NOTES:https://contemporaryrelief.com/

Time to tune into Season 3, Episode 2 as we head north to Virginia for a restoration chat with @joellehuntsberry - "In the background" discusses childhood roots, the shunning of a formal education, and the reasons why she’s chosen a life of research and plaster design, while bucking the status quo, and working on some of America’s most prestigious structures.SHOW NOTES:https://www.buildnaturally.com/https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/the-hand-sculpted-house/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20956811929&gbraid=0AAAAAD-HT7QK7lHZ8eSysjr_-S13C3shD&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZaymzpkbF0-amsYw-k5sNHJGWlhl3PCs2FfyDocjNh81MhTvjpHRB3v4aApDfEALw_wcB

Join us for Season 3 - Episode 1!  Learning Curves with Puerto Rico's @vision.wst tells the story of Marisol Garayua and Abraham Negron's early childhood connection and life paths that led to the formulation of an island plaster company steeped in determination, transparency, and empowerment.SHOW NOTES:www.visionwallsurfaces.com

Join us in Miami this week for the Season 2 finale of The Aggregate as we link up with Gian Carlo Sagasti.  Empire of the Exotic tells the story of a young man who conquered adversity to humbly enter the industry through familial ties, and rise as a household name in the world of plaster.  The episode highlights the need for education in the trades, the notion of health over wealth, and the inevitable power of social media.SHOW NOTES:https://exoticwallfinishes.com/exoticluxuryline.com

Join us in Scotland this week as we check in with @tylerlottjohnston to discuss her unconventional life path and the circumstances that led her to a passion driven career of conservation, as well as the old places and new ideas that inspired the creation of her firm Codaeh.  But that's not all!  We'll take a deep dive into her roles with The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, The Scottish Traditional Building Festival, and The Building Limes Forum.SHOW NOTES:https://codaeh.com/https://www.spab.org.uk/https://www.buildinglimesforum.org.uk/

Join us for Part 2 of our Moroccan passion project as Manu Narendran, Sam Johnson, Padraig Gould, and local craftsmen Yassin Ben Haddou, and Mustapha Daghni slow it down in The Smile Says It All.   The heartfelt episode discusses the lessons learned as cultures around the globe converged to a rural village in North Africa for a monumental knowledge exchange that propels a new wave of hope amidst our fast paced world.SHOW NOTES:Samas DesignThumb ImpressionsNew Age Artisans

Join us in Morocco as Manu Narendran, Sam Johnson, Padraig Gould, Ismail Barda, and local craftsmen Yassin Ben Haddou and  Mustapha Daghni compare and contrast their past experiences and preconceived plaster notions in Week 1 of preparations and tadelakt installation.  The rustic chat details the mission statement of the @atlasculturalfoundation and exactly why plasterers from around the world convened at this mosque for a monumental restoration.SHOW NOTES:samas_designatlasculturalfoundation.orgthumbimpressions.orgnewageartisans.com

Slide into London with us this week as we check in with Conor McGouran of @cmg_finishes - We'll cover the solid foundations of his trowel trades, and the humble resolve to provide not only elite wall systems for his clients, but an equally rewarding craft for his crew.

Pop into Albuquerque, New Mexico for an awesome conversation with @croftelsaesser of @american_clay_plasters - The friendly conversation details the authentic backstory that brought a natural approach to modern wall systems, and the grassroots movements and mantras that accompanied the company throughout its varied growth cycles.SHOW NOTES:americanclay.comhttps://whonothow.com/

Episode 19 of The Aggregate with Becky Little, details the early archeological life of @becky.rebearth and the serendipitous life events that led her to a joyous career of harmony that's entwined by art, architecture, and natural building in Scotland and beyond.SHOW NOTES:https://www.rebearth.co.uk/https://www.ebuki.co/projects-1/earthbound-orkneyhttps://www.arc-architects.com/

Log in this week for Episode 18 of The Aggregate.  Synergy of the Sublime and the Alkemis Way details how the real life experience of Price Latimer's powerhouse fine art background coupled with Maya Crowne's Wall Street ways form @alkemispaint - the world's first wellness paint.   The fun chat details the company's inception and  the scientific nuances that seek to change the landscape of conventional paint paradigms.SHOW NOTES:Alkemispaint.comc2ccertified.org

Pop to Philly with us this week as we have a heartfelt chat with Petros Dandolos of @brandywineplaster - The eclectic talk highlights how a once adrift character, cultivated a unique life amidst societal expectations and the pivotal lessons he's learned while crafting a dedicated niche as one of America's top architectural plasterers.SHOW NOTES:brandywineplaster.comurbanberberdesign.comamericanclay.com

Travel to Turkey with us this week as we check in with Asli Tekin of @aslitekin.atelier - The episode highlights her early career as a transcontinental architect and the epiphanies that compelled her to leave a comfortable career of design to enter the variable unknowns of creativity in the building sphere.SHOW NOTES:ranchomastatal.combrandywineplaster.com

Head to the Cornwall, England with us this week as we link up with Jethro Marsh of @thenaturalplastercompany - Learn how the son of two highly respected conservators took a childhood talent of sign making and painting, and built upon those skills to segue into a career of high end plaster craft that has spanned nearly 30 years.SHOW NOTES:https://www.thenaturalplastercompany.co.uk/

Head to the University of Utah with us this week as we have a scientific chat with Dr. Marie Jackson in Episode 14 of The Aggregate.  The talk gives a broad stroked look into the research of  volcanic materials used in ancient Rome, and the highly engineered, pyroclastic plasters that protect them.SHOW NOTES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitruviushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_architecturahttps://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/home.htmlhttps://www.mollyoart.com/

Skip over to Ireland with us this week for a heartfelt chat with Lime Master's @limebrian - The son of a bricklayer, Brian Tobin's chat impresses the importance of juvenile mortar magic and the greatness that can happen with plaster when given the fortunate chance. SHOW NOTES:buildingllimesforumireland.com

Fly to Toronto with us this week as we link up with Bothayna Al Abbadi, owner of @inceptum.ca - Listen in as she details her early life in The Middle East, and the new beginnings created post Jordan, as she conjures beauty and art across a vibrant Canadian city.  SHOW NOTES:www.inceptum.ca https://en.san-marco.com/ https://on.soundcloud.com/m5yXTLKsLm5RHEGj9

Take a trip to the Northwest with us this week as we check in with Sherri Gamble of @earth_house_studio. The in-person chat details an early career in computer software development, and the pivotal decisions that compelled her to shed a life of corporate comfort in search of a higher calling to educate the youth of America through artistic expression, and the trowel trades. SHOW NOTES: https://www.earthhousestudio.com/ https://www.flowgenomeproject.com/

Lather up with us as we head down to Brazil this week, and joke around with @martina_ritter_. You'll learn about her scientific background, her true love of botany, and the alchemy that exists in our world as she eagerly introduces plaster to her native country. SHOW NOTES: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/835914.Animate_Earth

Settle into the soul of plaster with @bonitonito in Episode 9 of THE AGGREGATE.  "Child of the Wild" with Benito Steen chronicles hilarious childhood stories from his younger years @caneloproject , and reinforces the steady lessons he learned and now implements amongst his adult life as a tradesman, teacher, and family man. SHOW NOTES: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheNitoProject/featured https://caneloproject.com/

Tune into the dynamic streets of New York City for Episode 8 of THE AGGREGATE with Jonas Everets from @superstratausa - You'll learn about Jonas's background in fine arts, his early career as a plasterer, and the heartfelt progression of intrapersonal skills that sculpted a manta steeped in synergy and support for artisans worldwide.  SHOW NOTES: https://www.thesuperstrata.com/

Climb to the higher latitudes of Sweden as we say hello to Laura Vidje of @rundbalschuset - in this week's offering of THE AGGREGATE. "Adventures in Swedish straw bale construction" highlights Laura's childhood in Berlin as well as her formal education in sustainable urban planning.  Effortlessly conveying passions about the reduction of environmental impacts, the episode discusses the trials and tribulations that spanned the course of five summers, as she and her husband Eric sourced clay, straw, and knowledge from the industries finest - building a home borne from the labor of love. SHOW NOTES:  https://rundbalshuset.se/en/ https://www.youtube.com/@rundbalshuset https://www.svtplay.se/video/jnDJaMW/husdrommar/halmbalshus-i-kassjo?id=jdPb6Lb https://www.svtplay.se/video/KrJYqr6/husdrommar/vad-hande-sen?info=visa

Jump to England this week as we check in with Ben Kerslake of @carringtonlime - in this week's episode of THE AGGREGATE. "Kerslaked Education and Carrington Lime's Holistic Approach to Plaster" details Ben's early childhood occupations, his arc in the UK's building industry and the circumstances that led him and his wife Kate to create England's largest heritage skills facility.  We cover real-life experiences, fermented plasters, and the need for professional training - all while having some good laughs. SHOW NOTES: https://www.carringtonlime.co.uk/

Cruise to Bali this week as we chat with Tobi Klanner of @altarize.materials in this week's episode of THE AGGREGATE. Indonesian Altruism: A Model Example highlights an early vagabond lifestyle of global travel, and touches on the inner growth that led to stable roots and a paradigm shift of sustainability that are now sewn amongst not only Southeast Asia's building market, but also their culture. SHOW NOTES: https://www.poladevelopments.com/about

Drop into Boston, Massachusetts with us this week as we check in with Colby Blauvelt from @trowelincplastering - we'll learn about his true grit upbringing as the son a production plasterer and the launchpad that propelled him into a life of professional plaster perfection.  You won't want to miss this episode as we talk about blueboard, gypsum plasters, and paint finishing systems. Show Notes: https://www.facebook.com/trowelinc/ @colby.and.company

This week, we take a trip around Europe and talk texture with @eelkejanbles -  We'll cover his early childhood as a Dutch national and the travels that compelled him to churn a photography degree into that of an architect, flooring tycoon, and ultimately a maker.  We'll chat worldly travels, poignant instagram stories, and the integral ethos that allows him to see beauty around the globe. Show Notes: solidfloor.co.uk

Stomp over to Texas with us this week as we check in with Arielle Crawford from @therealnesspreserve -  She'll educate our listeners on early life in New York City and shed light on her "field of dreams" mentality, discussing the reasons she fled the fashion industry to cultivate a life that fosters natural connections and education.  The episode highlights early career challenges, new family roots, and the immersive experiences created in her workshops. https://texascob.com/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-realness-preserve

Travel to Central America this week for the premier of Season 2, Episode 1.  Join us as we check in with Nic Donati of Costa Rica's @ranchomastatal.  We'll learn about his early English roots and the circumstances that led him to the heart of the jungle and to the head of one of the planet's most dynamic permaculture facilities-leading natural building courses that inspire thousands of students to utilize their surroundings to create greatness.  https://ranchomastatal.com/

Head up the eastern seaboard this week for the SEASON 1 FINALE, as we link up with Sigi Koko of @buildnaturally. The spirited chat highlights her early schooling in Texas, and the journey back to her homeland of Pennsylvania, where she has led the design of more than 40 natural homes, while simultaneously continuing to inspire thousands of students across the globe, with her humble demeanor and hands-on workshops. Show Notes: ⁠https://www.buildnaturally.com/⁠ ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Rubin⁠ ⁠http://jeffreythenaturalbuilder.com/⁠

Episode 25 chronicles Luis Ignacio Figallo's natural entrance into the world of art, and the key experiences that have not only brought his textural, crafted, and hand painted pieces to light, but simultaneously pay homage to an ancient sculptural technique. Show Notes: @bas__atelier www.basatelier.comwww.dashschool.org/https://www.tappancollective.com/collections/luis-ignacio-figallohttps://cooper.edu/events-and-exhibitions/exhibitions/2024-end-year-show@kian_greiner