The Skills Exchange
The Skills Exchange
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Skills Exchange!
Each episode features one of our remarkable ISS Institute Fellows, sharing their experiences, insights, and the impact of their international Fellowship—on themselves, their work, and their entire sector.
Tune in as we dive into fascinating topics like sustainable knitwear manufacturing, rag paper making, the importance of rare trades, criminal justice, small-scale manufacturing, mindfulness, and so much more.
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The podcast explores a range of topics such as sustainable knitwear manufacturing, rare trades, employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and international craftsmanship, with episodes like 'Kim Seagram: Championing Australia’s Local Fermentation Industry' and 'Jan Davis: Employment for Everyone' showcasing the impact of these themes on local and global practices.
Welcome to The Skills Exchange!
Each episode features one of our remarkable ISS Institute Fellows, sharing their experiences, insights, and the impact of their international Fellowship—on themselves, their work, and their entire sector.
Tune in as we dive into fascinating topics like sustainable knitwear manufacturing, rag paper making, the importance of rare trades, criminal justice, small-scale manufacturing, mindfulness, and so much more.
In Episode 17 of the Skills Exchange, we hear from Ella Saddington, a 2022 George Alexander Foundation Fellow. Ella shares her experience travelling through the UK and Europe to research traditional armour-making techniques, exploring the history, craftsmanship, and material intelligence behind centuries-old practices. She reflects on how the fellowship has shaped her artistic practice since returning to Australia, influencing the development of her lighting, furniture, and object designs through her studio, Cordon Salon. Ella also discusses her recent work, including the Garniture collection and sculptural lamps inspired by armoury techniques, and offers insight into how historical craft knowledge can inform contemporary design, sustainability, and innovation today.
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