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Making Problems to Solve

Dave Bauer
Creativity
Woodworking
Maker Camp
Maker Community
Problem Solving
Blacksmithing
Curiosity
Art
Graphic Design
Community Building
Printmaking
Social Media
Art Education
Artistic Expression
Youtube
Makercamp
Photography
3D Printing
Education
Geeksmithing

Exploring the unique paths of creative weirdos through the connections of curiosity, creativity, and problem solving.

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Latest Episodes

Mark Adams and Nick Toga are back and we go all over the place. We talk about how AI is affecting artists, and chat about historic ways artists have negotiated making their way through the world as artists inspired by the Mason Currey book “Making Ar... more

Olivia Van Oot is a woodworker exploring quilt patterns in wood veneer. We learn about why craft schools are so important, how she discovered woodworking, and combined her experience with fabric to making quilt-inspired wood projects, lamps, furnitur... more

Trevor is back with Patti Gilstrap to recap and chat about our experience at the Maker Camp Group Forge. The group forge event is a collaborative learning experience where a bunch of folks of varying levels of experience work together to bring a visi... more

Trevor Higgins, blacksmith, and obsessive skill sharer is back to discuss the quick win verses deliberate craft. How do we decide what level of perfection we are working towards? When is it about the results and when is it the process. We preview the... more

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Recent Guests

Olivia Van Oot
Woodworker based in Portland, Maine; explores quilting-inspired veneer patterns and furniture
Self-employed / Artist
Episode: Olivia Van Oot - Quilt Patterned Wood
Trevor Higgins
Maker and metalworker, participant in Group Forge
Dusty Squeak / personal brand
Episode: Aesthetic over arithmetic - Group Forge with Trevor and Patti
Dusty Squeak
Maker, participant in Group Forge
Dusty Squeak / personal brand
Episode: Aesthetic over arithmetic - Group Forge with Trevor and Patti
Patti Brooklyn
Maker, participant in Group Forge
Patti Brooklyn / personal brand
Episode: Aesthetic over arithmetic - Group Forge with Trevor and Patti
Brittani Locke
Marbling artist
Soft Asylum
Episode: Brittani Locke - Soft Asylum - Hand Marbled Silk Scarves
Leah Aripotch
Metal sculptor from Oakland, California
Self-employed artist / Center for Metal Arts collaborator
Episode: Leah Aripotch - Metal Sculpting Monsters
Derek Weston
Sculptor and fabricator in Philadelphia
Weston DFS for design and fabrication studio
Episode: Derek Weston - Sculpter and Fabricator
John Graziano
A full-time videographer and part-time knife maker.
Instagram and YouTube personality GrazMakes
Episode: REPLAY Graz Makes - Still Making Fun
Keith Peters
A generative artist who makes art with the computer
Episode: Computer Art - Keith Peters

Host

Dave Bauer
Host of Making Problems to Solve; focuses on creativity, problem solving, and maker narratives; often centers interviews with varied makers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • review

    show……. good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anfilt
    United States2 months ago
  • Recent listener

    Listened for the first time to the episode with Eric Brokvist. It was a great listen. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lemkon13
    United States4 months ago
  • Fully endorse

    I always look forward to hearing from Dave’s guests. The interesting people telling their stories is a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vern horst
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent show.

    Always good to get another episode of Making Problem to Solve. We get to hear from a wide range of people in the maker space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Papa_Chad
    United States6 months ago
  • The definitive resource of “who” in the maker community.

    Dave’s podcast focuses so much on the people in the maker community in a fun and curious manner. Such a big contrast to the typical “what project are you doing this week?” format. It’s Bullseye for makers and how could you say anything bad about that?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IdealGrain
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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A standout for diverse maker guests beyond typical “project of the week” formats.
Listeners praise the host's interviewing style and the range of guests across crafts and tech.
Makes you feel part of a welcoming, curious maker community.
Riff-heavy conversations with smart questions and attentive listening.

Talking Points

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Aesthetic over arithmetic - Group Forge with Trevor and Patti
Q: What made this Group Forge project stand out compared to others?
The emphasis on associative, collaborative problem solving and the mantra aesthetic over arithmetic; participants could improvise, learn quickly, and see their ideas become public art in a weekend.
Dan Chiaccio - First Proof Press
Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to get into printmaking?
Start simple and experiment, maybe even try using recyclable materials to learn the processes without a huge investment upfront.
Dan Chiaccio - First Proof Press
Q: How did you learn the various printmaking techniques you now teach?
Most were learned during school, some through an internship, and a lot of it was self-taught, especially through online resources like YouTube.
Dan Chiaccio - First Proof Press
Q: What inspired you to create First Proof Press?
I wanted to build a community space where artists could come together and explore printmaking techniques.
Angela and the Maker Community Quilt
Q: Did you have an idea of, like, the scale of how big it was going to be?
Angela initially aimed to create a quilt for her son but ended up with 800 pieces due to the contributions from the maker community.

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A thoughtful exploration of creativity, problem solving, and making with a focus on hands-on practice, curiosity, and community. Episodes highlight makers who blend craft, technology, and storytelling—from knife making and woodworking to generative art and interactive sculpture—often underscoring the value of experimentation, learning from failures, and sharing knowledge. The show stands out for hosting a wide range of makers and artists, creating an inviting space that elevates process, collaboration, and the maker ecosystem over flashy project highlights.

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Recent guests on Making Problems to Solve include:

1. Olivia Van Oot
2. Trevor Higgins
3. Dusty Squeak
4. Patti Brooklyn
5. Brittani Locke
6. Leah Aripotch
7. Derek Weston
8. John Graziano

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