Jim Larson

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Jim Larson discusses his journey in stone carving, exploring craft, philosophy, and the balance between traditional techniques and modern machinery.

Send us Fan Mail Stone carver Jim Larson joins the Stone Carvers Guild Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on craft, philosophy, and the practice of working in granite. From his unconventional entry into carving to large-scale public sculpture and granite work in the Northeast, Jim shares insights on tools, mentorship, and the idea of “embodied practice.” The discussion also explores the intersection of traditional techniques and modern machinery. Learn more about Jim at his website...

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Host: Stone Carvers Guild

Guest: Jim Larson

Topics covered

• craft
• philosophy
• granite work
• public sculpture
• traditional techniques
• modern machinery

Keywords

• stone carving
• granite
• public sculpture
• mentorship
• embodied practice
• tools
• craftsmanship

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