# STL 175.5: Bonus Episode with Kate Swann

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2018-11-30
- Length: 42m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-11-30-stl-175-5-bonus-episode-with-kate-swann
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-1755-bonus-episode-with-kate-swann

## Summary

Kate Swann, founder of the Florida School of Woodworking and former custom furniture maker, discusses her journey from hobbyist to educator and the school's role in fostering an inclusive woodworking community. She details three new scholarships aimed at young makers, community helpers, and women, highlighting efforts to diversify the craft. Swann also describes the vibrant 'Yellow Brick Row' neighborhood in Tampa and the unique venues hosting Fine Woodworking's HANDS ON 2019 event.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-11-30-stl-175-5-bonus-episode-with-kate-swann#t=7) Introduction and Kate Swann's Background
- [6:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-11-30-stl-175-5-bonus-episode-with-kate-swann#t=388) From Furniture Maker to Educator
- [8:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-11-30-stl-175-5-bonus-episode-with-kate-swann#t=512) Inclusivity and Student Demographics
- [15:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-11-30-stl-175-5-bonus-episode-with-kate-swann#t=900) New Scholarships for Makers and Women
- [20:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-11-30-stl-175-5-bonus-episode-with-kate-swann#t=1252) Influences and Current Projects
- [25:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-11-30-stl-175-5-bonus-episode-with-kate-swann#t=1506) Favorite Tools and Shop Dog Sally
- [31:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-11-30-stl-175-5-bonus-episode-with-kate-swann#t=1894) The Yellow Brick Row Neighborhood
- [37:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-11-30-stl-175-5-bonus-episode-with-kate-swann#t=2248) HANDS ON 2019 Venues and Instructors

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Florida School of Woodworking (company)
- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Franklin St Fine Woodwork (company)
- Oregon College of Arts and Crafts (other)
- Foundation Coffee (other)
- Cafe Hay (other)
- Blackwing 602 (tool)
- spokeshave (tool)
- pyrography burner (tool)

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