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We are excited to share this conversation with the godfather of sloyd, Jögge Sundqvist. We learn about his upbringing with his father, the rightfully celebrated Willie Sundqvist, his journey from rockstar to sloyd master, how his alter ego Surolle came to life, the ethnology of the term sloyd and it’s ancient colloquial roots, what his life is like as a professional craftsman, and much more! It was a joy and honor to have this time to chat with him and we hope you all enjoy it!
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Jögge and Willie's Books
Slöjd in Wood
Swedish Carving Techniques
Mentions from the episode:
Documentary about Willie Sundqvist: The Spoon, The Bowl, The Knife
Wille Sundqvist and Bill Coperthwaite Slöjd Fellowship
Beth Moen
Magnus Sundelin
Björn Svantesson
Anja Sundberg
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