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18 August 2015

Episode 201

30 minutes

In today’s episode we tour workshops and studios from Canada to Cornwall. In Berlin we meet maverick perfumer Geza Schön, in Toronto we talk to leather craftswoman Robin Ackitt of Ship Island Leather and in Cornwall we get a masterclass in blacksmithing from Tristan Kessel and James Kerr. But first we hear from entrepreneur Helen Osgerby on her new Simple Shape online platform and shop.

18 August 2015

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Chapter 1

Simple Shape

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Josh Fehnert sits down with entrepreneur Helen Osgerby, whose new online platform and shop brings together some of the best in British craft and making. Plus: Rowan Ottesen of the City Works paper workshop is on hand to show his wares.

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Simple Shape

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Geza Schön, perfumer

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Monocle’s Susan Stone meets maverick Berlin perfumer Geza Schön at his studio. They talk about making perfume that celebrates the intellectual woman and the notes that make up his signature as a perfumer.

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Geza Schön, perfumer

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Ship Island Leather, Toronto

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We visit the workshop of leather craftswoman Robin Akitt, maker of fine bags, backpacks, aprons and more.

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Ship Island Leather, Toronto

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The blacksmiths of Cornwall

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Imogen Kimber travels to Penzance in Cornwall, where blacksmiths Tristan Kessel and James Kerr are keeping a centuries-old craft alive.

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