The Paulownia Whisperer: Xylo Woodcraft

Michael Gilling has been creating wooden surfboards for the past three years. Today, it’s finally time to show them to the world. He gathers his two close friends together on a road trip to show them his three-year secret.

Michael shows us his creative process from tree to craft & everything in-between. This is a story about developing a craft.

Filmed + edited by Jonathan Smit // jdsmit.co.nz
Michael Gilling // xylowoodcraft.com
Music Tracks:
Holly Arrowsmith / Every Kingdom
Oliver Michael / The path
Lights & Motion // Departure

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