A dialogue with Ian Collings, a sculptor and designer based in Ojai. We talk about the reciprocity of stone, what he's learned from working with natural materials, and how he pays tribute to the land.
Unearthing: Willow with Alex Rooted
2026/01/28 | 27 mins.
A dialogue with Alex Rooted, a weaver devoted to the craft of basketmaking. We talk about the process of working with willow, how it helps her embrace slowness, and how it's the only material untouched by machines.
Unearthing: Wildlife in the garden with Adam Baz
2026/01/07 | 26 mins.
In this episode of Unearthing, we talk to Adam Baz, a falconer and wildlife biologist based in Los Angeles. We talk to Adam about how he got into falconry, the benefits of an overgrown garden, and how even a small footprint can create a habitat for wildlife.
Unearthing: Lo—TEK Design with Julia Watson
2025/08/19 | 27 mins.
In this episode of Unearthing, we talk to Julia Watson, the author of Lo—TEK, Design by Radical Indigenism. Julia speaks to the importance of nature-based technologies, the benefits of controlled burning, and what we can learn from indigenous communities.
Unearthing Water with Bonnie Wright
2025/07/07 | 29 mins.
A dialogue with Bonnie Wright, actress, filmmaker, and environmental activist. Bonnie sheds light on the relationship of water to land, how we can have impact on a local level, and the importance of nature-based play. Here's our conversation.
Unearthing is a study of the materials that make up our natural world . Hosted by ORCA's founder, Molly Sedlacek.
Each episode is a dialogue between design and the natural world, digging into different methodologies of construction and materiality. We’ll share our best practices and philosophies while learning from experts who approach their craft as a collaboration with nature itself. Join us as we uncover how these raw elements can become both teachers and tools, creating environments that heal, inspire, and reconnect us to our natural rhythms.
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