Best Ashlyn Carter Podcasts (2024)

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521: Christi Ruffin on the joy of collecting ceramics 47:26

13d ago47:26

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Christi Ruffin is an avid collector of ceramics, and by that, I mean she is obsessed. I recently got to visit her home in Charlotte, NC and hold many of the pieces that make up her collection of over 3,000 pots. In our interview we talk about forming relationships with artists, insuring and documenting a ceramic collection, and how the pandemic hel…

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520: Yoshi Fuji on his intricately carved pottery 33:20

22d ago33:20

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Yoshi Fuji spends hours carving intricate patterns drawn from kimono and Japanese wrapping paper on each of his forms. In our interview we talk about his approach to pattern and his relationship with Baltimore Clayworks, where he has been a resident, instructor, and now Director of Exhibitions. Yoshi Fuji Ceramics Baltimore Clayworks Today’s episod…

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519: Nom Ceramics on developing layered glaze surfaces 56:26

27d ago56:26

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Rebecca and Scott Proctor formed Nom Ceramics in 2019 after years of working in the same studio. Their functional and sculptural collaborations are glazed with layers of patterns that melt together in their soda kiln firings. In our interview we talk about their path to collaboration, their method for building surfaces, and how they balance parenti…

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518: John Born on improvising within a vocabulary of form 29:59

1M ago29:59

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John Born is an artist working in sculpture and drawing based in New York City. In his recent show at Curatorial and Co. in Sydney he showed a series of his signature composite forms made from stacked ceramic shapes. In our interview we talk about his start in ceramics, the role improvisation plays in his sculpture, and the series of portals he mad…

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517: Ashlyn Pope on integrating woven elements into ceramics 59:38

1M ago59:38

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Ashlyn Pope is a ceramic and fiber artist of Gullah descent who describes her work as representing “restriction and limitation of the Black body throughout American history, and the hope and vision to realize a different future.” In our interview we talk about integrating woven elements into ceramic vessels, educating through art, and her recent fi…

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516: Rhonda Willers on embracing creative growth 59:29

2M ago59:29

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Rhonda Willers uses functional pottery, sculptural vessels, and installation to focus on ideas of fragility and the passage of time. In our interview we talk about her 2019 installation Alone Together, her work in ceramics, and her book Terra Sigillata: Contemporary Techniques. We also discuss her philosophy of service work and her podcast The Arti…

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515: Nick Lenker on sculpting his digital world into 3D 52:18

2M ago52:18

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Nick Lenker draws from video games to make ceramic sculptures that seem to have jumped right out of a pixelated computer screen into real life. In our interview we talk about his process of building with slabs before applying custom decals, investigating memory through subject matter, and how Philadelphia has shaped his creative life. www.nicklenke…

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514: Lisa Orr on developing psychedelic low-fire glazes 55:58

2M ago55:58

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Lisa Orr started working with low-fire ceramics decades ago, moving through majolica before developing a unique psychedelic color palette. In our interview we talk about matching thermal expansion of clay and glaze, side stacking glaze wares, and developing aventurine glazes. www.lisaorr.com Lisa is one of many artists featured in my upcoming book …

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513: Kathleen Clark on The White House China 1:02:48

3M ago1:02:48

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Kathleen Clark is an award-winning photographer, whose career includes numerous exhibitions and serving as Photo Director for Los Angeles magazine and LA Weekly. Her series The White House China, depicts historical events from each American president presented on their formal state dinnerware. In our interview we talk about her inclusion in The Gir…

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512: Fund Drive: Live from NCECA with Lisa Giuliani and Brian Kakas 1:06:46

3M ago1:06:46

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Today on the show I’m joined by Brian Kakas and Lisa Giuliani for a discussion about the changing landscape of ceramic education. In the interview we talk about demographic shifts and closures in higher education, craft school education, and helping an arts community survive after a core institution downsizes its ceramics program. This episode was …

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511: Fund Drive: Stephanie Seguin on tactile learning 51:47

3M ago51:47

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Stephanie Seguin is a functional potter based in Helena, MT, where she makes table and service ware. She is also the education manager at the Archie Bray Foundation where she has helped shape the education program as the organization has emerged from the pandemic. In our interview we talk about tactile learning, developing parameters for creativity…

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510: Fund Drive: Judi Tavill on blending drawing with sculpture 58:52

3M ago58:52

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Judi Tavill has had a broad career in the arts starting in fashion and now creating biomorphic ceramic sculpture. In our interview we talk about her career in fashion, blending drawing with sculpture, and preparing for her upcoming solo show at the Ivy Brown Gallery. Entanglements will open May 16th and run through June 26th. For more information v…

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509: Fund Drive: Brian Chen on the anatomy of his forms 49:47

3M ago49:47

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Today on the show I talk with Brian Chen. He makes sculptural and functional forms that reference architecture and biomechanics. In our interview we talk about how a tennis injury led him to study anatomy, creating sculptures that nest within themselves, and refining a form through repetition. To see examples of his work visit www.brianchenpottery.…

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508: Clay Roots: Exploring Ceramics Across the Black Diaspora with Malene Barnett, Lydia Thompson, Ashlyn Pope, and David Macdonald 1:23:42

4M ago1:23:42

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Join guest host Malene Barnett as she talks with Lydia Thompson, Ashlyn Pope, and David Macdonald about the rich tapestry of ceramics across the Black Diaspora. From the ancestral lands of Africa, to the vibrant Caribbean and the diverse cultures of African Americans, join the panel as they explore the artistic expressions and design aesthetics tha…

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507: Malene Barnett on blending design and studio art 59:44

4M ago59:44

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Today on the show I talk with Malene Barnett. Her multimedia career spans design, studio art, and activism focusing on the influence and aesthetics of the black diaspora. In our interview we talk about designing textiles, taking a sabbatical to dive deep into ceramics, and founding the Black Artists + Designers Guild, a collective aimed at building…

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506: Jane Bamford on using ceramics to support ecosystems 48:25

4M ago48:25

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Today on the show I talk with Jane Bamford. She creates ceramic sculptures and environmental prosthesis that are placed in nature to help rebalance the Australian ecosystem. In our interview we talk about the pressure climate change is putting on the Tasmanian landscape, working with scientists to create environmental design, and how her motivation…

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505: Cammie Staros on the power of precarity in sculpture 53:54

5M ago53:54

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Today on the show I talk with sculptor Cammie Staros. From her studio in L.A. she blends Helenic aesthetics with modernism in her ceramic, neon, and stone work. Her series of black figure terracotta vessels move and bend like a wavy mirage from ancient Athens captured in the present moment. In our interview we talk about the influence of classical …

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504: Jonathan Kaplan on investing in yourself 59:20

5M ago59:20

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Today on the show I talk with artist and Plinth gallery owner Jonathan Kaplan. Over more than fifty years in ceramics he has worked as a studio potter, manufacturer of commercial ceramics, and gallery owner. In our interview we talk about investing in yourself, knowing when change is needed to avoid burnout, and how Kaplan approaches geometric form…

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503: Lauren Sandler on the unseen narratives of material culture 57:50

5M ago57:50

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Today on the show I talk with artist and educator Lauren Sandler. In her current body of work she drapes stacked vessels with beads, beans, and other objects to tell broader economic and cultural narratives. In our interview we talk about her anthropological approach to materials, adornment through accumulation, and mentoring students at the Tyler …

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502: Yuliya Makliuk on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramics 53:56

6M ago53:56

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Today on the show I talk with author, activist, and artist Yuliya Makliuk. She recently published Potters Save the World: Learn to make sustainable ceramics and help protect the Earth. Our interview focuses on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramic production and materials. In addition to sustainability, we also discuss Yuliya’s experience l…

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501: A collective approach to sustainability with Clay Matters 57:28

6M ago57:28

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Today on the show I talk with three members of Clay Matters, an Australian group that advocates sustainable environmental practices in ceramic studios. Jane Sawyer, Claire Ellis, and Amelia Black talk about reusing ceramic waste and building awareness of where ceramics materials are sourced. Clay Matters will have an exhibition at the Linden Projec…

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500: Celebrating 500 with a listener mailbag 45:36

6M ago45:36

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Today on the show my wife Melissa joins me for a listener mailbag. We give a few life updates before answering questions about how to price time consuming work, and ways we can create joy in difficult times. To help us celebrate our 500th episode donate $5 on Paypal, or become a patron on Patreon. Many thanks for listening along the way and for sup…

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499: Live from the New Clay Conference! 1:13:27

6M ago1:13:27

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Today on the show we have a live recording that happened at the 2023 New Clay Conference in Ottawa, ON. The show features presenters Martina Lantin, Zoe Pinnell, Marina Lespérance Lopez, as well as my cohosts Carole Epp and Marianne Chenard from The Kiln Sitters. We discuss the high-risk high-reward nature of ceramics, finding work/life balance as…

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498: Didem Mert on the importance of play in creativity 56:33

7M ago56:33

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Didem Mert combines collage and illustration to build dense layers of printed images, patterns, and color. In our interview we talk about the importance of spontaneous play in the studio, diversifying income streams, and using selfcare to find emotional balance. To see examples of her work visit www.didemmert.com. Today’s episode is brought to you …

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497: Michael Middleton on collecting with special guest Rebecca Ickes Carra 57:49

7M ago57:49

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Today on the show I have a double episode. We start by talking to podcast host Rebecca Ickes Carra about joining the Brickyard Podcast Network. Her podcast The Makers Playbook focuses on the business of art and “what it’s really like to make a living from the things we make.” Season five of the podcast launches next week with an interview with Arch…

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496: Kyungmin Park on a multifaceted approach to the figure 57:32

7M ago57:32

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Today on the show I talk with Kyungmin Park. In our interview we talk about how an early interest in animation led her to figure sculpture, how she approaches identity through the work, and settling down in Massachusetts after moving fifteen times in the eighteen years she has lived in the United States. Park is an Associate Professor at Endicott C…

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495: Brad Schwieger on using subtractive methods to find form 43:00

7M ago43:00

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Today on the show I talk with Brad Schwieger. He has recently retired from Ohio University, where he helped guide the ceramic program for over thirty years. In our interview we talk about creating a rigorous learning environment, using subtractive methods to find form, and transitioning to full time studio work in retirement. In the interview we al…

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029: Showing up Authentically on Social Media in the Age of AI & Influencer Marketing with Chelsea Hodges 36:59

7M ago36:59

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Learn more & apply for Bucketlist Bombshells Launch Camp here! Chelsea Hodges is a social media manager and strategist who specializes in helping busy lawyers create intentional content on social media. She works with lawyers who are passionate about serving and making a change within their community. She’s helped her clients generate multi-6 figur…

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494: Matt Katz on understanding ceramic chemistry 53:48

8M ago53:48

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Today on the show I talk with Matt Katz, who along with his wife Rose, is one of the co-founders of Ceramics Materials Workshop. They offer online classes in ceramics chemistry, which are utilized by artists and students around the world. In our interview we talk about his path from maker to researcher, how to make chemistry exciting for students, …

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493: Kim Dickey on the power of ornamentation 1:02:52

8M ago1:02:52

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Today on the show I talk with sculptor Kim Dickey. She uses the structures and flora of the garden as a springboard to create large-scale sculpture and installation. In our interview we talk about her use of brocage, the feminist claiming of space through ornamentation, and her recent solo show Auguries at the Robischon Gallery in Denver, CO. To se…

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028: Crafting a Hybrid Approach to Digital Marketing with Melissa Furr 34:02

8M ago34:02

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Learn more & apply for Bucketlist Bombshells Launch Camp here! Melissa Maulini Furr is a sought-after Digital Marketer, Ad Strategist, Founder of Defined Media Co. and the Fractional CMO of The Darin Olien Show. She is known for generating strong marketing analytics and earning impressive results. Just this past year, she coordinated over $500k in …

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027: Starting a Service-Based Non-Profit Business with Jazz Cole 31:20

8M ago31:20

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Learn more & apply for Bucketlist Bombshells Launch Camp here! --- How does one go from being a passionate language learner to becoming the founder of a nonprofit language education business? Welcome to another episode of the Freedom Filled Life podcast, where we are joined by Jazz Cole, the entrepreneur behind Multilingual and Philanthropic Inc. J…

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492: Doug Peltzman on nourishing the kernel of a new idea 1:00:24

8M ago1:00:24

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Today on the show I welcome back Doug Peltzman. A few years ago he made a major shift in his studio practice, essentializing his approach to surface design to create a new aesthetic. In our interview we talk about following the kernel of an idea, and re-engaging his customers after a major change in the studio. To see examples of his work visit www…

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491: Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt on Endless Ground 1:02:27

9M ago1:02:27

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Today on the show I welcome back Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt. In our interview we talk about the themes in their exhibition Endless Ground now on display at the Penland Gallery. The exhibition features figure sculpture, a large-scale slip painting, and collections of vessels that are decorated with slips and wax resist decoration. To see the ex…

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490: Daugherty and Rothshank on starting a nonprofit 39:04

9M ago39:04

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Today on the show I talk with Trevor Daugherty and Justin Rothshank, cofounders of the Northern Indiana Clay Alliance. The group has over sixty members and organizes a variety of ceramics programing in the region, including the Michiana Pottery Tour. In our interview we talk about the process of founding a nonprofit, ceramics in the Michiana region…

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489: Dirk Staschke on uncanny realism 54:25

9M ago54:25

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Today on the show I talk with Dirk Staschke. His recent work draws from Dutch Vanitas paintings, often incorporating ceramic frames that are portals into the inner world of the sculpture. In our interview we talk about exploring dark humor and beauty simultaneously, and having the patience for new ideas to solidify over time. To see examples of his…

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026: Embracing New Social Media Platforms & When to Use Paid vs. Organic Marketing with Nadine Burton 42:07

10M ago42:07

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Nadine Burton is a Social Media Marketing Coach whose expertise is in coaching women to leave their 9-5 and start their own freelance businesses as a social media manager. Nadine, who has been featured in the likes of Forbes, Thrive Social, Boss Babes and Tailwind, worked in marketing for 12 years after her University graduation, started her freela…

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488: Jonathan Christensen Caballero on mining local histories for his work 45:17

10M ago45:17

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Today on the show I talk with Jonathan Christensen Caballero. He pays homage to local Latino histories through his mixed media sculptures. In our interview we talk about his interest in local history, the practical aspects of showing large scale sculptures, and his blend of fibers and ceramics. For more information visit www.jcc-sculpture.com. Toda…

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487: Haakon Lenzi on marbleizing slip 55:52

10M ago55:52

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Today on the show I talk with Haakon Lenzi. A life-long New Yorker, Haakon makes slipware pots from his studio in East Harlem. In our interview we talk about marbleizing slip on the surface of a pot, sustaining a career in the city, and the value of community building through sales and tours. Haakon has participated in the Hudson Valley Pottery tou…

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486: Catherine White on monoprinting with wood ash 1:09:34

10M ago1:09:34

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Today on the show I talk with Catherine White. Her wood fired vessels incorporate firing patterns from her anagama kiln and text from poetry that she monoprints with ash onto the pot’s surfaces. In our interview we talk about her triumvirate of painting, pottery, and movement, as well as, learning the geography of a wood kiln. To see examples of he…

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025: The Power of Transferable Skills & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Sofia Inacio 34:42

10M ago34:42

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Get ready to be inspired as we sit down with the creative powerhouse behind Vago Designs, Sophia Inacio. Having transitioned from architecture to leading her own successful business, Sophia shares her journey and insight on making a career switch, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the value of personal growth. Our conversation touches on the delica…

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485: Bryan Hopkins on low-fire porcelain 37:47

11M ago37:47

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Today on the show I talk with Bryan Hopkins. You probably know him from his exquisite porcelain vessels, but you might not have guessed some of those forms are made from low-fire porcelain. In our interview we talk about formulating low-fire translucent porcelains and how he uses a neodymium grate magnet to create speck free clay bodies. To see exa…

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024: How to Get Totally Booked Out In Your Business with Paige Brunton! 30:39

11M ago30:39

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Click here to register for the Profitable & Productive Web Designer Bootcamp! Do you ever feel like you're spinning your wheels when it comes to your service-based business? What if I told you that you could have a clear, booked out sales process that brings in a steady stream of inquiries? Our guest, Paige Brunton, the highly sought-after course c…

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484: Alex Thullen on iridescent luster glazes 39:46

11M ago39:46

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Today on the show I talk with Alex Thullen. In his role as ceramic materials engineer at Pewabic Pottery he maintains their line of glazes, including iridescent lusters. In our interview we talk about the mechanics of luster, how the timing of reduction effects glazes, and how his work continues research that dates back to the early 1900’s when Mar…

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023: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Website and Attract High-Paying Clients with Alisha Tanner 55:33

11M ago55:33

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Want to unlock the secrets of attracting high-paying clients through powerful website design? Join us as we chat with Alicia, a former student of our Bucketlist Bombshells Academy and a current member of our Scale with Purpose mastermind, about her journey from working in the luxury beauty industry to building, growing, and scaling her boutique bra…

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483: Renata Cassiano on literature, portals, and intuition 54:54

11M ago54:54

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Today on the show I talk with Renata Cassiano. Her ceramic sculptures are non-objective accumulations often dealing with ideas of connection and translation. In our interview we talk about reusing older work to create new forms, using a concrete saw to shape fired ceramics, and the influence of literature on her understanding of self and art. Cassi…

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482: Paul Andrew Wandless on a unified style across mediums 1:04:43

11M ago1:04:43

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Today on the show I talk with Paul Andrew Wandless. His multidisciplinary career includes sculpture, print making, leather work, and ceramics. In our interview we talk about labor as subject matter, establishing a style across multiple mediums, and the influence of his mentors Victor Spinski and James Tanner. Wandless has authored multiple books in…

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481: Amy Sanders and Gleidymar Rivera on making a living as an emerging artist 46:21

11M ago46:21

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Today on the show I talk with Amy Sanders and Gleidymar Rivera. They were chosen for the AVPT Early Career Fellowship for BIPOC Ceramic Artists, a program started this year to provide financial support and mentorship. In our interview we talk about their style of making, balancing labor-intensive practices with the need to make a living, and how th…

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480: Lucy Fagella on embracing studio cycles 48:44

12M ago48:44

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Today on the show I talk with Lucy Fagella. She makes a variety of functional pots from her Western Massachusetts studio, including pots for the kitchen and a line of memorial urns. In our interview we talk about the cycles of the studio, glaze development, and her path to making memorial objects. You can find more about Lucy at www.lucyfagella.com…

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479: Glenn Barkley on his book Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms 55:38

12M ago55:38

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Today on the show I talk with Glenn Barkley about his new book Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms. He chooses 113 objects in the collections of major Australian and New Zealand museums to establish a broad survey of ceramic history. In our interview we talk about his research process and the unique stories these objects hold. To find out more about Glenn’…

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