Purvi Fumakaya is a fashion designer turned potter, shaping composite forms inspired by her journey of balance amidst life’s challenges. With an eye for order and flair borrowed from fashion, Purvi crafts pieces that harmonize structure and creativity. Each creation tells a story of resilience and beauty born from adversity. http://ThePottersCast.c…

Do you find yourself procrastinating? Then this episode is for you! Even though I don’t consider myself to be a big procrastinator, I do still do it. We all do! We’re human. In this episode, I’m going to teach you why we procrastinate, along with some easy, doable techniques to overcome it. Don’t delay listening to this episode! 😉 You can also watc…

Kayla Noble is a second generation potter, born and raised in New York's Hudson Valley. Kayla is the current Woodfire Artist in Residence at The Clay Studio of Missoula in Missoula, MT. Kayla enjoys exploring the potential of clay in atmospheric conditions and the possibility for conversations that can happen with an ember-bed. http://ThePottersCas…

Jonah Harjer is a Michigan based ceramic artist. His work is highly decorated intricate designs through the use of stamps and decals. Jonah's stamps and decals have became central to his art. His process uses photo polymere printable plates to impress into the surface of his work. http://ThePottersCast.com/1038…

What makes a good mother? I believe we live in a time when we can have it all, the job & the family in balance but not until you’re willing to lower your expectations about what you can do. In this podcast episode, I challenge societal expectations of motherhood, urging you to embrace your individuality and make choices that align with your values …

Jared Tso is a fourth generation Dine' potter and a grandson of famous Navajo potter Faye Tso. Jared currently resides in Nahata Dziil, Arizona and completed his MFA at the University of New Mexico in 2021. Not only does Jared make pots, he also has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Since transferring to full time artist, Jared has…

Lisa and David Dault are a husband-and-wife team growing a pottery business in the Dayton, OH area. Lisa and David focus on function stoneware pottery and enjoy enhancing the beauty of pieces through carving, faceting, and underglaze transfers. In the midst of running and growing the business, Lisa and David are raising five wonderful daughters. ht…

I’m not gunna lie, today I’m feeling negative. In this week's podcast, I’m sharing my experience of managing negative emotions and adapting to life's challenges. It’s important to recognise and manage negative emotions, practice self-compassion, and using the very simple technique I’m teaching in this episode, you too can learn how to redirect your…

Celina Frisson lives and plays in the canadian rockies with roots on the west coast. Celina is a multidisciplinary artist with expertise in ceramics & design. Celina's studio is located in Jasper National Park and she believes it is in her greater purpose to create art that connects people to their natural environments. Celina is here to create wor…

Ceramic artist Andrew Tarrant is an accomplished practitioner of sprigged decoration. Andrew's work is a contemporary view of classical pottery forms influenced by historical and mythological themes and a modern humor. Born in the United Kingdom, and moving to Canada at a young age Andrew's early memories of England promoted the evolution of his ar…

This week I’m talking about the struggle I have to switch off and the constant inner dialogue that tells me “I should be working”, even during planned time off. There’s a difference between active resting and forced relaxation and I share my personal experience to illustrate how relaxation and mindfulness can improve productivity, well-being, and r…

Gabrielle Ione Hickmon is an artist and incoming History PhD student at the University of Michigan of, in, and focused on the African American Midwest. Gabrielle also hosts WORKING PROCESS, conversations with Black women ceramic artists about their work and process. http://ThePottersCast.com/1033

Cheri Downey, a ceramic artist originally from Northern California, is currently live in Huntsville, Alabama. Cheri began working with ceramics in 2014 in high school classes. Cheri has had home studios since after college and has owned a commercial studio for the last year in Tennessee. Cheri focuses on dinnerware sets, mugs, and luminaries. http:…

How often do you describe things as ‘silly’? I’ve really noticed a lot of mums saying, “It’s the silly little things I’ve got to do that just don’t get done”. If you find yourself saying this, then this podcast is for you. In this week's episode, I’m going to give you a really simple way to overcome the ‘silly little things’ so that they get done &…

Frank and Julie Korb began Korb Pottery in the summer of 2022. Frank is an artist and visual art educator and Julie is a pharmacist by day and potter in her time off. Korb Pottery makes functional, colorful, and expressive everyday tableware and houseware ceramics. http://ThePottersCast.com/1031

Ike Lobel is a Ceramics major at Suny New Paltz. Ike's work focuses on the use of 3D printing in ceramics and the potential results of it. Ike has been working with clay for the past 16 years, in this time Ike has developed his style focusing on high precision and creating results that respect both the history of ceramics but also technological adv…

This week I have my first guest on the podcast. Please meet Vicky, a coach, business owner, mother of five and a client of mine. Vicky is sharing her experience of working with me, her perspective on motherhood, the importance of self-care and personal fulfillment for a happy and healthy family along with her opinion on the transformative power of …

NCECA is always a blast and has so much to see and do that it is completely impossible to show up and do it all. With that in mind, I tended to miss the annual NCECA Cup Show just because I was so busy doing other things. This was to be different... Not only did I add a cup to the show, I also attended and interviewed a number of people. On the sho…

Born and raised in Alabama and Tennessee, Jody Lewis is a transplant to Canada. Having earned a bachelors in biology and a master's in public health, Jody assumed that he didn't have a single creative bone in his body. But things started to change for Jody when a friend showed him all the work she had in a pottery class and he knew he had to give i…

How well do you deal with disappointment? Or is it something that you avoid at all costs? In this week's podcast, I’m talking about how to deal with disappointment so that it doesn’t hold you back. This is important to learn, because if you’re always trying not to feel disappointed, you’re probably disappointed anyway because you’ve not tried to do…

Gerit Grimm and I sat down at NCECA to talk about her journey with clay. In our conversation we also talked about her moving from being a dreamer to being a doing. She gave us insights from the importance of dreaming to taking action on the dreams. http://ThePottersCast.com/1027

Does your brain naturally go to the negative? Do you find yourself spinning in worst case scenario’s? Then this week’s podcast is for you! So many of my clients come to me and say “yes but Nicky, my brain goes to the worst case scenario”. To which I reply, with so much love, “Yes of course it does. You’re human. Doesn’t mean it’s telling you the tr…

Yael Braha is a ceramic artist of North African descent who applies her formal studies in Graphic Design (BA) and Cinema (MFA) to ceramics. In 2021 Yael received the Multicultural Fellowship Award from the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Yael's work has been exhibited in Museums and Art Galleries in the Usa and Japan, an…

Marko Biddle, an artist/educator from Pittsburgh, PA, discovered his passion for ceramic arts at 15 through classes at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild. With over 20 years of art education experience, Marko now resides in Louisville, KY, teaching clay to students in grades 5-12. http://ThePottersCast.com/1025…

Louise Deroualle, Jessica Gardner, Paul Blais, Bobby Scroggins, and Rebecca Hutchinson[/caption] This is a recording from NCECA 2024 of a panel called Clay Doctors. It was recorded by Clay Collier, organized by Ben Carter, and co-produced by NCECA. The session was led by the audience who asked questions directed to a panel of experts: Louise Deroua…

Do you struggle to make decisions? Are you the type of person who delays making them, puts it off or leaves it to someone else? Then this episode is for you. This week, I’m talking about how to make decisions without all the drama. I’m challenging the belief that you’re not good at making decisions. Understanding the importance of approaching decis…

htt Sarah Kaye has always been drawn to the tactile world of 3D creation. Fond memories of her mum's homemade play-dough and her insistence on clay projects in art class foreshadowed her future path. Sarah studied Product Design at Parsons School of Design and dug deeply into her minor in Ceramic for Industrial Production under the guidance of Mare…

Heather Knight opened Element Clay Studio in Asheville, NC in 2007, after running a retail studio in Asheville's popular River Arts District, Heather moved her growing family to Savannah, Georgia.Though the business has grown greatly over the years, the backbone of the studio has remained the same. Heather is committed to remaining a craft based bu…

This is Trevor Youngberg's second episode on The Potters Cast. Trevor is a high school ceramics teacher and practicing wood-fire potter. Guided by a mindset that is focused on growth, discovery and creativity; Trevor finds that practicing wood-firing enriches every facet of his life. http://ThePottersCast.com/1021…

This one comes with a warning... I'm having a rant. But you might be surprised at what I'm ranting about. If you think you're husbands incapable of looking after the kids, doing the chores or anything else, this episode is for you. 😉 It comes with so much love to you! 💜 You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.…

Rachel Vitko discovered ceramics early on in Highschool where she was introduced to wheel throwing and surface decoration, combining her two loves of illustration and clay. For college Rachel went to MCAD (Minneapolis College of Art and Design) to further her illustration and explore graphic design. Rachel now pulls from those skills when creating …

It is my intention to inspire you with this episode and to be an example of what's possible because this week, I'm telling you my story about how I got into Life Coaching. I'm also sharing with you what I consider to be the most empowering skill I've learnt along the way. Please don't use this episode to compare, judge or criticize yourself. Listen…

As an avid gardener, flora and fauna serve as the main source of inspiration for Ellen Duvall's explorations in surface design. Beneath a layer of vibrant color, Ellen illustrated functional ware also weaves in personal narrative, finding parallels between the natural world and the human experience. Following a long career as an art educator in pub…

In this week’s podcast I’m talking about having expectations and how, when you have unrealistic expectations for yourself as well as situation or other people, it causes you pain. When you learn to notice and manage your expectations, you don’t then make it mean somethings wrong with you when they’re not met. Using examples of my real life with hus…

Toprak Sencer is a ceramist living in the Aegean region of Turkey, specializing in primitive ceramic methods. Toprak is recognized as a pottery artist by the Turkish Ministry of Culture. Toprak aims to popularize the primitive methods of pottery. http://ThePottersCast.com/1018

Jessie Shaw is a New York based potter specializing in functional kitchen items. Jessie's forms tend to be simple with glaze adding the interest to the piece. Jessie learned pottery when She was in middle school. Jessie took a break when she went into college and now is back at it, full force. http://ThePottersCast.com/1017…

Matthew Raw's work uses clay to explore community, language, and social history. With a particular focus on ceramic tiles, Matthew often involve social making, and attempts to strike a balance between the historical and future. Matthew has shown and installed work across the United Kingdom, in the United States, and throughout Europe. Matthew's pra…

Setting and maintaining emotional boundaries. Do you do it? Learning to set and honour boundaries is important for managing your emotional exhaustion and maintaining healthy relationships. It’s a skill. If you feel torn all the time between work & family, you’re probably not setting or honouring your boundaries. Setting boundaries is self-care. Set…

Russell Kingston's work is deeply rooted in the North Devon Slipware and country pottery traditions and I hope to make Contemporary Slipware that has a good anchor in tradition, Marrying old techniques with newer ones, the goal of Russel is to be moving forwards while always looking backwards. http://ThePottersCast.com/1015…

Jenna Collins is a potter making a difference. Having lived a life that included a long struggle with drugs, Jenna eventually turned her life around. Jenna eventually used her story and clay as a way of helping others get their lives out of the same struggle. http://ThePottersCast.com/1014

Do you love without conditions? I believe in unconditional love. Choosing to love another human even those who have made bad choices. Love is a choice. Choosing love, is for your benefit. No-one else’s. When you feel love, you show up as the best version of yourself. Take a listen to this week’s podcast episode, I think you’ll love it. Pun intended…

Peter Eastwood is an artist who studied Ceramics at NSCAD University from 1992 - 1997. Peter found his passion for ceramics under the tutelage of Walter Ostrom and Neil Forrest. After graduating, Peter worked in Continuing Education at NSCAD while starting his own Web and Graphic Design company, Eastwood Design. In 2007, Peter left his job at NSCAD…

Jack Orgill, originally from Salt Lace City, Utah, is currently living in Logan, Utah. Logan received his associates degree from Tacoma Community College. Jack is currently in his final semester of his BFA degree with an emphasis in ceramics. His passion is collecting clay from the wild and using it for his ceramics. http://ThePottersCast,com/1012…

Saying “no”. So many of us struggle with it, which has us saying yes to shit we don’t wanna do. Not saying no, adds so much stress to our already busy lives & yet we find it so difficult. In this week’s episode, I’m going to sharing some personal experiences of this along with some tips on how to over come it. It’s fascinating, isn’t it? How we avo…

Ruth Easterbrook, studio artist and instructor, creates pottery with complex glazed surfaces. After her BFA at Syracuse University (2007), Ruth gained experience as a production potter, studio assistant, intern, and resident artist. In 2019, Ruth earned an MFA from Alfred University. Currently, Ruth is an Artist in Residence at The Clay Studio Phil…

Bill Schwenzer, a BS Mechanical Engineering graduate, transforms clay into art as a full-time potter. Bill's pieces, a fusion of technical expertise and creative intuition, tell stories of balance and beauty. With work in galleries and private collections, Bill's ceramics showcase a unique blend of engineering precision and artistic expression. htt…

In this week’s podcast I’m chatting about time management, covering both practical and mindset aspects. The importance of mindset in time management is vital, as it can free up mental space, reduce stress & drama. If you struggle with feeling overwhelmed by your to-do lists, which can lead to unproductive activities like scrolling on social media o…

Dustin Johnston was born and raised in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada where he graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a visual arts diploma and eventually moved into Emily Carr Institute where he completed his BFA and graduated with a major in Ceramics and Painting in 2007. From there Dustin's journey took him through many jobs and summ…

Stephanie Takagi is a Japanese Canadian Potter in Lake Country, BC with her husband of 15 years and their two daughters. Stephanie's pottery is inspired by her Japanese heritage and the beautiful BC Landscape. Stephanie sculptural pieces are frequently inspired by the current political environment and global issues. http://ThePottersCast.com/1008…

In this episode I discuss how your actions are driven by emotions created by thoughts in your head. Examples of actions include overeating, over drinking or scrolling on social media, snapping at your kids, while inaction could be avoiding a challenging conversation or not exercising. The episode includes examples of how you can choose to respond t…