EP 502: Waiting until the Time is Right with Victoria Brook

The Maker's Playbook

What were you doing 15 years ago? Were you already making? Had you not even found clay yet? It’s amazing the twists and turns our lives can take, and yet, without them, we wouldn’t be doing what we’re doing today. On today’s episode, I sit down with Victoria Brook, who first introduced me to wheel throwing 15 years ago, when I lived in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England for a year. A lifetime has happened since, and yet at the same time, in many ways Victoria and I both are coming full circle.
Guest Resources:
Victoria Brook's Instagram - @mygianthandsmadethese
Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art
Bray Clay by the Archie Bray

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Chapters

1. Victoria Brook (00:00:00)

2. Reconnecting After 15 Years (00:03:27)

3. Balancing Work and Family Life (00:05:40)

4. Rediscovering Passion for Ceramics (00:11:29)

5. The Challenges of Running a Ceramics Business (00:14:58)

6. Collaborating with Restaurants and Chefs (00:18:37)

7. The Therapeutic Nature of Ceramics (00:38:26)

8. The Impact of Environment on Behavior (00:41:35)

9. The Art of Teaching and Learning (00:42:35)

10. The Beauty of Old Tools and Techniques (00:43:42)

11. The Reality of Running a Ceramics Business (00:47:00)