Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast features interviews with ceramic artists and makers from around the world. For more information please visit our website www.talesofaredclayrambler.com.
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543: Derek Reeverts on symbolic figure sculpture
03/25/2025
543: Derek Reeverts on symbolic figure sculpture
Derek Reeverts is a figure sculptor based in Gainesville, FL, where he is the teaching lab specialist at the University of Florida. In our interview we talk about his use of symbols and tools to depict the midwestern work ethic, teaching students to build and use energy efficient kilns, and the changes the Florida education system has gone through in recent years. Derek is a member of the NCECA Green Task Force, which will be taking part in the project space at this year’s conference. Check out Matt Fiske, Hamish Jackson, and others for a wild clay experience that includes learning how to ethically harvest and process wild clay using materials from Utah. If you will be at the conference this week in Salt Lake City come to one of the live tapings that will be happening throughout the day on March 27th and 28th. Find out more on the NCECA app or . I’m happy to be taking part in this year’s , where I will be a guest of Lucy Fagella April 26th and 27th in Greenfield, MA. I’ll also be in the first annual , happening at the Princeton Day School May 3rd and 4th. Both events feature an excellent selection of both emerging and established artists. Hope to see you there. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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542: Lindsey and Donte from The Mud Peddlers
03/12/2025
542: Lindsey and Donte from The Mud Peddlers
Lindsey M. Dillon and Donte of Earth Nation join me this week to talk about fan culture, selling ceramics at pop culture conventions, and their podcast . We also talk about Donte’s experience teaching ceramics through his YouTube channel and The Mud Peddlers participation in the NCECA podcast room a few years back. If you will be at this year’s NCECA in Salt Lake City come to one of the live tapings that will be happening throughout the day on March 27th and 28th. This episode is part of a duo, so I want to thank Lindsey and Donte for having me on their show recently. Check out where we talk about the founding of the Brickyard Network and my windy career path in ceramics. . I’ll be teaching two workshops this summer on ceramic surface design. The first will be at UNR Lake Tahoe June 16th-20th. I’ll also be at Snow Farm in Williamsburg, MA August 14 - 17, 2025. If you are interested in building layers through mark making and pattern, join me on either coast for a week full of experimentation and community. To register visit or . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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541: Nathan Murray on Color Theory
02/27/2025
541: Nathan Murray on Color Theory
Nathan Murray creates groupings of figure sculptures that explore the intersection of race, class, and culture in America. In our interview we talk about his recent portrait of Malcolm X, which is now installed at the Nebraska state capital, his Color Theory series, and using non ceramic materials to create realistic skin tones. We also discuss his connection to Lincoln, Nebraska where he was raised and has now come back to set down roots. You can read more about Nathan in my book or visit . I’ll be teaching two workshops this summer on ceramic surface design. The first will be at UNR Lake Tahoe June 16th-20th. I’ll also be at Snow Farm in Williamsburg, MA August 14 - 17, 2025. If you are interested in building layers through mark making and pattern, join me on either coast for a week full of experimentation and community. To register visit or . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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540: Kevin Clancy on Ceramics take over Wheeling
02/13/2025
540: Kevin Clancy on Ceramics take over Wheeling
Kevin Clancy is an artist and the curator of Ceramics take over Wheeling, a multiday celebration of ceramics in Wheeling, WV happening February 20th-23rd. In our interview we talk about the history of the city, how creative economy can be a catalyst for urban development, and the exhibitions and workshops that make up the event. We also talk about Clancy’s work in fibers deconstructing flags as a basis for social commentary. I’ll be teaching a workshop at Snow Farm in Williamsburg, MA this summer August 14 - 17, 2025. If you are interested in building layers through mark making and pattern join me for a week full of experimentation and community. To register visit Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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539: Brad Klem on China painting
01/28/2025
539: Brad Klem on China painting
Brad Klem’s porcelain forms are decorated with wild life, disposable plastic products, and corporate logos that draw attention to the human impact on climate change. In our interview we talk about the China painting process, using multiple firings to build an image, and making destruction beautiful. We also discuss moving to Denver and working with the La Serra Collective. . I’m happy to be returning to Lake Tahoe to teach a workshop this summer at UNR Lake Tahoe. Join me for a low fire soda and surface design workshop June 16th-20th. Register today at Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray
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538: Electric kiln 101 with Theo Uliano
01/23/2025
538: Electric kiln 101 with Theo Uliano
Theo Uliano has worn many hats in his career including artist, educator, mason, and now kiln technician. Along with his team of skilled kiln techs Uliano services kilns at schools, art centers, and private studios throughout the tri-state area. In our interview we talk about the questions you need to ask when buying a new kiln, troubleshooting poor kiln performance, and the career arc that led him to be a kiln professional. I’m happy to be returning to Lake Tahoe to teach a workshop this summer at UNR Lake Tahoe. Join me for a low fire soda and surface design workshop June 16th-20th. Register today at Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray
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537: PJ Anderson on smoke firing sculpture
01/17/2025
537: PJ Anderson on smoke firing sculpture
PJ Anderson’s figurative sculptures and vessels have rich patinas created through multi-day smoke firings. In our interview we talk about her making process, the influence of sci-fi futurism, and how she teaches students to understand the difference between cultural transmission and appropriation. We also discuss her work in community engagement for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, and how maintaining archives address the realities of the past. You can read more about PJ in my book or visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray
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536: Brian Nettles on recovering from Hurricane Katrina
12/19/2024
536: Brian Nettles on recovering from Hurricane Katrina
Brian Nettles is a potter and educator based in Pass Christian, MS, an area that was hit hard by a 35-foot storm surge during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. We start our interview talking about the history of ceramics in southern Mississippi and the influence of bayous and cypress swamps on his aesthetic. The second part of the interview focuses on his experience rebuilding his home and studio after Katrina, as well as tips for navigating recovery resources after a natural disaster. In addition to his own studio, he was the Studio Director of Ceramics at the Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, MS from 1997-2005. . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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535: Sarah Wells Rolland on recovering from Hurricane Helene
12/10/2024
535: Sarah Wells Rolland on recovering from Hurricane Helene
Sarah Wells Rolland founded the Village Potters in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC in 2011. The art center housed a community of seven resident potters, as well as dozens of students through their classes and mentorship program. In late September Hurricane Helene turned the French Broad into a raging river that destroyed the Village Potters. In our interview we talk about the history of the art center and their ongoing recovery from catastrophic flooding. You can support recovery efforts on GoFundMe and find out more at . Many thanks to the folks that supported my holiday sale this year. I’m happy to offer listeners free shipping on all pots up until December 16th. To receive this special offer, use the offer code PODCAST at checkout. This offer is good for the listeners in the continental United States. You can shop now at . Happy Holidays! Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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534: nicole gugliotti on saving for retirement
12/04/2024
534: nicole gugliotti on saving for retirement
nicole gugliotti joins me on the show today to talk about her path to financial literacy and methods she uses to save for retirement. In our interview we talk about budgeting basics, types of retirement accounts, and the value of having short terms goals to help stay motivated. We also talk about her art practice and living in the Pacific Northwest. My annual holiday sale is now live with over fifty new pots. They make great gifts for your loved ones for the holidays and I’m happy to offer listeners free shipping. To receive this special offer, make a purchase before December 16th at and use the offer code PODCAST at checkout. This offer is good for the listeners in the continental United States. You can shop now at . Happy Holidays! Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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533: Michelle Im on the versatility of tin glaze
11/27/2024
533: Michelle Im on the versatility of tin glaze
Michelle Im uses low-fire tin glaze to make both vibrant patterned pottery and figurative sculpture. In our interview we talk about her approach and technique for majolica, developing her RatxChicks brand, and her portrayal of familial identity in her sculptural work. You can read more about Michelle in my book or visit . My annual holiday sale is now live with over fifty new pots. They make great gifts for your loved ones for the holidays and I’m happy to offer listeners free shipping. To receive this special offer, make a purchase before December 16th at and use the offer code PODCAST at checkout. This offer is good for the listeners in the continental United States. You can shop now at . Happy Holidays! Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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532: Greg Daly on painting with flame to create reduced lusters
11/19/2024
532: Greg Daly on painting with flame to create reduced lusters
Greg Daly is a master of the luster genre using a reduction kiln to create rich surfaces that depict the Australian landscape. In our interview we talk about how subtle differences in reduction affect luster surfaces, teaching as an act of problem solving, and why collecting other artists work has been important to his development. Greg has had over 100 solo exhibitions, so we also discuss staying motivated over a 50-year career. You can read more about Greg’s work in my book . A big thank you to him for writing about his process and for freely sharing his research. The book is now available where fine books are sold. My annual holiday sale is now live with over fifty new pots. They make great gifts for your loved ones for the holidays and I’m happy to offer listeners free shipping. To receive this special offer, make a purchase before December 16th at and use the offer code PODCAST at checkout. This offer is good for the listeners in the continental United States. You can shop now at . Happy Holidays! Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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531: Sunshine Cobb on the Archie Bray Residency
11/12/2024
531: Sunshine Cobb on the Archie Bray Residency
Sunshine Cobb returns to talk about her new role as resident coordinator at the Archie Bray Foundation. In the interview we talk about how shifts in a residency structure can create equity and opportunity, as well as how residents find financial stability as the cost of living is increasing post-COVID. This year’s Bray residency application deadline is December 19th. Check out for more information on how to apply. My annual holiday sale is now live with over fifty new pots. They make great gifts for your loved ones for the holidays and I’m happy to offer listeners free shipping. To receive this special offer, make a purchase before December 16th at and use the offer code PODCAST at checkout. This offer is good for the listeners in the continental United States. You can shop now at . Happy Holidays! Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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530: Priscilla Dobler Dzul and Corinna Cowles
11/04/2024
530: Priscilla Dobler Dzul and Corinna Cowles
Priscilla Dobler Dzul and Corinna Cowles were both residents at the Archie Bray Foundation this summer. In our interview we talk about their current bodies of work and their experience at the Bray. Corinna Cowles is based in Philadelphia, PA and Priscilla Dobler Dzul splits time between Washington state and Mexico. This year’s Bray residency application deadline is December 19th. Check out for more information on how to apply. I would like to highlight a few friends of the podcast that need help recovering from Hurricane Helene. were hit hard with flooding and are raising money to help them rebuild. Please donate to the Go Fund Me linked above to help the artists relocate. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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529: Bill Wilkey on his soda-fired geometric forms
10/22/2024
529: Bill Wilkey on his soda-fired geometric forms
Bill Wilkey fires his geometric forms in a soda atmosphere that exposes and softens their textured edges. In this week’s interview we talk about his mind-blowing experience visiting Brunelesschi’s Dome, the impact his Archie Bray residency had on his career, and starting a life in Helena, MT with his family. . This interview is the first in a series featuring former Bray residents. This year’s Bray residency application deadline is December 19th. Check out for more information on how to apply. I would like to highlight a few friends of the podcast that need help recovering from Hurricane Helene. were hit hard with flooding up to the second story of their building. The studio isn’t able to reopen, but please support the Go Fund Me linked above to help the artists relocate. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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528: Malene Barnett on Crafted Kinship
10/17/2024
528: Malene Barnett on Crafted Kinship
Malene Barnett returns for an interview about her new book Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practice of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers. In our interview we talk about Black cultural memory, her process for interviewing and building an archive of Caribbean artists, and the influence of Caribbean material culture around the world. The book will be published by Artisan Books on October 29th and will be widely available where ever fine books are sold. I would like to highlight a few friends of the podcast that need help recovering from Hurricane Helene. Joy Tanner and Will Baker from Wood Song Pottery were affected by flooding of their studio and kilns in Bakersville, NC. You can help them get back on their feet by donating to their . Artist and entrepreneur Josh Copus’s businesses were severely damaged by catastrophic flooding in his small town of Marshall, NC. You can help him rebuild the hotel at the Old Marshall Jail and Zadie’s Market by donating to his . You can also volunteer your time to help clean up and make direct donations to other businesses in Marshall by visiting . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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527: Living with Student loans: Liz Noonan and Christian Bailey
10/08/2024
527: Living with Student loans: Liz Noonan and Christian Bailey
Today we have the final installment of our series about student loans with an episode featuring Liz Noonan and Christian Bailey. They share their experience dealing with fluctuating payments, managing debt as a family, and the ups and downs of loan forgiveness. Liz is a studio artist in Boxborough, MA. Christian is a artist and educator in Gulfport, MS. I’d like to highlight a few excellent resources for helping those affected by Hurricane Helene. Julie Wiggins has been spearheading relief for artists in the Penland, NC area. You can support her efforts by donating to her . It has been great to see many organizations and individual donors mobilize their support for CERF+. I have pieces available for purchase in CERF+ fundraisers at Clay Akar and Companion Gallery. You can also donate to them directly at . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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526: Living with Student Loans: Cammi Climaco and Jen Mecca
10/01/2024
526: Living with Student Loans: Cammi Climaco and Jen Mecca
Today we continue our series on student loans with a conversation featuring Cammi Climaco and Jen Mecca. They share their experience with long-term management of loan payments, the effect loans have on family relationships, and student loan forgiveness. Cammi is a NYC based artist and podcast host of The Ceramics Companion. Jen is an artist and educator based in Gastonia, NC. Like many of you I’ve watched horrific scenes of floods across the South Eastern U.S., including devastation in one of our richest pottery regions Western North Carolina. I want to send my well wishes to those affected by the storm and encourage you the listener to support relief efforts for artists. There’s a Go Fund Me site set up for , who lost her studio in Asheville, and the organization CERF+ is already organizing relief for those affected. You can find out more and donate at . As the waters recede and more information becomes available, I’ll report more on how you can support the community over the next few months. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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525: Living with Student Loans: Betsy Mayotte on navigating the system
09/24/2024
525: Living with Student Loans: Betsy Mayotte on navigating the system
After years of talking with people about their education, I thought it was time to address student loans head on. Today I talk with Betsy Mayotte, who over the past three decades has worked with hundreds of borrowers in her role as president of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors. In our interview we talk about the factors driving up the cost of education, how a student progresses through a loan cycle, loan forgiveness options, and healthy habits for financial literacy. We also talk about the upcoming September 30th deadline for the program, a new initiative to help borrowers get out of default. You can find out more about TISLA, and receive free information at .
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524: Celia Feldberg on drawing on clay
09/19/2024
524: Celia Feldberg on drawing on clay
Celia Feldberg decorates her pots with vibrant sgraffito drawings of animals in human situations. With a light-hearted touch she talks about relationship dynamics and highlights the small beauty in every day life. In our interview we talk about refining her drawing style on clay, depicting love in all its forms, and being a resident artist at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia. We also discuss the research she conducted for my book . She was my assistant and a valuable sounding board as I was writing the book. It was wonderful to share the success and struggle of the project with such a talented artist. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Michiana Pottery Tour The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Archie Bray Residencies
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523: Christy Culp on art education in high schools
09/12/2024
523: Christy Culp on art education in high schools
Christy Culp’s terra cotta pots are decorated with blue berries, carrots, and other motifs that come from her western Pennsylvania farm. In our interview we talk about her decades long career as a high school ceramics teacher, building a dream studio out of a late 1800’s barn that was on the farm, and how her yoga practice supports her ceramic practice. In our interview we also talk about Christy’s work in my book . The book was officially released this week and is now available where fine books are sold. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Michiana Pottery Tour The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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522: Camille Dungy on creativity and the Immaterial podcast
09/05/2024
522: Camille Dungy on creativity and the Immaterial podcast
Camille Dungy is an award-winning poet, writer, and host of the podcast from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In our interview we talk about Immaterial and their approach to art and story telling. We also talk about her passion for gardening, and her most recent book Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden. This episode also features an excerpt from the Immaterial episode Stone: Making and Breaking Legacies. To hear the rest of that episode follow and subscribe to Immaterial on your favorite podcast app. Many thanks to Metropolitan Museum of Art for sponsoring this episode of the show. My upcoming book has its official release on September 10 and is now available for pre-order. Get your copy today on Amazon or where ever fine books are sold. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Metropolitan Museum of Art Michiana Pottery Tour The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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521: Christi Ruffin on the joy of collecting ceramics
07/31/2024
521: Christi Ruffin on the joy of collecting ceramics
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 helped accelerate her collecting habit. To see the collection you can follow Christi on Instagram at . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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520: Yoshi Fuji on his intricately carved pottery
07/25/2024
520: Yoshi Fuji on his intricately carved pottery
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. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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519: Nom Ceramics on developing layered glaze surfaces
07/17/2024
519: Nom Ceramics on developing layered glaze surfaces
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 parenting with studio work. They have an exhibition of new work up now at in Humbolt, TN. In addition to their studio work they also run the , a community studio in Austin, TX. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art 28th Annual Bray Benefit Auction July 19th-26th
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518: John Born on improvising within a vocabulary of form
07/10/2024
518: John Born on improvising within a vocabulary of form
John Born is an artist working in sculpture and drawing based in New York City. In his recent show at . 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 made for his recent exhibition. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art 28th Annual Bray Benefit Auction July 19th-26th
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517: Ashlyn Pope on integrating woven elements into ceramics
07/03/2024
517: Ashlyn Pope on integrating woven elements into ceramics
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 fiber portraits of afrofuturist queens. Ashlyn is an Assistant Professor, and Associate Director of the Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies at Coastal Carolina University. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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516: Rhonda Willers on embracing creative growth
06/27/2024
516: Rhonda Willers on embracing creative growth
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 . We also discuss her philosophy of service work and her podcast , which traces creativity through the lives of makers. . Rhonda is one of many artists featured in my upcoming book . The book has its official release on September 10 and is now available for pre-order. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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515: Nick Lenker on sculpting his digital world into 3D
06/13/2024
515: Nick Lenker on sculpting his digital world into 3D
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. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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514: Lisa Orr on developing psychedelic low-fire glazes
06/06/2024
514: Lisa Orr on developing psychedelic low-fire glazes
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. Lisa is one of many artists featured in my upcoming book . The book has its official release on September 10 and is now available for pre-order. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Bray Clay
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