345: Audra Doughty on adapting community-based education to the COVID era
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Release Date: 10/22/2020
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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 for art making has changed over time. To see examples of her work visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
info_outline 505: Cammie Staros on the power of precarity in sculptureTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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 Greek ceramics, her love of precarity, and her series of submerged vessels. To see examples of her work visit . Thanks to everyone that came out to our NCECA live tapings. I had a great time meeting listeners and look forward to airing those episodes...
info_outline 504: Jonathan Kaplan on investing in yourselfTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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 forms through mold making. His book l weaves personal narrative into practical mold making skills and was just released by the American Ceramics Society in 2024. For more information visit . I’m excited to have a live taping of the show at this...
info_outline 503: Lauren Sandler on the unseen narratives of material cultureTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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 School of Art in Philadelphia, PA, where she is an assistant professor. For more information visit . I’m excited to have a live taping of the show at this year’s NCECA conference. Thursday March 21st at 2:30pm Lisa Giuliani and Brian Kakas...
info_outline 502: Yuliya Makliuk on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramicsTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Today on the show I talk with author, activist, and artist Yuliya Makliuk. She recently published Our interview focuses on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramic production and materials. In addition to sustainability, we also discuss Yuliya’s experience living through war in Ukraine. For more information follow on Instagram. I’m excited to have a live taping of the show at this year’s NCECA conference. Thursday March 21st at 2:30pm Lisa Giuliani and Brian Kakas will join me to talk about the Changing landscape of ceramic education. The Rosenfield Collection of...
info_outline 501: A collective approach to sustainability with Clay MattersTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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 Projects Space, St. Kilda that opens on February 23rd. For more information visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
info_outline 500: Celebrating 500 with a listener mailbagTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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 , or become a patron on . Many thanks for listening along the way and for supporting the show.
info_outline 499: Live from the New Clay Conference!Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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 a parent, and the vibrant state of the Canadian ceramic community. A big thanks to Kaitlyn Brennan for organizing the conference and to the Richcraft Theatre tech crew for recording this evening. On the topic of Canadian ceramics make sure...
info_outline 498: Didem Mert on the importance of play in creativityTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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 . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
info_outline 497: Michael Middleton on collecting with special guest Rebecca Ickes CarraTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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 Archie Bray Foundation director Rebecca Harvey. Subscribe to The Maker's Playbook now on your favorite podcast app. In the second part of our interview, I talk with Michael Middleton, a multifaceted creative who has written plays, designed...
info_outlineToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Audra Doughty. She has used her business Mud Queen Pottery to create a thriving community of ceramic enthusiasts in the Harrisburg, PA area. After Pennsylvania reopened in-person businesses she adapted her classroom to make it safe for students to learn in-person while social distancing. In our interview we talk about renovating a farmhouse barn into an art center, taking risks to expand her business, and tips for creating a safe working environment. For more information on Audra visit www.mudqueenpottery.com.
On this week’s show I also talk about using www.iwillvote.com to locate your polling place and find out how to vote by mail in the upcoming American elections. Many states are already in the voting process with record turnout for early voting. Visit the website to find out more on how to safely vote in your state.