346: Bob Batchelor on the rise, fall and rebirth of Rookwood Pottery
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Release Date: 10/28/2020
Tales 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_outline 496: Kyungmin Park on a multifaceted approach to the figureTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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 College in Beverly, MA. To see examples of her work visit . As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. This is one of the easiest ways you can support this show, and the best part is that it’s totally free. To...
info_outline 495: Brad Schwieger on using subtractive methods to find formTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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 also talk about the design of his studio, which you can find out more about in the December 2022 Studio Visit in Ceramics Monthly at ceramicartsnetwork.org. As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. This is one of the easiest...
info_outlineToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with cultural historian Bob Batchelor. He has written on diverse subjects ranging from comic icon Stan Lee to prohibition era bourbon boss George Remus and has recently published an illustrated history of Rookwood Pottery. In our interview we talk about the life and work of founder Maria Longworth Nichols Storer, the role star decorators like Kitaro Shirayamadani played in the success of the company, and the effect the Great Depression had on Rookwood. The book is now available anywhere fine books are sold and can be purchased from Rookwood at www.rookwood.com. For more information on Bob visit www.bobbatchelor.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. Visit the website to find out more on how to safely vote in your state.