39-1: Richard Notkin on establishing a visual language
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Release Date: 10/11/2013
570: Live from Workhouse Arts with Berry, Milgrom, Ulberg, and Alexander
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
This week’s episode features a live show taped at the Workhouse Arts Center with , , and . We discuss their work in the , the art scene in Northern Virginia, and the history of arts at the center, which was a prison for over ninety years. Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault podcast feed? Become a supporter on Patreon to gain access to dozens of episodes that are no longer available on major podcast apps. To make your donation go to . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art ...
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569: Guillermo Guardia on his American Huaco series
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This week we return to a series featuring artists from the Guillermo Guardia joins me to talk about how his experience with immigrating to the United States and teaching in public schools has shaped his American Huaco series. In the series he decorates pre-Columbian ceramics vessels from Peru with images highlighting political and social issues. Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault podcast feed? Become a supporter on Patreon to gain access to dozens of episodes that are no longer available on major podcast apps. To make your donation go to . Today’s episode is...
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568: Eric Rempe on developing infrastructure and curriculum for high schools
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Eric Rempe has been teaching high school ceramics for over 20 years. In our interview we talk about building the infrastructure and curriculum for Coronado High School in California and the Princeton Day School in New Jersey. We also discuss his exploration of form, which has been influenced by color blindness, and his role in cofounding the Princeton Pottery Festival. Along with eleven other artists Eric will be presenting new work as part of this year’s happening this weekend May 2nd and 3rd 2026. Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault podcast feed? Become a supporter on...
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567: Jillian Mae Seversky and Josh Goering
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This week we are continuing a series featuring artists I chose for the I was honored to jury the show this year and wanted to highlight two emerging artists and . In our interview we discuss their approach to sculpture and pottery, and how they refine ideas though a body of work. To coincide with the exhibition, I’ll be teaching a two-day hands-on . There will also be a live taping of the podcast and reception April 11th that is free to the public. If you are in the greater DC area I’d love to see you there. Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault podcast feed? Become...
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566: Chelsea McMaster and Stephen Earp
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This week we start a series featuring artists chosen for the I was honored to jury the show this year and wanted to highlight a selection of the artists that submitted exceptional work to the exhibition. Today I talk with and . In our interview we discuss the technical and conceptual aspects of their studio practices and the role of the artist in cultural evolution. To coincide with the exhibition, I’ll be teaching a two-day hands-on . There will also be a live taping of the podcast and reception April 11th that is free to the public. If you are in the greater DC area I’d love to...
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565: Sam Briegel on the connection between the vessel and the body
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Sam Briegel layers slip cast, printed, and painted fabric patterns on elegant porcelain forms. In our interview we talk about the vessel as a metaphor for the body, the challenges of working with halloysite clays, and how her decorative process has become more refined over time. Sam will be presenting new work as part of this year’s happening May 2nd and 3rd 2026. Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault podcast feed? Become a supporter on Patreon to gain access to dozens of episodes that are no longer available on major podcast apps. To make your donation go to . ...
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564: More than a Maker: Mike Griffin
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This week on the podcast we return to our series More than a Maker, which focuses on the intersection of mental health and creativity. Today’s guest Mike Griffin is based in Naples, NY where he has dual careers as a golf pro and ceramic artist. In our interview we talk about his hand building process, the ways creativity counter balances ADHD, and dealing with self-doubt in the studio. Mike is also the host of , a video podcast where he interviews ceramic artists while they make work together. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff The...
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563: Erin Lambers on setting up a business for the long haul
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After starting her career as a wholesale potter Erin Lambers moved back to her home town and bought a ceramic supply store. In our interview we talk about her philosophy of blending education and sales, the practical aspects of running a store with 6,000 products, and how to set up a business for the long haul. Lambers has run Cornell Studio Supply for the last fifteen years, and the store celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Snow Farm: The New...
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562: Lisa Naples on embracing change in Grounded in Gold
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After many years as a functional potter Lisa Naples has embraced figurative and nonobjective sculpture. In our interview we discuss how she anthropomorphizes animals to show shifting relationships and identities, as well as the use of gold as a way to embody the divine in her recent exhibition Grounded in Gold. The exhibition was on display this fall at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program
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561: Beth Lo and Julia Galloway on their approach to narrative
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Beth Lo and Julia Galloway are artists and educators that have helped shape ceramic education at the University of Montana. In our interview we talk about their approach to narrative, moving between bodies of work, and the value of taking on long term projects. They will be co-teaching a workshop next month at the Morean Workshop Space in St. Petersburg, FL. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply
info_outlineThis week on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have a double episode featuring ceramic artist Richard Notkin. Known for his protest art Notkin has approached a variety of subject matter during his career including the folly of war, the nuclear age, and global warming. His teapots and tile work can be found in numerous museums around the United States including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum and the Mint Museum of Craft and Design.
In the interview we talk about establishing a visual language, the influence of the Vietnam War and developing a collector base. For more information on his work you can visit Richard's Art Axis page or click here to see the PBS Craft in America segment that featured Richard's work.
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