535: Sarah Wells Rolland on recovering from Hurricane Helene
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Release Date: 12/10/2024
551: Julie Wiggins on improvisation and structured play
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Julie Wiggins carves crisp floral drawings into her forms creating patterns that are inlayed with cobalt pigment. We start our interview comparing musical improvisation to structured play in the studio, along with her love of the band Phish, whom she has seen over 250 times since the mid-1990s. We also discuss traveling for international residencies and the role she took on after Hurricane Helene distributing aid and supplies to her mountain community. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art ...
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550: Gillan Doty on adjusting to new materials
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Gillan Doty is an atmospheric potter based in Asheville, NC. Doty lost his studio to catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Helene and is part of the vibrant arts community that is rebuilding in the area. In our interview we talk about how recent residencies at the Archie Bray Foundation and The Clay Studio shifted his aesthetic as he worked with new kilns and materials. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program
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550: Gillan Doty on adjusting to new materials
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Gillan Doty is an atmospheric potter based in Asheville, NC. Doty lost his studio to catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Helene and is part of the vibrant arts community that is rebuilding in the area. In our interview we talk about how recent residencies at the Archie Bray Foundation and The Clay Studio shifted his aesthetic as he worked with new kilns and materials. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio Supply Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program
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549: Nancy Servis on California clay
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Nancy Servis is a curator, historian, and writer who has spent decades shining light on California and the clay artists that work there. In our interview we talk about the value of regional galleries in educating the public, artists she thinks need more attention in California history, and her experience curating this year’s 80th Scripps College Ceramic National. I have a few spots left in my surface design workshop at Snow Farm August 14 - 17. If you are interested in building layers through mark making and pattern, join me for a weekend of experimentation and learning. To register...
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548: Kyle Triplett on blending physical and visual space
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Kyle Triplett pairs hundreds of ceramic elements with digital projections and light works that highlight the human relationship with land and place. In our interview we talk about making site specific work, his interest in blending physical and visual space, and the Morean Ceramic Research Center in Kalamazoo, MI. Triplett is the Morean Distinguished Professor in Ceramics at Western Michigan University and the director of the center. I have a few spots left in my surface design workshop at Snow Farm August 14 - 17. If you are interested in building layers through mark making and...
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547: Jonathan Eberle on the life and legacy of Ed Eberle
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Jonathan Eberle joins me on the show today to talk about the life and legacy of his father Ed Eberle (1944-2023). Ed Eberle is best known for his sculptural vessels and paintings that depict cultural archetypes through groupings of figures. In our interview we talk about Ed’s time at Carnegie Mellon (1975-1985), Jonathan’s role as a legacy holder and filmmaker, and Eberle Studios, which continues to provide space for working artists in Pittsburgh, PA. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Cornell Studio...
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546: Live from NCECA: Self Revelation and Art Making Now
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
To start our 14th season of the podcast we have a panel featuring guest host Kathy King talking with Dustin Yaeger, Joy Kin, and Connor Czora in front of a live studio audience at this year’s NCECA conference in Salt Lake City. Philosopher and educator John Dewey wrote, “The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.” Today’s episode explores the self-revelation that happens through art making, and how recent societal and political changes are impacting LGBTQIA+ artists. Special thanks to NCECA for co-producing this episode and to...
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545: Dallas Wooten on creating fluid surfaces
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Dallas Wooten makes functional ware decorated with water etched and painted surfaces that melt and blend beautifully during his cone six firings. In our interview we talk about developing techniques to create fluid surfaces, and finding work life balance while running an art center. We also talk about the , which Dallas has been instrumental in starting. I’m happy to be taking part in the inaugural Princeton Pottery Festival happening May 3 and 4 at the Princeton Day School in Princeton, NJ. I’ll also have new work at this year’s , where I will be a guest of Lucy Fagella April...
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544: MaryMar Keenan on designing for the table
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
MaryMar Keenan is the owner and lead designer of MM Clay, a manufacturer of custom dinnerware in San Francisco, CA. In our interview we talk about her career path to entrepreneurship, working with chefs to design restaurant ware, and increasing production when you have a limited amount of space. 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...
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543: Derek Reeverts on symbolic figure sculpture
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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...
info_outlineSarah 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 The Village Potters recovery efforts on GoFundMe and find out more at www.thevillagepotters.com.
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 www.carterpottery.com. Happy Holidays!
Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:
The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com
Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com
Archie Bray Residencies www.archiebray.org