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Making In The Home | Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair | Episode 1107 Feb 18, 2025

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Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair is a Canadian born artist living in Illinois. Emilie's approach to pottery is formed by a past of learning to throw with a production potter, and being immersed in the community studios of Chicago. Emilie has been a painter in her youth through her mid 20's, holding a BA in Fine Art from the State University of New York, Geneseo. Emilie's passion in the arts lies in the process of discovery.

https://ThePottersCast.com/1107

Teaching Vacation Classes in Italy | Karoline Menge | Episode 1106 Feb 13, 2025

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Born in Berlin, Karoline Menge moved to Italy with her partner in 2021. Studied literature and writing, started making pottery in 2015 when she was still at Uni, did small jobs to be able to continue making pottery. Karoline opened her own studio in 2018 and started working full time as a potter. Now Karoline works in her studio in a small village called Bogliasco at the Ligurian coast in Italy.

https://ThePottersCast.com/1106

From Cloth To Bisque To Wow | Clair Unger | Episode 1105 Feb 11, 2025

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Clare Unger uses hand stitching as a means of mark making on clay slabs to create ceramic vessels for domestic use. In this way Clare pays homage to her female ancestors for whom sewing and stitching was an important means of creative self-expression in their role as home makers.

https://ThePottersCast.com/1105

Salt Spring Island Artists | Francine Hampson & John Reid | Episode 1104 Feb 06, 2025

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Francine Hampson and John Ried are the owners of Mudpuppy Studios, a production pottery studio producing functional ware. The studio wares are mainly thrown on the potter's wheel with alterations and additions done by hand building. The clay is high fire stoneware fired in a 15cu. ft. gas kiln introducing salt/soda at 2350F. The effects are spectacular but unpredictable. The wares are sold locally on Salt Spring Island through the Waterfront Gallery or Artcraft/ Wintercraft shows.

https://ThePottersCast.com/1104

Hook 'Em In | Rita Vali | Episode 1103 Feb 04, 2025

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Rita Vali creates joyful pottery that blends modern design with a mid-century vibe, inspired by her love of the intricate details she finds in nature. Rita makes her pottery with others in mind, as she believes people are connected through the use and display of thoughtfully hand-crafted objects. Rita's career as an artist is made full by teaching various classes where she shares my craft.

https://ThePottersCast.com/1103

Good Studio Practices | Yesha Panchal | Episode 1102 Jan 31, 2025

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Yesha Panchal was born in Gujarat, India, and is currently living in Suwanee, GA. Yesha earned her BFA with a concentration in ceramics at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. Yesha is currently a ceramics studio manager at the Hudgens Center for Art in Duluth, GA, an organizer of the Clay to Table, serves on the board of NCECA, and is a maker. Yesha's article "Working Potter" and work were published in "Thoughts on Collaboration" in the June/July/August 2022 issue of Ceramics Monthly

https://ThePottersCast.com/1102

Urns For Pets | John Ellefson | Episode 1101 Jan 28, 2025

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As a sensitive and intuitive person, working with clay is a perfect fit for John Ellefson. Clay slabs are minutely sensitive to the slightest touch, allowing John to create the subtle forms that he loves. It's incredibly satisfying for John to breathe life into clay through touch.

https://ThePottersCast.com/1101

Pros & Cons Of Collaboration Work | Erin Louise Clancy | 1100 Jan 23, 2025

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Erin Louise Clancy is a ceramic artist based in Queens, New York, with over 25 years of restaurant experience and a BFA in printmaking. Focusing on collaborative custom work, Erin's pieces unite these influences with functional design.

http://ThePottersCast.com/1100

Chasing The Style and The Skills Will Follow | Rachael Sewell | Episode 1099 Jan 21, 2025

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Rachael Sewell is a ceramic artist and candle maker based near Bristol, in the South West of England. After graduating in 2020 with a degree in Buying and Merchandising, Rachael combined her business acumen with her creative passions, launching a line of sculptural candles in 2021. Driven by a desire to explore new mediums, Rachael soon discovered her love for pottery during an intensive course, which ignited her current practice in ceramics. Rachael's work is a playful yet thoughtful exploration of artistry and everyday utility.

https://ThePottersCast.com/1099

The Business of a Community Studio | Jennifer Waverek | Episode 1098 Jan 17, 2025

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Jennifer Waverek has 30+ years of experience in brand strategy and graphic design, working both in-house and as a principle partner in her own creative agency. Jennifer is worked for fortune 500 companies such as Martha Stewart Living, Clinique, and Donna Karan to local boutiques and art collectives. Jennifer holds a BA in Visual Arts and Art History from Columbia University. Jennifer has shown work in the disciplines of painting, printmaking, graphic design, and handbuilt ceramics. Jennifer is the creative director and brand strategist behind BKLYN CLAY.

https://ThePottersCast.com/1098

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