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Being a Midwife for Your Art | Christopher St John | Episode 567 Oct 15, 2019

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Christopher St John has been active as a professional artist for 18 years now. Most of Christopher's career has been focused on painting, but in the past year Christopher has switched over to ceramics.

An Artist of Her Time | Myrto Zirini | Episode 566 Oct 10, 2019

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Myrrto Zirini studied interior design and architecture in London where she also worked for 3 years as a consultant at Space Syntax Ltd. In 2004 Myrto returned to her home city, Athens Greece, and worked within architecture and design in multiple areas – urban/public spaces, architecture and interior design (as a partner at aka lab architects) down to the smaller scales of exhibitions, furniture and graphic design. Myrto has also taught at the MA interior design course at Vakalo Art & Design College in Athens. She moved to the island of Corfu in 2012. Myrto went on a six month period learning ceramics with a local potter in Corfu in 2014 and continued learning on her own by experimenting with clay. In 2015 Myrto started her own small studio and production. In 2017 Myrto created a combined studio and showroom in the old town of Corfu, focusingon one of a kind sculptural, organic forms.

Picture as Product or as Placement | Lilly Mandarano | Episode 565 Oct 08, 2019

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Lilly Mandarano is the designer-maker behind The Super Sparrow ceramics. Lilly hand builds ceramic tableware in her studio in Deptford, SE London. Lilly studied Fine Art and then moved into ceramics by change following that. The pieces are designed to reflect a natural, minimal, and relaxed aesthetic.

How a Potter Deals with Pain and Recovers | Michael Hall | Episode 564 Oct 03, 2019

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Michael Hall is from Kansas City, Missouri. He escaped to Tempe, Arizona–earned his BFA from Arizona State University in 2012, worked as a Secondary Ceramics Teacher, and left to work with Steven Hill at 323Clay in Independence, Missouri. Currently, Michael is a MFA candidate at Bowling Green State University.

Using Kickstarter to Grow a Business | Hayley Knouff | Episode 563 Oct 01, 2019

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Hayley Knouff is a self taught potter and owner of Desert Sun Ceramics, a small community clay studio in Moab, UT. Hayley's passion for ceramics and her desire to support art in her rural community are what drive her to create a thriving studio space where all skill levels are welcome.

Making Potter At The Bottom Of The Grand Canyon | LeeAnn Dodde | Episode 562 Sep 26, 2019

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LeeAnn Dodde make pots at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. LeeAnn's greenware is packed up and shipped out on a mule. LeeAnn is transitioning to full time pottery during the summer of 2019.

Troy Made It and Troy Has Down Syndrome | Troy & Suzanne Drake | Episode 561 Sep 24, 2019

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Troy Drake is a potter who was born with Down syndrome. Each piece of pottery is handmade by Troy, sometimes with the help of his mom, Suzanne. 100% of the proceeds from his pottery are donated to non profit organizations at the end of the year.

The KEY to Success: Keep Educating Yourself | Elizabeth Schaefer Endener | Episode 560 Sep 19, 2019

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Elizabeth Schaefer Endener started working with clay in high school but did not pursue it as a career. Instead Elizabeth got her degree in Biology and worked at a variety of places trying to find the right fit. Elizabeth got involved with the organic and sustainable food movement, working for and managing some start-up companies including local food cooperatives and a small organic farm. Elizabeth's entrepreneurial spirit grew and decided that what she wanted more than anything was to combine her two passions, both of which involved transforming the earth. So, in 2015 Elizabeth set upon starting a business creating and designing a beautiful line of pottery, as well as growing a little cut flower garden and raising butterflies.

Bringing Life From Scraps of Clay | Krista Coons | Episode 559 Sep 17, 2019

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Krista Coons is the ceramic artist known as Her Name Is Mud. Krista graduated from Brigham Young University with her BFA in ceramics. Krista lives in the Arizona desert with her husband and three children, working out of her home studio with blush tiled floors.

Making It Happen | Laurie Carretta Scupp | Episode 558 Sep 12, 2019

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Laurie Carretta Scupp lives and works in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Laurie ceramics are hand built using slabs and pinch pots. Laurie works with red earthenware clay and is inspired by nature, which Laurie uses to form illustrated narratives on her work.

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