Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
526 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 252 ratingsTales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast features weekly interviews with ceramic artists from around the world. Host Ben Carter talks with potters, sculptors, and designers about their creative practice. www.talesofaredclayrambler.com
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515: Nick Lenker on sculpting his digital world into 3D
June 13, 2024 12:37 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBNick Lenker draws from video games to make ceramic sculptures that seem to have jumped right out of a pixelated computer screen into real life. In our interview we talk about his process of building with slabs before applying custom decals, investigating memory through subject matter, and how Philadelphia has shaped his creative life. www.nicklenker.com Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcoll...
514: Lisa Orr on developing psychedelic low-fire glazes
June 06, 2024 17:48 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBLisa Orr started working with low-fire ceramics decades ago, moving through majolica before developing a unique psychedelic color palette. In our interview we talk about matching thermal expansion of clay and glaze, side stacking glaze wares, and developing aventurine glazes. www.lisaorr.com Lisa is one of many artists featured in my upcoming book The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors. The book has its official release on September 10 and is now available for...
513: Kathleen Clark on The White House China
May 31, 2024 20:50 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBKathleen Clark is an award-winning photographer, whose career includes numerous exhibitions and serving as Photo Director for Los Angeles magazine and LA Weekly. Her series The White House China, depicts historical events from each American president presented on their formal state dinnerware. In our interview we talk about her inclusion in The Girl Artists of Portland, a performance art group active in the 1980s, her work in photo journalism, and her practice of using ceramics as a staging ...
512: Fund Drive: Live from NCECA with Lisa Giuliani and Brian Kakas
May 23, 2024 16:42 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBToday on the show I’m joined by Brian Kakas and Lisa Giuliani for a discussion about the changing landscape of ceramic education. In the interview we talk about demographic shifts and closures in higher education, craft school education, and helping an arts community survive after a core institution downsizes its ceramics program. This episode was taped in front of a live audience at the NCECA conference in Richmond, VA. I’d like to thank Cole Collier for running sound for the event and NCEC...
511: Fund Drive: Stephanie Seguin on tactile learning
May 14, 2024 17:48 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBStephanie Seguin is a functional potter based in Helena, MT, where she makes table and service ware. She is also the education manager at the Archie Bray Foundation where she has helped shape the education program as the organization has emerged from the pandemic. In our interview we talk about tactile learning, developing parameters for creativity, and the Bray’s Artist Amplified, a series of demonstrations and lectures highlighting ceramic artists. You can see her work at www.stephanie-seg...
510: Fund Drive: Judi Tavill on blending drawing with sculpture
May 10, 2024 19:22 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBJudi Tavill has had a broad career in the arts starting in fashion and now creating biomorphic ceramic sculpture. In our interview we talk about her career in fashion, blending drawing with sculpture, and preparing for her upcoming solo show at the Ivy Brown Gallery. Entanglements will open May 16th and run through June 26th. For more information visit www.juditavill.com. Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, this month we are celebrating twelve years of the podcast! We just launched a fund drive...
509: Fund Drive: Brian Chen on the anatomy of his forms
May 02, 2024 23:57 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBToday on the show I talk with Brian Chen. He makes sculptural and functional forms that reference architecture and biomechanics. In our interview we talk about how a tennis injury led him to study anatomy, creating sculptures that nest within themselves, and refining a form through repetition. To see examples of his work visit www.brianchenpottery.com. Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, this month we are celebrating twelve years of the podcast! We just launched a fund drive and I need your hel...
508: Clay Roots: Exploring Ceramics Across the Black Diaspora with Malene Barnett, Lydia Thompson, Ashlyn Pope, and David Macdonald
April 26, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBJoin guest host Malene Barnett as she talks with Lydia Thompson, Ashlyn Pope, and David Macdonald about the rich tapestry of ceramics across the Black Diaspora. From the ancestral lands of Africa, to the vibrant Caribbean and the diverse cultures of African Americans, join the panel as they explore the artistic expressions and design aesthetics that are rooted in clay. This conversation was recorded in front of a live studio audience at this year’s NCECA conference in Richmond, VA. To...
507: Malene Barnett on blending design and studio art
April 18, 2024 14:55 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday on the show I talk with Malene Barnett. Her multimedia career spans design, studio art, and activism focusing on the influence and aesthetics of the black diaspora. In our interview we talk about designing textiles, taking a sabbatical to dive deep into ceramics, and founding the Black Artists + Designers Guild, a collective aimed at building equitable and inclusive creative culture. For more visit www.malenebarnett.com. Next week on the show we will broadcast a panel discussion that M...
507: Malene Barnett on blending interior design and studio art
April 18, 2024 14:55 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday on the show I talk with Malene Barnett. Her multimedia career spans design, studio art, and activism focusing on the influence and aesthetics of the black diaspora. In our interview we talk about designing textiles and interiors, taking a sabbatical to dive deep into ceramics, and founding the Black Artists + Designers Guild, a collective aimed at building equitable and inclusive creative culture. For more visit www.malenebarnett.com. Next week on the show we will broadcast a panel dis...
506: Jane Bamford on using ceramics to support ecosystems
April 11, 2024 17:08 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBToday on the show I talk with Jane Bamford. She creates ceramic sculptures and environmental prosthesis that are placed in nature to help rebalance the Australian ecosystem. In our interview we talk about the pressure climate change is putting on the Tasmanian landscape, working with scientists to create environmental design, and how her motivation for art making has changed over time. To see examples of her work visit www.janebamford.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by the foll...
505: Cammie Staros on the power of precarity in sculpture
March 29, 2024 11:35 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBToday on the show I talk with sculptor Cammie Staros. From her studio in L.A. she blends Helenic aesthetics with modernism in her ceramic, neon, and stone work. Her series of black figure terracotta vessels move and bend like a wavy mirage from ancient Athens captured in the present moment. In our interview we talk about the influence of classical Greek ceramics, her love of precarity, and her series of submerged vessels. To see examples of her work visit www.cammiestaros.com. Thanks to ev...
504: Jonathan Kaplan on investing in yourself
March 14, 2024 21:16 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBToday 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 The Mold-Making Manual weaves personal narrative into practical mold making skills and was just released by the Am...
503: Lauren Sandler on the unseen narratives of material culture
March 07, 2024 23:38 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBToday 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 www.laurensandlerstudio.com. I’m excited ...
502: Yuliya Makliuk on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramics
February 29, 2024 22:02 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBToday on the show I talk with author, activist, and artist Yuliya Makliuk. She recently published Potters Save the World: Learn to make sustainable ceramics and help protect the Earth. 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 @hereandnowpottery on Instagram. I’m excited to have a live taping of the show at ...
501: A collective approach to sustainability with Clay Matters
February 21, 2024 01:03 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBToday 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 claymatters.com.au. Today’s episode is brought to you by the fo...
500: Celebrating 500 with a listener mailbag
February 14, 2024 21:33 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBToday 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 Paypal, or become a patron on Patreon. Many thanks for listening along the way and for supporting the show.
499: Live from the New Clay Conference!
February 08, 2024 16:47 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBToday 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 Richc...
498: Didem Mert on the importance of play in creativity
January 31, 2024 20:17 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBDidem 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 www.didemmert.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Bray Clay www.archiebraycla...
497: Michael Middleton on collecting with special guest Rebecca Ickes Carra
January 26, 2024 16:03 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBToday 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 interv...
496: Kyungmin Park on a multifaceted approach to the figure
January 18, 2024 16:49 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBToday 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 www.kyungminpark.com. As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. ...
495: Brad Schwieger on using subtractive methods to find form
January 11, 2024 12:34 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBToday 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 ceramicartsnetw...
494: Matt Katz on understanding ceramic chemistry
January 04, 2024 12:49 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBToday on the show I talk with Matt Katz, who along with his wife Rose, is one of the co-founders of Ceramics Materials Workshop. They offer online classes in ceramics chemistry, which are utilized by artists and students around the world. In our interview we talk about his path from maker to researcher, how to make chemistry exciting for students, and the podcast For Flux Sake, which Matt is cohost on. For more information visit www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com or www.brickyardnetwork.org/fo...
493: Kim Dickey on the power of ornamentation
December 21, 2023 15:34 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBToday on the show I talk with sculptor Kim Dickey. She uses the structures and flora of the garden as a springboard to create large-scale sculpture and installation. In our interview we talk about her use of brocage, the feminist claiming of space through ornamentation, and her recent solo show Auguries at the Robischon Gallery in Denver, CO. To see examples of her work visit www.kimdickeystudio.com. Dickey is a Professor of Art at the University of Colorado Boulder. Hey Red Clay Rambl...
492: Doug Peltzman on nourishing the kernel of a new idea
December 07, 2023 11:42 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBToday on the show I welcome back Doug Peltzman. A few years ago he made a major shift in his studio practice, essentializing his approach to surface design to create a new aesthetic. In our interview we talk about following the kernel of an idea, and re-engaging his customers after a major change in the studio. To see examples of his work visit www.dougpeltzman.com. Hey Red Clay Rambler Fans, for the month of December I’m having a merch sale, including our brand new long sleeve t-shirt...
491: Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt on Endless Ground
November 30, 2023 18:48 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBToday on the show I welcome back Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt. In our interview we talk about the themes in their exhibition Endless Ground now on display at the Penland Gallery. The exhibition features figure sculpture, a large-scale slip painting, and collections of vessels that are decorated with slips and wax resist decoration. To see the exhibition visit www.penland.org/gallery. Hey Red Clay Rambler Fans, for the month of December I’m having a merch sale, including our brand ne...
490: Daugherty and Rothshank on starting a nonprofit
November 16, 2023 15:11 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBToday on the show I talk with Trevor Daugherty and Justin Rothshank, cofounders of the Northern Indiana Clay Alliance. The group has over sixty members and organizes a variety of ceramics programing in the region, including the Michiana Pottery Tour. In our interview we talk about the process of founding a nonprofit, ceramics in the Michiana region, and fundraising for new organizations. For more information visit www.indianaclay.org. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following...
489: Dirk Staschke on uncanny realism
November 09, 2023 15:38 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBToday on the show I talk with Dirk Staschke. His recent work draws from Dutch Vanitas paintings, often incorporating ceramic frames that are portals into the inner world of the sculpture. In our interview we talk about exploring dark humor and beauty simultaneously, and having the patience for new ideas to solidify over time. To see examples of his work visit www.artdirk.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent www.amaco.com The Bray www.ar...
488: Jonathan Christensen Caballero on mining local histories for his work
October 26, 2023 14:04 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBToday on the show I talk with Jonathan Christensen Caballero. He pays homage to local Latino histories through his mixed media sculptures. In our interview we talk about his interest in local history, the practical aspects of showing large scale sculptures, and his blend of fibers and ceramics. For more information visit www.jcc-sculpture.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent www.amaco.com The Bray www.archiebray.org The Rosenfield Col...
487: Haakon Lenzi on marbleizing slip
October 18, 2023 14:57 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBToday on the show I talk with Haakon Lenzi. A life-long New Yorker, Haakon makes slipware pots from his studio in East Harlem. In our interview we talk about marbleizing slip on the surface of a pot, sustaining a career in the city, and the value of community building through sales and tours. Haakon has participated in the Hudson Valley Pottery tour since its beginning. You can find him this weekend October 21st and 22nd as a guest of Doug Peltzman for the 7th annual HVP tour. www.hudsonvall...
486: Catherine White on monoprinting with wood ash
October 12, 2023 17:22 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBToday on the show I talk with Catherine White. Her wood fired vessels incorporate firing patterns from her anagama kiln and text from poetry that she monoprints with ash onto the pot’s surfaces. In our interview we talk about her triumvirate of painting, pottery, and movement, as well as, learning the geography of a wood kiln. To see examples of her work visit www.catherinewhite.com. This episode concludes with an excerpt from the panel discussion “The Thread you Follow” from the last ...
485: Bryan Hopkins on low-fire porcelain
October 03, 2023 20:01 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBToday on the show I talk with Bryan Hopkins. You probably know him from his exquisite porcelain vessels, but you might not have guessed some of those forms are made from low-fire porcelain. In our interview we talk about formulating low-fire translucent porcelains and how he uses a neodymium grate magnet to create speck free clay bodies. To see examples of his work visit www.hopkinspottery.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: AMACO Brent www.amaco.com ...
484: Alex Thullen on iridescent luster glazes
September 28, 2023 23:09 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBToday on the show I talk with Alex Thullen. In his role as ceramic materials engineer at Pewabic Pottery he maintains their line of glazes, including iridescent lusters. In our interview we talk about the mechanics of luster, how the timing of reduction effects glazes, and how his work continues research that dates back to the early 1900’s when Mary Chase Perry Stratton started the pottery in Detroit, MI. Listen back to episode 204 for more history on one of America’s oldest pottery companie...
483: Renata Cassiano on literature, portals, and intuition
September 21, 2023 21:28 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBToday on the show I talk with Renata Cassiano. Her ceramic sculptures are non-objective accumulations often dealing with ideas of connection and translation. In our interview we talk about reusing older work to create new forms, using a concrete saw to shape fired ceramics, and the influence of literature on her understanding of self and art. Cassiano is currently the Visiting Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Arkansas School of Art. To see examples of her work visit www.renata...
482: Paul Andrew Wandless on a unified style across mediums
September 14, 2023 14:19 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBToday on the show I talk with Paul Andrew Wandless. His multidisciplinary career includes sculpture, print making, leather work, and ceramics. In our interview we talk about labor as subject matter, establishing a style across multiple mediums, and the influence of his mentors Victor Spinski and James Tanner. Wandless has authored multiple books including Image Transfer on Clay, and is the coauthor of Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques. To see examples of his work, follow @studio3artcompa...
481: Amy Sanders and Gleidymar Rivera on making a living as an emerging artist
September 06, 2023 22:57 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBToday on the show I talk with Amy Sanders and Gleidymar Rivera. They were chosen for the AVPT Early Career Fellowship for BIPOC Ceramic Artists, a program started this year to provide financial support and mentorship. In our interview we talk about their style of making, balancing labor-intensive practices with the need to make a living, and how they prepared for their first major sale at the Asparagus Valley Pottery Tour last April. The deadline for this year’s AVPT fellowship is October 1s...
480: Lucy Fagella on embracing studio cycles
August 30, 2023 23:06 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBToday on the show I talk with Lucy Fagella. She makes a variety of functional pots from her Western Massachusetts studio, including pots for the kitchen and a line of memorial urns. In our interview we talk about the cycles of the studio, glaze development, and her path to making memorial objects. You can find more about Lucy at www.lucyfagella.com. We also discuss the history of the Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail and their Early Career Fellowship for BIPOC Ceramic Artists. The deadline for ...
479: Glenn Barkley on his book Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms
August 25, 2023 19:44 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBToday on the show I talk with Glenn Barkley about his new book Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms. He chooses 113 objects in the collections of major Australian and New Zealand museums to establish a broad survey of ceramic history. In our interview we talk about his research process and the unique stories these objects hold. To find out more about Glenn’s career as a maker and curator listen back to episode 227 of the podcast. To purchase the book visit Thames and Hudson. Many thanks to eve...
478: Brickyard Network 2nd Anniversary with Michael Kline and Adrienne Eliades
August 17, 2023 14:27 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBToday on the show we have a special episode to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Brickyard Network. To raise money for the network, sixteen artists have donated work for an auction and fundraiser. Two of those kind folks, Michael Kline and Adrienne Eliades, join the show today to help us celebrate. We talk about favorite historical works, breakthrough moments in the studio, and their favorite podcasts. To bid on the work that Michael and Adrienne donated visit givergy.us/TheBrayBrickbyBri...
477: Adam Chau on using A.I.
August 09, 2023 17:28 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with artist, curator, and podcaster Adam Chau. We talk about using artificial intelligence to generate faux historical images, and how this work might reshape the way we think about queer history. We also discuss season two of his podcast Trade Secret and the work he does as director of exhibitions for NCECA. To see images of his work visit www.adamchau.com. We are excited to be celebrating the 2nd birthday of the Bri...
476: Frank James Fisher on establishing a visual language
August 03, 2023 15:35 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Frank James Fisher. His work in advertising as a graphic designer has influenced his use of text and printing in his ceramics work. In our interview we talk about using UV plates for printing on ceramics, developing press molds for ultra-thin slab work, and the value of labor in pricing. To find out more about Frank visit www.frankjamesfisher.com. We are excited to be celebrating the 2nd birthday of the Brickyard...
475: Anika Major on her approach to painting the figure
July 29, 2023 17:12 - 1 hour - 55 MBToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Seattle artist Anika Major. Her pottery features paintings of female figures created with subtle layers of watered-down underglazes. She says of the work, “Each character is a heroine within the space of the pot and allows me to explore my own perspectives of domestic comforts and eroticism.” In the interview we talk about the Cow Babe theme of her recent exhibition and making art celebrating queer identity. We also di...
474: Linda Sikora on teaching
July 20, 2023 14:02 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBToday on the show we have part two of an interview with renowned ceramic artist and educator Linda Sikora. We talk about the philosophy of education at Alfred University, helping students progress through their own expectations, and being in a family of creatives. The view her recent exhibition Darkening Ground at Ferrin Contemporary visit www.ferrincontemporary.com. To find out more visit www.lindasikora.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the...
473: Linda Sikora on the concepts of service, storage, and display
July 14, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBToday on the show we have the first in a two-part interview with renowned ceramic artist and educator Linda Sikora. We talk about growing up in Canada, her path to being a potter, and how the concepts of service, storage, and display shaped her recent exhibition Darkening Ground at Ferrin Contemporary. Linda has been teaching at Alfred University since 1997 and has been an integral part of educating a generation of artists at the institution. To find out more visit www.lindasikora.com. ...
472: Sculptor Janina Myronova on building momentum in the studio
July 06, 2023 15:06 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have the final installment of a mini-series featuring current artists-in-residence at the Archie Bray Foundation. In this episode I talk with Janina Myronova about the narratives and characters that are the foundation of her vibrant figure sculptures. We also talk about the influence of Ukrainian folk traditions, making large scale single-fired works, and the ways her time at international residencies has shaped her. To see example of her sc...
471: Maura Wright on her portrayal of beauty rituals in Midwest Sweat
June 29, 2023 14:25 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Maura Wright. Her recent exhibition Midwest Sweat at the Jane Hartsook Gallery in NYC, takes a humorous and critical look at feminine self-care products and rituals. In our interview we talk about working in many aesthetic directions at the same time and blending gallery work with studio pursuits. Wright is a current long-term resident at the Archie Bray Foundation. To see examples of her work visit maura-wright.com. ...
470: Simphiwe Mbunyuza on developing potent references to Xhosa culture in his sculpture
June 23, 2023 21:36 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Simphiwe Mbunyuza. Through his large-scale sculptures, he references the landscape of the eastern cape region of South Africa where he grew up. In our interview we talk about his early art experiences, coming to the states for an MFA, and developing potent references to Xhosa culture in his sculpture. Mbunyuza is a long-term resident at the Archie Bray Foundation. To see his work follow him at @simphiwembunyuza on Ins...
469: Heidi Fahrenbacher on her formula for pricing
June 16, 2023 16:45 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Heidi Fahrenbacher. She runs Bella Joy Pottery in Plainwell, MI making multiple lines of functional pottery. In our interview we talk about her circuitous path to being a maker and how working the show circuit influenced her formula for pricing. To see examples of her work visit www.bellajoypottery.com. (Content note: Grief due to homicide/suicide are discussed in the interview.) Today’s episode is brought to yo...
468: Rosti Eismont on blending a career in clay and graphic design
June 10, 2023 18:33 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Rosti Eismont. For decades he was an art director and graphic designer for major magazines, including over thirty years at Studio Potter. Parallel to his career in print he worked as a potter and painter from his studio in Richmond, New Hampshire. In our interview we talk about his childhood as a refugee, his approach to design, and the emotional impact of selling a lifetime collection of art. To see examples of his wo...
467: Fund Drive: Pete Pinnell on re-finding your voice
May 25, 2023 23:29 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Pete Pinnell. Pinnell is a long-time ceramic artist who has engaged the community through his numerous articles for Clay Times and his work as a professor at the University of Nebraska. In recent years he has focused on teapots, developing both high- and low-fire collections of his signature refined forms. In our interview we talk about simplifying complex ideas for students and re-finding your voice throughout your ca...