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Joe Lee | Episode 583
Joe Lee is a ceramic artist living in Irvine, California. Joe has been doing pottery for 10 years and he likes to throw vessels and cover the surfaces with intricately carved patterns.
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Upping the Potters Game | Keith Hershberger | Episode 582
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Keith Hershberger | Episode 582
Keith Hershberger is a potter living in Philadelphia who has made a living working in clay for over 20 years. In 2011 Keith founded the Highland Park Pottery Tour, a neighborhood based tour where ceramic artists invite the public into their homes and studios to view and purchase their work.
Digging Down on Pricing with Keith Hershberger
To price and how to price. That is the question… Keith gives us his perspective about making money off his pottery. Even though he feels uncomfortable about making cash off clay, he has figured it out. In this conversation we dig down on how he is making it work by selling his pots. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.
Being an Apprentice | Yoon Surl | Episode 581
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Yoon Surl | Episode 581
Creating pots is for Yoon Surl the ultimate act of consciousness. Rather than letting Youn’s unconsciousness drive his art work, Yoon fashions clay into a shape that corresponds to a preconceived vision.
How to Adjust to a New Culture with Yoon Surl
Changing cultures is not for the faint of heart! Yoon talks us through some great tips on how to change cultures. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.
“The Farside” of Clay | Dave Zackin | Episode 580
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Dave Zackin | Episode 580
Dave Zackin studied animation at RISD, taught art classes for adults with schizophrenia for a few years, redesigned the recycling stickers for the City of New York, and then got into ceramics. Dave’s work, mostly depicting old men with big noses, is often made from greenware and bisquware discarded by others.
Being a Leader | Louis Reilly | Episode 579
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Louis Reilly | Episode 579
Louis Reilly has been making functional pottery since 2008. Louis maintains a steady studio practice and exhibits his work internationally. Louis obtained his BFA in 2009 from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his MFA in 2013 from Utah State University. Louis serves as Studio Coordinator at KC Clay Guild and teaches ceramics at Benedictine College.
Working a Non-Profit with Louis Reilly
There is a lot value in working for a non-profit charity. Louis talks about his experience as a leader of a non-profit. He also talks through his thoughts on the difference between a non-profit versus a charity. These are great insights for anyone wanting to give their skills to a non-profit. To listen in to this conversation, click HERE.
Getting Your Feet Under You | Michelle Miolla | Episode 578
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Michelle Miolla | Episode 578
Michelle Miolla is a potter living in the mountains of North Carolina in a town called Vilas, right outside of Boone. Michelle has her BFA in clay from Appalachian State University. Michelle primarily handbuilds, but also loves to throw on the wheel. Michelle also bartends at Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Boone’s first brewery!
Three Avenues of Sales | Rosemarie Durr | Episode 577
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Rosemarie Durr | Episode 577
Rosemarie Durr is a Kilkenny based Irish potter who hand throws a range of contemporary stoneware tableware which is designed for everyday use. Rosemarie has a background in design and her distinctive powder blue and buttermilk white glazes are uplifting and fit into every home and lifestyle. The pots are thrown finely and are light to the touch. Rosemarie shares her studio and shop with ceramic artist husband Andrew Ludick.
