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Sean Scott | Episode 552
Sean Scott is a ceramic artist who specializes in hand built functional pottery. Scott, originally from Dayton, Ohio, earned his BFA from Ohio University and his MFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He currently lives in rural Battle Lake, Minnesota where he operates Pomme de Terre Pottery.
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Marco Minetti | Episode 551
Marco Minetti is an apprentice potter to Kwak Kyungtae in Icheon, Korea, founder of Ceramic Masterclass intensive workshops.
Marco and I talk about history and methods of making the onggi pots. This is a passion of Marco and he how he approaches the making of his onggi pots. To listen in to this conversation, click HERE.
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Linda Engstrom | Episode 550
Linda Engstrom has been an environmental activist since 12 yrs old. Linda went to College Art Studies and focused on illustration, prints, and photography. Linda is a freelance photographer and lived in Spain when she was 24-32 yrs old. Linda moved back to Sweden 2011. Linda has dealt with depression and PTSD. Ceramics gives peace of mind to Linda.
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Tim Kowalczyk, Curt Hammerly, Sean Roberts | Episode 549
Sean Roberts
Curt Hammerly
Tim Kowalczyk, Curt Hammerly, and Sean Roberts have all been on the show in the past with their own episodes. Today they have all teamed up to discuss the various approaches to selling pottery through galleries, online, or events. With their backgrounds and approaches, Tim, Curt, and Sean have their own track records that they draw from for this conversation.
Tim Kowalczyk
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Forrest Middelton | Episode 548
Forrest Middelton is back on The Potters Cast! You may remember Forrest as the source of the amazing tool, The Studio Sander. You may also remember Forrest as an amazing artist that creates functional wares and his amazing tiles. Forrest has now written a book on tile making. If you are looking for a step-by-step guide, Forrest’s book has it, but it is much more. It also dives into the history of tiles, design, and installation.
So you’ve made your beautiful bowl that the whole world is surely going to be knocking down the doors to try to buy. But, how do you come up with a price that doesn’t leave any money on the table once sold, and avoid a price that is both too high or too low that ends up leaving the unsold bowl on the table? Forrest and I discuss the process of how to come up with a price that both moves your work and properly rewards your efforts and creativity. To listen in to this conversation click HERE.
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Roxanna Dourthe | Episode 547
Roxanna Dourthe is a Caribbean born artist who has settled in Sabiñan, Spain. Not content with any one medium, Roxanna is involved in printmaking, experimenting pottery, tile making, and ceramic murals. Roxanna is a never-ending student.
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Leigh Anne Thompson | Episode 546
Leigh Anne Thompson and her fiancé, Steven, are full-time potters traveling around the US selling their work at renaissance festivals as well as online. They have multiple studios and spend a good part of the year living on the road, making pots, and homeschooling their son Ocean. They put just as much creativity into growing their business as they do their pots, always trying new ideas to keep it fresh. They have a line of gourmet coffee all with ceramic inspired names and sell specialty underglaze transfers for other potters to use in their work. They take pride in “Living the dream” and are supporters of other makers finding their way to “artpreneurship” as well.
