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The President of NCECA | Shoji Satake | Episode 1108

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Shoji Satake | Episode 1108

Shoji Satake, born in Kyoto, Japan and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, earned a BA in Studio Art and Government from The College of William and Mary (1996) and an MFA from Indiana University (2004). He is an associate professor of ceramics at Rhode Island School of Design. Shoji is also president of the NCECA Board of Directors. His work has been exhibited internationally. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and fly fishing.

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Making In The Home | Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair | Episode 1107

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Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair | Episode 1107

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.

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Teaching Vacation Classes in Italy | Karoline Menge | Episode 1106

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Karoline Menge | Episode 1106

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

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Salt Spring Island Artists | Francine Hampson & John Reid | Episode 1104

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Francine Hampson & John Reid | Episode 1104

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.

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Hook ‘Em In | Rita Vali | Episode 1103

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Rita Vali | Episode 1103

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.

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Good Studio Practices | Yesha Panchal | Episode 1102

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Yesha Panchal | Episode 1102

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

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Urns For Pets | John Ellefson | Episode 1101

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John Ellefson | Episode 1101

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.

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Pros & Cons Of Collaboration Work | Erin Louise Clancy | 1100

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Erin Louise Clancy | 1100

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.

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Chasing The Style and The Skills Will Follow | Rachael Sewell | Episode 1099

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Rachael Sewell | Episode 1099

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.

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