How To Do A Shop Drop | Becky “Zee” Ziemer | Episode 1004

Becky “Zee” Ziemer | Episode 1004

Becky “Zee” Ziemer uses clay and found objects to make whimsical creatures, or “critters”, of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Becky’s goal is to celebrate the deep love that she has for pop culture, storytelling, and humor.

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Bad Swan | Brendon Norton | Episode 1003

Brendon Norton | Episode 1003

Brendon Norton is the hand builder of Bad Swan Ceramic pots. Working full-time from his humble home studio in the South West of Western Australia, mainly specialising in Bonsai Pots and Ikebana Vases. Brendon’s self taught journey into clay began only 4 years and has worked tirelessly to hone his skills in traditional techniques and his self derived methods.

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She’s Moving To Portugal To Open A Pottery Business | Nicole Curcio | Episode 1002

Nicole Curcio | Episode 1002

Nicole Curcio is a ceramic artist living in Portland, Oregon but moving to Portugal this year. She discovered ceramics in 1994, in a high school class, and it was love at first clay. Over the years her work has shifted from painted, abstract cityscapes, to a more sculptural and botanical style. She enjoys combining functional wheel thrown wares, with ornate sculptural adornments. Her love of plants and growing things has inspired her current body of work, although her obsession with plants and planters can be traced back to her college sketchbooks. The work is always evolving but the pots she makes are decorative and very, very functional.

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Ukrainian Potter Doing Her Part To Serve The World | Yuliya Makliuk | Episode 1001

Yuliya Makliuk | Episode 1001

Yuliya Makliuk is a ceramic artist, activist, and author driven by a passion for addressing the pressing challenges of our time: environmental crises, social injustice, and war through her practice. Yuliya is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of ceramic tradition, actively exploring sustainable approaches and innovative techniques, working from her studio Here & Now Pottery in Irpin, Ukraine.

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1,000 Episodes!!! | The Potters Cast | Episode 1000

The Potters Cast | Episode 1000

1,000 episodes! When The Potters Cast first started I had no idea that we would ever get to this many episodes. But here we are… episode number 1,000. And there is nothing but thanks in my heart for all the love and support. In celebration we are doing two things… First my wife, Jennifer and I jumped on a couple of mics and Jennifer interviewed me. So I’ll put a of pic of my work below. The second thing we did was that we asked people to record a message for The Potters Cast. So below I included links to their IG accounts (the ones that I could) and picture of their work. A huge thank you to all of you for being a part of this incredible journey. Lots of love to you.

Paul Blais @pdblais

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Afrofuturism | Stephanie Thames | Episode 999

Stephanie Thames | Episode 999

Stephanie Thames is an emerging artist in Oakland, California. Stephanie is self-taught but has studied under ceramic artists like Susannah Israel. Stephanie’s work has been shown in group and a two person exhibits throughout the Bay Area. Stephanie’s life is rooted daily in spirituality, and is connected through her art.

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The Intangible Factor of Pricing | Marcia Selleri | Episode 998

Marcia Selleri | Episode 998

Marcia Selleri is a ceramic artist from Nazca, Peru. Marcia studied jewelry design and silversmith in Italy and traveled the world making jewels and accessories. Now in Orlando, Florida, Marcia creates unique pieces inspired by my Nazca roots and her personal experiences. Marcia loves to make animals, figures, and amulets with clay

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Inside Look At Running A Community Studio | Courtney Brewer & Scott Pierce | Episode 997

Courtney Brewer & Scott Pierce | Episode 997

The Clay Warehouse was founded in 2021 by Courtney Brewer and Scott Pierce, two strangers who shared a passion for pottery. We offer a safe and inclusive environment for aspiring artists and those interested in the craft of ceramics and pottery, from supporting those already working in the field by offering supplies, advice, and services such as kiln rentals to those who have never worked with clay by offering instructed workshops, open studio time and memberships.

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An Irishman Goes On A Ceramic Journey | Kevin Keane | Episode 996

Kevin Keane | Episode 996

Kevin Keane is a brand new arrival in the pottery game. Kevin touched clay for the first time a little over 12 months ago from the time of this episode, and has been on a whirlwind journey of making and learning since. Now based in County Clare, on the West Coast of Ireland, Kevin spent most of 2023 travelling by land from Ireland to Morocco, all the way to Norway, taking pottery classes and meeting Masters from different disciplines. Kevin is very much in the developmental phase of his career – having sold out in just one day at Christmas markets in Dublin, and a successful first online sale, 2024 looks bright for Kevin!

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A Potters Life Is Possible | Sofie Neuendorf | Episode 995

Sofie Neuendorf | Episode 995

Sofie Neuendorf is an Australian ceramic artist who discovered wheel throwing as a teenager, and has been potting ever since. In 2017, Sofie opened a pottery studio ‘Lunio by Sofie’ in Northern New South Wales. Immersing herself in the local ceramics community, Sofie has spent the past five years participating in wood firings.

All photography by Zali Bartholomew

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