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Andrea Burns | Episode 724
Andrea Burns, owner of Pots by Andrea, is a potter and educator living and working in Allendale, Michigan. Andrea’s not-so-greenthumb tendencies inspires her to create vessels adorned in everlasting ceramic florals.
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Stephen Biggerstaff | Episode 723
Stephen Biggerstaff has been making ceramics seriously for twelve years in Asheville,NC. Stephen has taken multiple ceramics workshops with many artists at craft schools in his region. Stephen rented space at and performed as a studio assistant at Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts. Stephen was mentored by Lana Wilson and assisted her at Penland and Arrowmont, predominantly. Stephen had a career as a landscape contractor in Charleston County area in SC before moving to NC.
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Ryan Reich | Episode 722
Ryan Reich was on The Potters Cast back in 2018. A few weeks ago on February 12th, Ryan’s family home burst into flames. Gratefully, everyone got out safely, but they lost everything. Today we talk to Ryan to hear his story. Amazingly, Ryan has an amazing attitude.
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Liz Mazurek | Episode 721
Liz Mazurek studied art and ceramics at Southwestern University where she received a BFA and realized she wanted to pursue clay as her lifelong career. Since graduating, Liz took on a year long post-baccalaureate position at Colorado State University that offered a great opportunity to learn about how she was going to proceed in her clay career. Once her time at CSU came to a close, Liz found a local pottery studio called Smokestack Pottery in Fort Collins, Colorado in which she decided to become a full time resident artist. Liz currently teaches classes, fire kilns, and work as an independent artist.
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Alexandria Medenciy | Episode 720
Alexandria Medenciy is a potter and high school ceramics teacher located in the Quad Cities. Alexandria is a firm believer in being a teaching artist, and works to inspire and engage her students using clay. Alexandria’s work (Gemini Pottery) focuses on the juxtaposition of black and white sgraffito with loose and expressive color behind it.
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Terry Hildebrand | Episode 719
Born in Manitoba, Terry Hildebrand graduated with an MFA from the UofMinnesota in 2014. Terry received a BFA from UofManitoba in 2007. Between Universities Terry was the ceramics technician at UManitoba. After school Terry taught at Medicine Hat College and participated in residencies at Medalta and the Banff Center until they moved back home in 2018. Terry and his partner are full time artists based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Transitioning from being young adults to now being a full-fledged family and Terry talks about what it takes to balance that life between the studio and the family. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.
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Camille Beckles | Episode 718
Camille Beckles is the creative person behind Camille at the Wheel. Camille at the Wheel is a collection of handmade ceramics with a bent towards beautiful utility. Camille loves cups that fit nicely in your hand, bowls that hold just the right amount of popcorn, and mugs that are perfectly sized for morning coffee. Camille’s hope is that her work brings you joy and usefulness, in equal measure.
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Sasha Barrett | Episode 717
Using earthenware clay, Sasha Barrett makes functional and decorative pots. The surfaces of Sasha’s forms are painted using heavy, colorful brushstrokes to create a feeling of movement and mood. Sasha throws his pots on a slow turning kick-wheel. Sasha finds inspiration from his home country of Ukraine.
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Lacy Corlis | Episode 716
Lacy Corlis is a potter living in Hood River, Oregon. Lacy’s father introduced her to this craft as a young girl. She loves creating functional pottery using detailed sgraffito and brightly colored glaze combinations. Lacy finds inspiration in nature and emotions.
