Overcoming Fear | Stephanie Washburn | Episode 748

Stephanie Washburn | Episode 748

Celestial Surf Studio is an extension of Stephanie Washburn as an individual. All of the inspiration and musings Stephanie gathers from the natural world around her are transformed to function. The mystique and charm of Stephanie’s local landscape, allure of crystal formations, and astronomic cycles all influence the pieces Stephanie creates.

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When a Kickstarter Fails | M Rathsack | Episode 747

M Rathsack | Episode 747

M Rathsack is a raku potter living in Western North Carolina. M is also the owner and teacher at M’s School of Art which she established over 14 years ago. M also paints a little and has her hands in all sorts of other crazy creative ventures!

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Make The Job Work | Heath Carra & Victoria Henriksen | Episode 746

Heath Carra & Victoria Henriksen | Episode 746

ShprixieLand is the collaborative pottery art project between Heath Carra and his wife, Victoria Henriksen. For the last 20 years Heath and Victoria have made colorful and richly patterned pottery in their home studio at Kootenay Lake in British Columbia, Canada. Heath and Victoria work mainly with slab-built porcelain, lace patterns, and underglaze.

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Creating a Destiny | Renee Zantay | Episode 745

Renee Zantay | Episode 745

On September 1, 2019 Renee Zantay lost her property, job, and community to Hurricane Dorian- a direct hit to the island that knocked out power on the for 475 days. In the wake of this catastrophe Renee’s  husband suggested that she should follow her dream and become a potter. Renee miraculous found gas kiln and wheel. Using the power of social media Renee started selling product before her first firing. As an avid self promoter she started using hashtags like #Notatrainedkilntechnician. to gain traction. Renee now volunteers to teach a homeschool class that she funds with my ceramics.

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A Process Talk | Francesca Kaye | Episode 744

Francesca Kaye | Episode 744

Francesca Kaye earned her degree in fashion and textiles in the early 80’s . Though she was well versed in all aspects of textiles, the only thing Francesca liked was print . Francesca was asked if she could make tiles for someone’s kitchen and she said yes and made them at home while watching tv !!! Eventually Francesca got a studio in the late 80’s at Cockpit Workshops … the most brilliant place in central London.  Francesca’s first order was for a well known store in London called Liberty and that’s when everything took off. 12 years later Francesca’s lovely father in law built me a studio at the end of the garden and she bought a kiln and making again.

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Respect Healthy Boundaries | Kate Froese | Episode 743

Kate Froese | Episode 743

Kate Froese creates functional ceramics that focus on comfort, quality, and finish out of her home studio in Manitoba. Kate has  a passion for nature and the outdoors, especially Rural and Northern Canada. That love shows up in Kate’s clay work. Kate enjoys living a relaxed and creative life.

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“It’s Functional Work And Its Function Is To Pay The Bills” | Chris Long | Episode 742

Chris Long | Episode 742

Chris Long is a full time studio potter living and working in central Austin, Texas. When not on tour with his band “Hikes”, Chris can be found making pots in the studio he built in 2017. The aim of Chris’ work is to make comfortable pots that are visually engaging.

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