Category Archives: Show Notes

The Rocket Kiln | Lisa Orr | Episode 1046

Posted on by

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Lisa Orr | Episode 1046

Lisa Orr is a professional potter and has been a student of ceramics for more than 40 years. After completing her MFA in 1992 at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, she received a Fulbright and an MAAA/NEA grant to continue her studies. Her work is shown in numerous public and private collections including the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, and the permanent collection of WOCEF in Korea. A full-time studio potter, she also teaches, lectures, and shows nationally and internationally.

Continue reading→

“It’s Meant To Empower You” | Shannon Hogarty | Episode 1045

Posted on by

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Shannon Hogarty | Episode 1045

Shannon Hogarty, a New York native, is a ceramic artist living and working in Austin, Texas. Shannon’s work combines traditional techniques with contemporary designs, featuring unique surface decoration and vibrant glaze combinations. Shannon is especially passionate about atmospheric firing techniques, with a particular focus on wood firings.
Shannon contributes to the to the Austin arts community through her roles as an educator, studio assistant, and artist in residence.

Continue reading→

From Teaching To Studio To Teaching | Asha Serra | Episode 1044

Posted on by

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Asha Serra | Episode 1044

Asha Serra is a mother to three very cool kids, a wife, and an artist. Her love for clay started in high school, but she didn’t take it seriously until she was well into college. Asha received a BFA and a MFA in ceramics from Montclair State University. Soon after graduating, she became an adjunct professor of ceramics at MSU. After teaching for 4-5 years, she decided to grow her family. Currently, she is juggling motherhood, teaching private lessons at her home, and working on her own art.

Continue reading→

Wood Fire In Olympia | Alan Perillo | Episode 1043

Posted on by

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Alan Perillo | Episode 1043

Alan Perillo is a potter living in Tenino, WA. Alan makes thrown, functional pottery that is wood-fired in his anagama-style kiln. Alan has been throwing pots since high school and studied as an apprentice in North Carolina. Alan is currently a vendor at the Olympia Farmers Market.

Continue reading→

The Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown | Andrew McCullough | Episode 1042

Posted on by

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Andrew McCullough | Episode 1042

Andrew McCullough is a studio potter based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. After taking some time away from pottery to further his education–and work in New Brunswick politics–he appeared as a competitor on The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down’s first season. He is now opening a community pottery studio in downtown Fredericton to make pottery more accessible in his area.

Continue reading→

A Scottish Potter | Juliet Macleod | Episode 1041

Posted on by

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Juliet Macleod | Episode 1041

Juliet Macleod makes wheel thrown porcelain decorated with slip. Juliet’s work imparts an evocative exploration of the Scottish coast. Juliet repurposes shoreline waste such as metal, plastic, and rope into handmade tools for abstract mark-making. These tools are used to generate painterly, unique marks which reference coastal landscapes and the effects of changing weather and light.

Continue reading→

Using Cafe’s To Teach Pottery Classes | Purvi Fumakiya | Episode 1040

Posted on by

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Purvi Fumakiya | Episode 1040

Purvi Fumakaya is a fashion designer turned potter, shaping composite forms inspired by her journey of balance amidst life’s challenges. With an eye for order and flair borrowed from fashion, Purvi crafts pieces that harmonize structure and creativity. Each creation tells a story of resilience and beauty born from adversity

Continue reading→

Woodfire, Leadership, Bigger Pots | Kayla Noble | Episode 1039

Posted on by

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Kayla Noble | Episode 1039

Kayla Noble is a second generation potter, born and raised in New York’s Hudson Valley. Kayla is the current Woodfire Artist in Residence at The Clay Studio of Missoula in Missoula, MT. Kayla enjoys exploring the potential of clay in atmospheric conditions and the possibility for conversations that can happen with an ember-bed.

Continue reading→

A Hand Builder Using Photo Polymer Printing Plates | Jonah Harjer | Episode 1038

Posted on by

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Jonah Harjer | Episode 1038

Jonah Harjer is a Michigan based ceramic artist. His work is highly decorated intricate designs through the use of stamps and decals. Jonah’s stamps and decals have became central to his art. His process uses photo polymere printable plates to impress into the surface of his work.

Continue reading→

A Fusion of Traditional and Personal Dine’ Making | Jared Tso | Episode 1037

Posted on by

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Jared Tso | Episode 1037

Jared Tso is a fourth generation Dine’ potter and a grandson of famous Navajo potter Faye Tso. Jared currently resides in Nahata Dziil, Arizona and completed his MFA at the University of New Mexico in 2021. Not only does Jared make pots, he also has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Since transferring to full time artist, Jared has won the prestigious “Tony Da Innovation Award” (2022) at the Santa Fe Indian Market and “Best of Pottery” at the Heard Market (2023). In 2022 Jared was featured as a “Dwell 24”, a group of rising stars in the world of design. Jared’s pots are coil built, stone polished, and fired traditionally.

Continue reading→