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Lucien Koonce | Episode 1158
Lucien M. Koonce, a North Carolina native, earned BFA and MFA degrees in Ceramics, studying under notable professors. Lucien founded Horsepen Kiln Studio, living in pottery-rich regions of NC before relocating to Massachusetts in 2008. Lucien’s wood-fired ceramic works, both functional and sculptural, are exhibited nationally and internationally.
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Haakon Lenzi | Episode 1157
Haakon Lenzi is a lifelong New Yorker. Haakon maintains an active studio practice out of his East Harlem studio, where he produces his signature “Lenziware” pottery.
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Evgenii Pokidaev | Episode 1156
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Susie Kathol | Episode 1155
Susie Kathol is a ceramic artist working with the sgraffito decoration technique, making and etching black-and-white pieces with images from nature. Susie’s inspiration comes from her deep connection to animals, plants, fungi, and her work as a biologist.
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Kelsey Schroeder | Episode 1153
Kelsey Schroeder is originally from Rapid City, South Dakota and is proud to be a working artist still living in the Black Hills. Kelsey is currently working out of her home studio full time to support her family. Kelsey is inspired by colors and textures in the natural world- from ocean tides and coral reefs, to geological formations and patterns in rocks. It is Kelsey’s hope to create a world that is energetic and colorful while still staying true to the subtle beauty see in nature.
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Tim McMahon | Episode 1153
Tim McMahon graduated from the Maine College of Art and Design (MECAD) with a BFA in Sculpture. He taught middle school art at North Yarmouth Academy for 15 years, before leaving the teaching world to pursue full time work in carpentry and ceramics. Tim lives in Portland with his wife and two boys. He creates all of his monster designs in his backyard studio.
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John Hunter | Episode 1152
John Hunter has made pottery for over 50 years. In 1970 John studied at Penland School of Crafts with Cynthia Bringle and other well-known potters and ceramic artists. In 2005, John and his wife, Suzanne, founded Community Hope Ministries in Namibia. John lectures worldwide with his potter’s wheel, applying insights from the perspective of a potter and the clay. Currently John fires his work in a local wood burning kiln and a gas soda kiln he built at his ceramic studio in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Alex Mrachkovskiy | Episode 1151
Alex Mrachkovskiy has been working with ceramics since 2012. Alex likes exploring different textures — carving, scratching, and cutting into the surface. Alex enjoys trying out different techniques and following what feels interesting. A lot of inspiration comes from nature. Alex’s pieces are about process, touch, and the small details.
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Jessa Decker-Smith | Episode 1150
With her whimsical works, potter Jessa Decker-Smith endeavors to add delight to the mundane motions of everyday life. She lives in Denver with husband Eric, 3 kiddos, 2 studio cats and Big Mama, the fountain she made during lockdown that took her on an unexpected journey that has resulted in an additional 253 fountains, so far. Whether you find them at home, in the garden, or in sacred spaces, she hopes encountering her pieces brings you joy and ease.
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Kathy Skaggs | Episode 1149
Kathy Skaggs holds her MAE and MFA in Ceramics. Kathy taught art in public schools for 30+ years and founded Atlantic Pottery Supply. Kathy is now a Ceramic Education Consultant with AMACO, training educators and artists in clay integration and surface printing techniques.
