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Lisa Tantillo & Zack Callaghan | Episode 553
Calou Calay is the collaborative work of engaged couple Lisa Tantillo and Zack Callaghan. After 5 years on the art circuit they have developed a series of thrown and altered work inspired by a monster lore ranging from the of Boo Hag of the Carolinas to the Yokai Oni of Japan. The artists capture these creatures in clay as a means of exploring the human psyche and honoring the traditions of storytelling.
Potters and makers put great effort into making their work just so. Careful attention is given to weight, texture, color, and a thousand other details. And then it comes time to release it into the world. And now it comes time for the actual presentation to the world. If you are selling through a booth, then the design of a booth becomes critical. Lisa and Zack talk through this critical issue and give us insights into how they have designed and built their booth. From their perspective, the booth design has been a critical part of their success.
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Sean Scott | Episode 552
Sean Scott is a ceramic artist who specializes in hand built functional pottery. Scott, originally from Dayton, Ohio, earned his BFA from Ohio University and his MFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He currently lives in rural Battle Lake, Minnesota where he operates Pomme de Terre Pottery.
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Marco Minetti | Episode 551
Marco Minetti is an apprentice potter to Kwak Kyungtae in Icheon, Korea, founder of Ceramic Masterclass intensive workshops.
Marco and I talk about history and methods of making the onggi pots. This is a passion of Marco and he how he approaches the making of his onggi pots. To listen in to this conversation, click HERE.
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Linda Engstrom | Episode 550
Linda Engstrom has been an environmental activist since 12 yrs old. Linda went to College Art Studies and focused on illustration, prints, and photography. Linda is a freelance photographer and lived in Spain when she was 24-32 yrs old. Linda moved back to Sweden 2011. Linda has dealt with depression and PTSD. Ceramics gives peace of mind to Linda.
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Tim Kowalczyk, Curt Hammerly, Sean Roberts | Episode 549
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Curt Hammerly
Tim Kowalczyk, Curt Hammerly, and Sean Roberts have all been on the show in the past with their own episodes. Today they have all teamed up to discuss the various approaches to selling pottery through galleries, online, or events. With their backgrounds and approaches, Tim, Curt, and Sean have their own track records that they draw from for this conversation.
Tim Kowalczyk
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Forrest Middelton | Episode 548
Forrest Middelton is back on The Potters Cast! You may remember Forrest as the source of the amazing tool, The Studio Sander. You may also remember Forrest as an amazing artist that creates functional wares and his amazing tiles. Forrest has now written a book on tile making. If you are looking for a step-by-step guide, Forrest’s book has it, but it is much more. It also dives into the history of tiles, design, and installation.
So you’ve made your beautiful bowl that the whole world is surely going to be knocking down the doors to try to buy. But, how do you come up with a price that doesn’t leave any money on the table once sold, and avoid a price that is both too high or too low that ends up leaving the unsold bowl on the table? Forrest and I discuss the process of how to come up with a price that both moves your work and properly rewards your efforts and creativity. To listen in to this conversation click HERE.