Creating a Destiny | Renee Zantay | Episode 745

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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

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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

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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

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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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He’s A Community Guy | Joe Lyons | Episode 741

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Joe Lyons | Episode 741

Joseph Lyons discovered his love for clay as a child in Seattle, Washington. Jos emigrated to Canada in 2016 to attend Vancouver Island University. Joe received multiple awards and scholarships for his commitment to community engagement and service while enrolled. Joe received a Visual Arts degree from VIU and worked as studio assistant in the Ceramics classroom. He graduated in Spring 2020. Joe has sold his art at multiple shops and galleries in the BC area. Joe volunteers at local schools, working with youth, leading pottery workshops. He is an active member of the Tozan Woodfire Society. Joe is a ceramic instructor at The Hub in Cowichan Station working with Cathi Jefferson and Nanaimo Ceramic Arts for Bronwyn Arundel.

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Imposter Syndrome | Tasha Renee | Episode 740

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Tasha Renne | Episode 740

Tasha Renee’ is a Potter from Sacramento, CA who loves to experiment with form, function, and surface decoration as a way to express their creativity through ceramics. Tasha loves carving, underglaze, and leaving raw-unglazed surfaces to highlight the beauty of different clay bodies. Tasha is finding a groove in sharing their art with the world. Tasha has a pure and honest love for the craft and is eager to find time to learn more.

 

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Power of Reels | Kat & Harry Dellamater | Episode 739

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Kat & Harry Dellamater | Episode 739

Kat & Harry Dellamater creates whimsical, highly detailed, free form ceramic tile along with their own steel frames in their studio/fabrication shop in the mountains above Boise, Idaho. Kat & Harry met and married on their property over 30 years ago and have been professional artists for the last 10 years.

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An Artist Making Pottery | Kristen Van Patten | Episode 737

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Kristen Van Patten | Episode 737

Kristen Van Patten is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Austin, TX. After receiving his MFA in Painting and Sculpture from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2007, he relocated to Austin in 2010. Kristen work is influenced largely by his interest in Architecture, specifically Modernist and Brutalist architecture from the 1950’s to the mid 1970’s.

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