Random Clay Talk | Sally May Mills | Episode 671

Posted on October 13, 2020October 12, 2020 by Paul Blais

Sally May Mills | Episode 671

Life was very different for Sally before she discovered clay. She lived a slow and simple life on a beach in a remote Indonesian village where the rhythm of the tides punctuates the day. A camera was her artistic choice, working as a lifestyle and food photographer throughout Australia and Bali. She began her ceramics study in Japan, and was then awarded an internship at Gaya Ceramics Art Centre in Bali. Clay became her focus, and she returned to Australia at the end of 2017 to set up a studio in her hometown of Busselton.

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Building Community Basics with Sally May Mills

Posted on October 13, 2020October 26, 2020 by Paul Blais

In a world that can keep us in our homes through work at home and home deliveries of all our needs, we can become isolated. Sally talks us through the importance of building community and explains the basics of what that looks like. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.

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Fish on Pottery | Kiefer Floreal | Episode 670

Posted on October 8, 2020October 7, 2020 by Paul Blais

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Kiefer Floreal | Episode 670

Kiefer Floreal is a 23 year old potter who was born in Kenora, Ontario. Kiefer’s work is inspired by the traditional Japanese art form, Gyotaku. After experimenting, Kiefer found a method that left detailed fish prints displayed on his pots. Kiefer prides himself on printing fish that he catches locally and legally.

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Being the Local Artist with Kiefer Floreal

Posted on October 8, 2020October 26, 2020 by Paul Blais

Being the local artist can be a huge boost to your business. Kiefer opens up on his perspective on the significance of being the local artist and it’s benefit. To listen in to this conversation, click HERE.

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Following A Profit Path | Sophie Moran | Episode 669

Posted on October 6, 2020October 5, 2020 by Paul Blais

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Sophie Moran | Episode 669

For over twenty years Sophie Moran has set up studios in sheds, shops, potteries, and warehouses around the northern suburbs of Melbourne and is currently based in a collective, creative space in Brunswick. Sophie calls myself an urban potter as there is usually concrete beneath her feet and her clay comes in a bag. Sophie explores notions of nurture, individuality, and community in what she makes, while maintaining that primary functional purpose.

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Lets Do It Again…and Again. The Power of Repetition with Shophie Moran

Posted on October 6, 2020October 26, 2020 by Paul Blais

There are so many ways to improve your abilities, but one of the most significant ways is to put into practice the power of repetition. Sophie walks us through how repetition will improve your skills. If you want to listen to the rest of this conversation, click HERE.

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Transitioning to Full Time | Craig Underhill | Episode 668

Posted on October 1, 2020October 11, 2022 by Paul Blais

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Craig Underhill | Episode 668

Scottish born Craig Underhill lives in Cornwall, England where he create slab-built vessels. Using his “three-dimensional canvasses”, Craig marks, adds textures, and colors his work creating delicious abstract surfaces. Inspired by his surrounding landscapes, Craig’s work brings an echo of the sea, sky, and textures of land to our attention.

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The Psychology of Giving Up the Main Job with Craig Underhill

Posted on October 1, 2020October 26, 2020 by Paul Blais

There is a big difference between quitting a job and thinking about quitting. Craig brings us into his thought process he went through leading up to quitting his main job. I hope this is helpful for you. To listen in to this conversation, click HERE.

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Growing Without a Website | Nick LaPointe | Episode 667

Posted on September 29, 2020October 26, 2020 by Paul Blais

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Nick LaPointe | Episode 667

Nick LaPointe has been making pottery for a handful of years and focuses mostly on functional ware. Nick enjoys the texture created from carving into clay and experimenting with combining glazes.

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How to Grow Youtube with Nick LaPointe

Posted on September 29, 2020October 26, 2020 by Paul Blais

Growing a Youtube channel can be somewhat of a challenge… especially if you have no pointers. Nick brings the pointers of how to grow a Youtube channel. These tips, when implemented, will help you grow your channel. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.

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