NCECA From Afar | Instagram Guests | Episode 1119

Instagram Guests | Episode 1119

2025 Conference Information and Registration — NCECA

NCECA was in full swing and I wasn’t there. So sad! So i did the next best thing… I attended through Instagram! Then I had the thought, What if I invited people that were posting at NCECA to call me for a short interview? So I tried it and it worked. These brave souls responded to my request and I got to talk to them while they were at NCECA.

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Next Level | Michael Cole | Episode 1118

Michael Cole | Episode 1118

Michael Cole, largely self-taught, has refined advanced techniques through workshops with esteemed artists like Noel Bailey, Steven Hill, Jon Townley, Deb Lecce, Sarah Wells Rolland, Simon Leach, and Jenifer McCurdy. Michael was a member of the 2024 Steven Hill Journey Workshop at Alison Palmer Studio. Michael makes his living as personal assistant to Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz.

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And A Second Book! | Kara Leigh Ford | Episode 1117

Kara Leigh Ford | Episode 1117

Kara Leigh Ford is an English potter and author. In Kara’s first visit with The Potters Cast we enjoyed learning about her journey into ceramics. Then she wrote a book, Pottery for Beginners and Kara came back for a second time to talk about her book. Today on Kara’s third visit with The Potters Cast we talk about her second book, The Essential Pottery Notebook.

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Best Friends Bought A Potters Wheel | Danielle Lane & Lara Irwin | Episode 1116

Danielle Lane & Lara Irwin | Episode 1116

Danielle Lane & Lara Irwin’s Instagram profile says, Two besties throwing like girls. And that explains their relationship perfectly- Danielle and Lara are best friends who make pottery together in Victoria, BC Canada. It all started when Danielle and Lara decided to buy a potters wheel together. Now they are making ceramics together and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

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A Renaissance Potter | Matt Wassenaar | Episode 1115

Matt Wassenaar | Episode 1115

Matt Wassenaar makes pottery all year long and sells it for 7 weekends at his booth in the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. After meeting Warren MacKenzie decades ago Matt took to heart his philosophy – make pottery for function and affordability. In 2001 Matt and his wife bought a booth at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and started selling their work. Selling at the festival has turned into sales of 2,100 pots in 7 weekends.

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Clay As A Hobby In San Francisco | GiAnna Orangio | Episode 1114

GiAnna Orangio | Episode 1114

GiAnna Orangio is a hobby potter based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Her brand, Evil Eye Pottery is a collection of vases that she creates on the pottery wheel in her home studio. GiAnna shares her ceramic journey and creations on social media (links below).

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Knowing When To Pivot | Anita & Neil Lawrence | Episode 1113

Anita & Neil Lawrence | Episode 1113

Anita & Neil Lawrence met in art school back in the late 80’s and have been carving out a living together ever since. When Anita and Neil first graduated from art school they did various jobs on Vancouver Island in British Colombia to make ends meet. Eventually they bought a production studio, opened a restaurant, and lately a gallery studio.

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The Blue Checkmark: Is It Worth It? | Heather Elyse Head | Episode 1111

Heather Elyse Head | Episode 1111

Heather Elyse Head, a Northeast Georgia potter, blends traditional folk pottery with vibrant glazes and whimsical female faces. Mentored by esteemed regional potters, Heather’s playful creations bring a modern twist to the craft. Her favorite part? Seeing her work makes people smile.

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Pottery For A Bigger Purpose | Eric Rempe | Episode 1110

Eric Rempe | Episode 1110

Eric Rempe first touched clay when he was in high school in Lancaster, PA. Eric has a BFA in ceramics from Penn State University and an MFA in ceramics from San Diego State University. Eric now lives in Princeton, NJ and he teaches ceramics at Princeton Day School.

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