Advice From A Kentucky Car Salesman Changed Her Life | Terri Kern | Episode 1096

Terri Kern | Episode 1096

Terri Kern received her MFA in 1991. Terri left teaching to open her own studio. Terri has exhibited internationally, been featured in ceramics publications, received awards, artist grants, nominations, started a teaching website, had work on the Great Pottery Throw Down, and is now showing at the Taft Museum of Art.

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Multiplying Yourself | Hannah Simpson | Episode 1095

Hannah Simpson | Episode 1095

Hannah Simpson Studio, established in 2020, serves as a creative haven for Hannah Simpson, providing an escape from the demands of everyday life. For Hannah, creativity has long been a therapeutic outlet, allowing her to navigate and control her emotions. With her work, Hannah aims to spread joy to others.

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Writing For Potters | Shana Salaff | Episode 1094

Shana Salaff | Episode 1094

Shana Salaff is a potter, painter, writer, and teacher who lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she teaches at Front Range Community College. Originally from Toronto, Shana has also lived, worked, and studied in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Fullerton, California. Shana has participated in residencies in Fort Colllins, Bali, and Maine.

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Lake Superior Pottery | Jonathan Walberg | Episode 1093

Jonathan Walberg | Episode 1093

Jonathan Walberg’s techniques and methods are influenced by his apprenticeship at St. John’s Pottery in Minnesota (2004-06) under Richard Bresnahan, studies in Karatsu, Japan (2006-10) and in Ulsan, Korea (2010).  These experiences nurtured a love of clay, the use of local materials, clay history, and wood-kilns. Jonathan creates on a Japanese-style wooden kick wheel and processes local clays and ashes for pottery use just south of Bayfield in Washburn, WI. Jonathan uses beach-sand from the South Shores of Lake Superior mixed into porcelain. This creates random black spots from the iron-rich sand. The local clay is also iron-rich and is mixed into the clay or glaze creating rich dark greens, reds, browns and blacks. Jonathan makes traditional ash-glazes from local Maple and Oak trees.

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Bring a Tool to Market | Alexandria Mente | Episode 1092

Alexandria Mente | Episode 1092

Alexandria Mente is the owner of Alexandria Pottery Co. and offers a unique collection of pottery tools for the budding artist or the seasoned potter. From forms to function, Alexandria Pottery Co. knows you will find the tools to make the things you love! Both Alex and her husband are blessed to have their children spend time in studio and helping with tools, which makes Alexandria Pottery Co. a true family business. Alex loves making a wide range of work on the wheel and by slab. You’ll find texture and inspirations from nature in Alex’s work. Alex’s family loves to serve the pottery community and hopes their tools inspire you to make something amazing!

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She Got Into Pottery Through Buttons | Rebecca Graves Prowse | Episode 1091

Rebecca Graves Prowse | Episode 1091

Rebecca Graves Prowse, founder of Gravesco Pottery, traded her 20-year corporate retail career for a pottery wheel in 2010. From her Indianapolis studio, she crafts modern, functional ceramics that blend classic design with handmade character. Her background in retail design influences her aesthetic, creating pieces that enhance daily rituals and become cherished heirlooms for collectors nationwide.

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He Made A Robot And A Combination Lock | Benjamin Cornelius | Episode 1090

Benjamin Cornelius | Episode 1090

Benjamin Cornelius is a 23 year old amateur ceramicist based in Louisville, Kentucky. Benjamin started working with clay two years ago and became obsessed with the idea of building fully articulating sculptures. Benjamin’s work so far has been very iterative, implementing simple mechanisms to establish fundamentals for his process.

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Creativity In Minnesota | David Swenson | Episode 1089

David Swenson | Episode 1089

David Swenson is ceramist and instructor from Clearwater, MN.  In 2009, David moved to Minnesota from Rhode Island, and works in the Twin Cities area teaching workshops and ceramics in community education.  David’s work is embellished with motifs and techniques inspired by history, folk arts, textiles, and medieval art, while maintaining a modern aesthetic. 

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Fitting Pottery Into A Busy Life | Auguste Yung | Episode 1088

Auguste Yung | Episode 1088

Auguste Yung is a half-Chinese, half-Swedish ceramicist working out of Los Angeles California. Auguste melds wheel throwing and hand building to create unique textures and forms inspired by nature. Despite a winding path that included studying international relations and then working in TV development, Auguste found his true passion when he stumbled upon ceramics during the pandemic.

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A Little Chaos | Michael Corney | Episode 1087

Michael Corney | Episode 1087

Michael Corney was raised in the greater Los Angeles Metropolitan area where he was influenced by the bright colors of nature and the vibrant cultures that surrounded him. Michael received his BA from Cal State University Fullerton and his MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. While primarily a studio potter, Michael has taught workshops at Anderson Ranch, Penland School of Crafts and Santa Fe Clay. He has participated in shows at Santa Fe Clay (NM), Northern Clay Center (MN), The Schaller Gallery (MI) and Akar Design Gallery (IA) Michael is currently a working artist in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico!

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