Starting A Community Studio | Jeffery Liang | Episode 1253

Jeffery Liang | Episode 1253

Jeffery Liang, a Taiwanese-American based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California is the founder of Spiffy Pottery Studio. With a background in fine arts and industrial design, Jeff’s strong desire to create is at the heart of his work. Hand-made pottery perfectly combines these two passions. Jeffery’s journey into ceramics began in 2018 when he became a student at City College of San Francisco – Fort Mason Center. Jeffery quickly realized that pursuing ceramics was a path he wanted to develop further. A few months later, Jeffery began working at several pottery studios, both in San Francisco and his hometown of Taipei. In 2022, Jeff decided to take the leap and start his own venture, leading to the establishment of The Spiffy Studio.

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A Flying Accident Led To Pottery | Hunter Vargo | Episode 1252

Hunter Vargo | Episode 1252

Hunter Vargo started Hucks Pottery shortly after a life changing crash while speed flying his parachute. As Hunter went through recovery tea had become a huge part of his daily routine. As it became apparent that Hunter’s physical body wouldn’t allow him to return to flying professionally it was time for him to pursue another interest. Teaware!

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Reels That Grab Attention | Nate Miller | Episode 1251

Nate Miller | Episode 1251

Nathaniel “Nate” Miller went full-time as a potter in 2026 after twenty years of filmmaking and video editing. Nate’s Burbank, CA studio makes handcrafted functional ceramic housewares with a playful taste of science fiction and futurism.

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Procreate For A Potter | Naomi Peterson | Episode 1250

Naomi Peterson | Episode 1250

Naomi Peterson is a full-time ceramic artist based in Kansas City, Missouri. Naomi received her MFA in ceramics from the University of North Texas (2021) and her BFA in ceramics at the University of Wyoming (2017). Naomi has been an artist-in-residence at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, participated in the Neltje artist-in-residence program in 2018, and recently participated in the Winter 2025 Pentaculum at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts; currently Naomi is an artist-in-residence at KC Clay Guild. In 2024, Ceramics Monthly selected Naomi as a 2024 Emerging Artist. Naomi has taught at various institutions nationally such as the Glassell School of Art and Art League Houston in addition to teaching workshops online and in person.

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It’s A “Real” Job | Nicole Kluba | Episode 1249

Nicole Kluba | Episode 1249

Nicole Kluba is the owner of Kluba Ceramics and lives in the town of Seagrove, North Carolina. Seagrove is a small, rural town which also happens to be the pottery capital of the US. Nicole has grown up in Seagrove and has been exposed to pottery not only in the community, but in her family as well. Before Nicole began creating pottery full time in March 2024, she worked in emergency services for four and a half years until she left at age 23 to pursue pottery as a career.

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Clay Con West | Joe & Emilie Bott | Episode 1248

Joe & Emilie Bott | Episode 1248

Joe and Emilie Bott are the owners and operators of The Tilted Kiln and the creators of Clay Con West, which they founded in 2018. Joe and Emilie are passionate about bringing the clay community together through creativity, education, and connection. When they are not working in the studio or organizing events, Joe and Emilie enjoy spending time with their family and sharing their love of ceramics with others.
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Wholesale On An Island | Esther Drone | Episode 1247

Esther Drone | Episode 1247

Esther Drone is a potter and ceramic artist based in Langford on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Esther has facilitated a variety of groups as a pottery instructor. Esther’s work is predominately functional and is currently available in a variety of shops in the Greater Victoria area.

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Getting Knocked Down and Keep on Going | Madison Smith | Episode 1246

Madison Smith | Episode 1246

Ceramics has granted Madison Smith the unwavering power to transform a simple pile of dirt into an external force of her subconscious. Madison creates sculptures to connect to her disorderly childhood and construct wares to spread joy. Madison’s overall themes include the magic of childlike wonder and the undeniable reality of the life she has been forced to reckon with.

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A Photographer Became A Potter | Jordan Gale | Episode 1245

Jordan Gale | Episode 1245

Jordan Gale is a ceramic artist working at the intersection of sculptural and functional pottery. Jordan’s embrace of organic textures attempts to blur the line between utility and expressive form. Born and raised in Eastern Iowa, Jordan attended the University of Iowa, where he was introduced to pottery. Jordan currently lives and works in Portland, Oregon.

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Moon Jars | Yoon Hee Kim | Episode 1244

Yoon Hee Kim | Episode 1244

Yoon Hee Kim is a Korean ceramic artist and educator based in the United States. Through Yoon Lab Ceramics, Yoon creates contemporary Moon Jars inspired by Korean heritage and nature. Yoon teaches wheel throwing internationally and online, helping potters create taller, stronger forms while sharing the mindfulness found through making.

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