A 3D Printer | Piotr Waśniowski | Episode 970

Piotr Waśniowski | Episode 970


Photo by Claudia Kamergorodski

Piotr Waśniowski is a maker living in Kraków, Poland. His main focus is 3D printing with clay through which Piotr makes amazingly intricate pieces. Piotr believes in open communication on 3D printing and as such he openly shares his insights and inventions. His vision is not to replace the potters wheel or hand making, but rather to add to clay an whole new world of possibilities that would otherwise be impossible to make with out the aide of this new technology.

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Taking The Leap | Megan Sward | Episode 969

Megan Sward | Episode 969

 

Largely known for her elaborate colanders, Megan Sward is a studio potter based in Western Massachusetts. After earning a BA in Studio Art and going to graduate school, Megan worked for conceptual artist Tom Friedman. After working in Tom’s inventive and prolific studio for a few years, she moved on to build her own pottery studio. With special attention to repetitive designs, balance, and durability, Megan creates work that feels soothing and inspiring to live with.

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Graphic Designer Does Ceramics | Bob Dinetz | Episode 968

Bob Dinetz | Episode 968

 

Bob Dinetz is a member of The Potter’s Studio in Berkeley, California and is trained as a graphic designer. Collecting Japanese and American pottery inspired Bob to explore making pottery of his own.  The pieces Bob makes combine  simple, modern forms with elegant, layered surfaces.

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Idea Development | Tex “Richard Moonstreet” Fisher | Episode 967

Tex “Richard Moonstreet” Fisher | Episode 967

Tex Fisher has always had a desire to make people happy. Tex will add expressions and smiles to his work wherever possible. Whether that’s a very literal smirk on a pea in a pod, or just throwing and handbuilding something so non-sensical and ridiculous that one can’t help but look at it and smile.

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Some Studio Life | Charlotte Grenier | Episode 966

Charlotte Grenier | Episode 966

Charlotte Grenier is a utilitarian potter, making wheel thrown and altered pots in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Charlotte holds a BA in ceramics from Michigan State University and currently teaches in the greater Ann Arbor area. Charlotte is interested in making patterns that evoke past eras of design and touchable nostalgic surfaces.

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Putting On A Pottery Sale | Peter Jadoonath | Episode 965

Peter Jadoonath | Episdoe 965

Peter Jadoonath has been making pots in the Minnesota Clay Community for the last 23 years. Over the years I’ve set up multiple studios and making processes as I’ve moved around and evolved. Currently my family and I live just north of the Twin Cities where I have my pottery studio. My interest is in making pots that are drawings and drawings that are pots.

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Three Careers in Clay | Jonathan Kaplan | Episode 964

Jonathan Kaplan | Episode 964

Jonathan Kaplan has been fortunate to have sustain a 55 year career in ceramics wearing many hats: potter, ceramic designer, manufacturer, author, educator, master mold and model maker. Jonathan’s book, “The Mold Making Manual-The Art of Models, Molds, and Slip-Cast Ceramics” is due to be published by the American Ceramics Society in the Summer of 2023. Jonathan credits his success and longevity in this  field to having a curious mind.

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I Was In An Accident | Paul Blais | Episode 962

I Was In An Accident | Paul Blais

I was in an accident. Today’s episode is a bit of the story of what is going on with me. Sporting the pirate vibes

If you are interested in supporting me and my family as I go through my eye restoration, then here is the link to the GoFundMe campaign that my good friend, Ben Carter of Tales of the Red Clay Rambler started for us:

gofundme.com/f/help-paul-blais-recover-from-eye-surgery

 

Wellness For Makers | Missy Graff Ballone | Episode 961

Missy Graff Ballone | Episode 961

Missy Graff Ballone is the author of Wellness for Makers: A Movement Guide for Artists! Missy’s mission is to motivate and empower creatives, like you, through education, mindful-living, and movement! Missy combines her unique backgrounds as an Artist, Yoga Instructor, and Licensed Massage Therapist to make information about the body accessible to artists everywhere.

This simple wrist stretch is a great way to counterbalance overuse issues for many ceramic artists. Wedging clay forces the wrist into extension and the force of the movement adds a lot to the load. A counterbalance stretch can work wonders.

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