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Elana Noy | Episode 473
Alana Noy is a Brooklyn, New York potter where she runs Malka Dina, a studio that produces an evolving collection of home wares, jewelry, and art.
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A Military Man Making Clay | Delvin Goode | Episode 472
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Delvin Goode | Episode 472
Delvin Goode has been doing pottery off and on for over 20 years. Delvin is currently pursuing a Master of Ceramics from Fort Hays State University, though he work in all types medium. Delvin is loving the process more and more each day.
Building The Life You Want | Carly Gibran Hamid | Episode 471
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Carly Gibran Hamid | Episode 471
Carly Gibran Hamid graduated from Stetson University in 2003. She taught art in public schools for seven years, owned a small gallery, and has worked with several local art organizations. In 2015, she left teaching to become a full time studio artist. Carly works with porcelain, making functional and sculptural ceramics that are inspired by the natural world. She lives in DeLand, Florida with her husband and their two sons.
Knowing When to Quit the Day Job | Kara Leigh Ford | Episode 470
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Kara Leigh Ford | Episode 470
Originally trained as a painter, Kara Leigh Ford is a potter working from her tiny garden studio in rural Somerset, UK. Kara predominantly makes tableware and larger art pieces. Growing up next to the ocean in Devon, England – Kara’s work is inspired by the ever changing textures and colour of her beloved coast.
Getting Back Into Selling at Shows | Jeanette Zeis | Episode 469
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Jeanette Zeis | Episode 469
Jeanette Zeis is a functional and decorative potter, and has worked with clay for over 20 years. Using a variety of techniques, Jeanette continues to explore and evolve her studio pottery practice. Jeanette’s pottery line contains beautiful and original housewares- wonderfully crafted, with an eye for detail, and designed for everyday use while still being perfect for lovely displays. An admirer of vintage housewares, Jeanette’s color palette reflects a love for fiesta ware.
A Halloween Special | Bryan Wilkerson | Episode 468
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Bryan Wilkerson | Episode 468
Bryan Wilkerson is a Tennessee Native and Professor of Art and Design at Roane State Community College. Bryan’s creative practices are focused primarily on Ceramics and Public Art but extends into design and drawing. Bryan’s work explores humor, craft, irony, and play through common symbolic references. Bryan is also the creator and director of the ArtMobile traveling gallery and pop up workshop space.
“The Camera Won’t do the Work for You” | Dana Gabel | Episode 467
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Dana Gabel | Episode 467
Dana Gabel produces ceramic work that is functional with a sculptural flare. Born and raised in Bronx, NY she now resides Pennsylvania. After obtaining a BA in Visual Art she currently continues to refine her work, showing predominately in Northeastern Pennsylvania but also displaying work in parts of the U.S.
A New Way to Price Work | Danny Meisinger | Episode 466
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Danny Meisinger | Episode 466
Danny Meisinger have been a potter now for about 30 years. Danny has taken a few college classes but is mostly self taught. Once Danny began making work worth keeping, he has had about 4 evolutions of work, with the forth being pretty new right now. Danny is married and has four children and two grandchildren.
Upward Swing of Business Growth | Amy Noel | Episode 465
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Amy Noel | Episode 465
Amy Noel grew up in Nova Scotia and was certified as an art teacher and eventually moved to Japan. Amy lived in the Japanese countryside for 3 years and was a member of a community pottery center for her last 1.5 years. Amy came back to Nova Scotia and has been making and selling pottery since 2013. Amy is inspired by Wabi Sabi and Nova Scotia culture, attempting to combine the two in her pottery. Amy has a 2 year old and 3 year old (daughters).
Slow & Steady Growth | Gabrielle Burke | Episode 464
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Gabrielle Burke | Episode 464
After graduating from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design, former product designer Gabrielle Burke founded g ceramic & co. Gabrielle was enamored by the way ceramic objects habitat in our daily lives. For her it is amazing how people rely on objects such as mugs and bowls and have an interpersonal relationship with them. Gabrielle creates work for wedding registries, restaurants, online, retail, markets, and is also available by appointment at her studio on Alberta & 5th Avenue in Vancouver, BC.
