Navigating New Fame | Steven Brown | Episode 1162

Steven Brown | Episode 1162

Steve Brown spent 25 years in film and VFX before becoming a full-time ceramicist this year. Steve makes reduction fired tableware which he sells via his website as well as supplying a Michelin-starred restaurant and recently exhibiting in his first gallery this summer. Steve now hopes to explore more sculptural forms, constantly pushing his work into new, expressive directions.

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Politician And Potter | Jeremy Kalin | Episode 1161

Jeremy Kalin | Episode 1161

Jeremy Kalin has made pots for 35 years – first full-time, woodfiring, in his 20s, now making porcelain pots in his basement studio while also practicing law. Jeremy is a dad, husband, volunteer, collector (like most potters),  and a former state lawmaker who worked at the White House for a bit.

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The Creative Potter | Jennifer Hill | Episode 1160

Jennifer Hill | Episode 1160

Jennifer Hill is a studio artist and traveling instructor based in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Having called several interesting places home Jennifer was most artistically influenced living on The Garden Isle of Kauai. Jennifer has taught ceramics nationwide and attended art residencies in diverse places including Missoula, Montana and Rome, Italy.

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Balance For The Day Job And The Clay Job | Drake Bialecki | Episode 1159

Drake Bialecki | Episode 1159

Drake Bialecki is a Bend, Oregon-based studio potter and organic farm specialist. With a BA in Organic Farming and pottery apprenticeship with Dark Horse Pottery and The Leach Pottery, Drake’s diverse background spans international pottery residencies, winemaking, and renowned art shows. Drake’s founded Pacific Stone Pottery in 2017 and advocates for handmade ceramics and farm-fresh food.

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A Lifetime In Clay | Lucien Koonce | Episode 1158

Lucien Koonce | Episode 1158

Lucien M. Koonce, a North Carolina native, earned BFA and MFA degrees in Ceramics, studying under notable professors. Lucien founded Horsepen Kiln Studio, living in pottery-rich regions of NC before relocating to Massachusetts in 2008. Lucien’s wood-fired ceramic works, both functional and sculptural, are exhibited nationally and internationally.

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Ceramivirus & Thoughts on Teaching | Evgenii Pokidaev | Episode 1156

Evgenii Pokidaev | Episode 1156

Evgenii Pokidaev, born in Siberia, Russia is traveling the world and doing pottery.  In addition to making pottery, Evgenii also teaches pottery throwing online in which he teaches starting with the very basics and students from around the world.

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Reaching Out To Galleries | Susie Kathol | Episode 1155

Susie Kathol | Episode 1155

Susie Kathol is a ceramic artist working with the sgraffito decoration technique, making and etching black-and-white pieces with images from nature. Susie’s inspiration comes from her deep connection to animals, plants, fungi, and her work as a biologist.

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A South Dakota Potter Building Her Business | Kelsey Schroeder | Episode 1154

Kelsey Schroeder | Episode 1153

Kelsey Schroeder is originally from Rapid City, South Dakota and is proud to be a working artist still living in the Black Hills. Kelsey is currently working out of her home studio full time to support her family. Kelsey is inspired by colors and textures in the natural world- from ocean tides and coral reefs, to geological formations and patterns in rocks. It is Kelsey’s hope to create a world that is energetic and colorful while still staying true to the subtle beauty  see in nature.

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Character Maker | Tim McMahon | Episode 1153

Tim McMahon | Episode 1153

Tim McMahon graduated from the Maine College of Art and Design (MECAD) with a BFA in Sculpture. He taught middle school art at North Yarmouth Academy for 15 years, before leaving the teaching world to pursue full time work in carpentry and ceramics. Tim lives in Portland with his wife and two boys. He creates all of his monster designs in his backyard studio.

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