If you are wanted to venture into making your own glazes, then this is the talk for you! Denise walks us through her approach to testing glazes. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.
Doing What Makes Her Happy | Marianne Tolosa | Episode 595
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Marianne Tolosa | Episode 595
Working out of her home studio in Virginia, Marianne Tolosa creates almost exclusively mugs inspired by the garden. There is an inherent intimacy to objects that have been made by hand, and Marianne’s work is created with the hope of bringing quiet beauty, meditation, and joy into a person’s coffee or tea ritual.
How to Transition Well with Marianne Tolosa
Change can be hard unless you have a plan for that transition. Marianne talks us through the process she used to transition well. To listen in to this conversation, click HERE.
Dreaming the Future | Danielle Whigham | Episode 594
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Danielle Whigham | Episode 594
Born in Pennsylvania but raised in Nebraska, Danielle Whigham received her B.A. in studio art from Northwestern College in 2007. While in college, Danielle was able to take advanced classes in ceramics, painting, and printmaking. Over the past two years, Danielle has been starting up a small ceramic studio in her home while also making the transition from full-time mom to studio potter. Danielle has been able to sell her work at several markets across the state and start an online store.
Turning “What If’s” Into Positives | Lindsay Klix | Episode 593
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Lindsay Klix | Episode 593
Lindsay Klix is the ceramic artist who runs Off Your Rocker Pottery. Lindsay has been working in clay for 21 years and specializes in dinnerware, including full dish sets. Lindsay’s work has been featured in the American Farmhouse Style Magazine, in the number one selling cookbook No Crumbs Left, and more.
We Need a Big Why with Lindsay Klix
I don’t recall exactly where I read this, but somebody once said, People who know their purpose in life know who they are, what they are, and why they are. In our for The Potters Cast, Lindsay said that knowing her Big Why gave her a reason to get out of bed and get to work. So these are her thoughts on Why. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.
An Ancient-Contemporary Maker | Elena Vasilantonaki | Episode 592
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Elena Vasilantonaki | Episode 592
For the last nine years, Elena Vasilantonaki has been making with clay, inspired by her need to express herself, to achieve communication, and to present her view of the human nature to others. Born in 1977 in Athens Greece, Elena moved to over six cities by the age of eighteen. After completing her BA in English Literature at the University of Athens, Elena taught at a local school for a few years until she stopped to become a full time mother. During that period Elena started taking painting lessons as a creative outlet. In 2010 Elena met with neighbor and talented English potter, Janet Lines who introduces Elena to clay and the ancient firing techniques of raku and pit firing. In 2016 Elena turns her home basement into her studio while still taking pottery classes. In 2018 Elena completes a one year seminar on ceramics technology at Iridanos pottery school by acclaimed potter Menandros Papadopoulos. She has been working out of her studio ever since.
The Use of Shadows in Photography with Elena Vasilantonaki
Photography has been described as the play with light and shadows. Elena describes her thoughts on the use of shadows in the her photography. Her use of shadows bring a sense of drama to her pots. To listen to this conversation, click HERE.
Clay Saved Her Life | Chiara Della Santina | Episode 591
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Chiara Della Santina | Episode 591
Chiara Della Santina was born and raised in Tuscany but spent many years living abroad. Chiara moved back to Orbetello (her hometown) 5 years ago. For many years Chiara worked as a language teacher. About 2 years ago Chiara decided to shake up her life and become a full-time potter. So far it’s been the best decision Chiara ever made in her entire life!
The 5 P’s of Getting Your Confidence Back with Chiara Della Santina
It has been said the confidence is the backbone of progress. But what happens when your confidence has been broken? Chiara tells her approach to what it took to get her confidence back. To listen in to this conversation with Chiara, click HERE.