On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Edva Sims about her pottery business, finding your personal style, and the belief that things made by hand are important.  Here’s a little bit about our guest, Edva:

Hi, I’m Edva! I’ve been drawing, painting, sewing and sculpting since I was a little girl.  

Inspired by my mother – a Potter herself, I fell in love with clay and its ability to tell a story. I thoughtfully sculpt and hand-build each pottery piece in my studio in Los Angeles.   

My upbringing and roots are heavily present in my work, I was born in Israel, grew up in South Africa and now live in Southern California.  

I love incorporating bold colors and unique clay textures into my pieces. Each piece I make, is filled with positive energy, which I hope will transcend from maker to buyer.

Some things we discuss on the podcast:

• Design Boot Camp
• Monthly Membership
• electric kiln vs. gas kiln
• keeping the kiln inside your house/apartment
• perfection
• wheel throwing vs. hand building
• finding your personal style
• collections based on inspiration that particular month (or set of months)
• shipping pottery
• Geami Wrap made by Ranpak
• handmade vs. mass produced
• “A mug is a very personal thing.”
• problem solving and curiosity

And here are our recommendations for this episode:

• Edva: Potter, Nicola Moore
• Julie: Soda Stream plus Crystal Light
• Eileen: 7 Podcasts to Binge in a Day

Connect with Edva online: https://www.edvaspottery.com/, and on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edvasims/

We have more great guests lined up for upcoming episodes.  You can expect a new episode every other Thursday!

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