Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast

Today on the show I talk with Jonathan Christensen Caballero. He pays homage to local Latino histories through his mixed media sculptures. In our interview we talk about his interest in local history, the practical aspects of showing large scale sculptures, and his blend of fibers and ceramics. For more information visit www.jcc-sculpture.com.

Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

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Today on the show I talk with Haakon Lenzi. A life-long New Yorker, Haakon makes slipware pots from his studio in East Harlem. In our interview we talk about marbleizing slip on the surface of a pot, sustaining a career in the city, and the value of community building through sales and tours. Haakon has participated in the Hudson Valley Pottery tour since its beginning. You can find him this weekend October 21st and 22nd as a guest of Doug Peltzman for the 7th annual HVP tour. www.hudsonvalleypotterytour.com. To see examples of his work visit www.haakonlenzi.com.

I'm excited to be cohosting a live taping of this podcast, with Carole Epp and Marianne Chenard of the Kiln Sitters, this Friday October 20th at the New Clay Conference in Ottawa, ON. If you are in the Ottawa area, come on out to the conference and say hello at the taping. I'll be demonstrating at the conference, as well as showing work, so I hope to see you there.

Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

AMACO Brent www.amaco.com

The Bray www.archiebray.org

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com

Today on the show I talk with Catherine White. Her wood fired vessels incorporate firing patterns from her anagama kiln and text from poetry that she monoprints with ash onto the pot's surfaces. In our interview we talk about her triumvirate of painting, pottery, and movement, as well as, learning the geography of a wood kiln. To see examples of her work visit www.catherinewhite.com.

This episode concludes with an excerpt from the panel discussion "The Thread you Follow" from the last NC wood fire conference in 2022. White organized the panel featuring Naomi Dalglish, Lindsay Oesterritter, and Linda Christianson.

Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

AMACO Brent www.amaco.com

The Bray www.archiebray.org

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com

Today on the show I talk with Bryan Hopkins. You probably know him from his exquisite porcelain vessels, but you might not have guessed some of those forms are made from low-fire porcelain. In our interview we talk about formulating low-fire translucent porcelains and how he uses a neodymium grate magnet to create speck free clay bodies. To see examples of his work visit www.hopkinspottery.com.

Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

AMACO Brent www.amaco.com

The Bray www.archiebray.org

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com

Today on the show I talk with Alex Thullen. In his role as ceramic materials engineer at Pewabic Pottery he maintains their line of glazes, including iridescent lusters. In our interview we talk about the mechanics of luster, how the timing of reduction effects glazes, and how his work continues research that dates back to the early 1900's when Mary Chase Perry Stratton started the pottery in Detroit, MI. Listen back to episode 204 for more history on one of America's oldest pottery companies. To see examples of the glazes we discussed today visit @glazeisjustglasspaint.

A few weeks ago, my friend Paul (@pdblais) crushed his eye while wake surfing in the Columbia River. It was a freak accident where the board hit him at just the wrong spot. There's a Go Fund Me to help he and his wife over the next few months. If you are a fan of his podcast The Potters Cast this is a great time to show your support. Visit Go Fund Me to donate.

Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

AMACO Brent www.amaco.com

The Bray www.archiebray.org

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com

Today on the show I talk with Renata Cassiano. Her ceramic sculptures are non-objective accumulations often dealing with ideas of connection and translation. In our interview we talk about reusing older work to create new forms, using a concrete saw to shape fired ceramics, and the influence of literature on her understanding of self and art. Cassiano is currently the Visiting Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Arkansas School of Art. To see examples of her work visit www.renatacassiano.com.

Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

AMACO Brent www.amaco.com

The Michiana Pottery Tour happening September 23 and 24 www.michianapotterytour.com

The Bray www.archiebray.org

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com

A few weeks ago, my friend Paul (@pdblais) crushed his eye while wake surfing in the Columbia River. It was a freak accident where the board hit him at just the wrong spot. There's a Go Fund Me to help he and his wife over the next few months. If you are a fan of his podcast The Potters Cast this is a great time to show your support. Visit Go Fund Me to donate.

Today on the show I talk with Paul Andrew Wandless. His multidisciplinary career includes sculpture, print making, leather work, and ceramics. In our interview we talk about labor as subject matter, establishing a style across multiple mediums, and the influence of his mentors Victor Spinski and James Tanner. Wandless has authored multiple books including Image Transfer on Clay, and is the coauthor of Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques. To see examples of his work, follow @studio3artcompany on Instagram.

Two weeks ago, my friend Paul (@pdblais) crushed his eye while wake surfing in the Columbia River. It was a freak accident where the board hit him at just the wrong spot. There's a Go Fund Me to help he and his wife over the next few months. If you are a fan of his podcast The Potters Cast this is a great time to show your support. Visit Go Fund Me to donate.

Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

AMACO Brent www.amaco.com

The Michiana Pottery Tour happening September 23 and 24 www.michianapotterytour.com

The Bray www.archiebray.org

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com

Today on the show I talk with Amy Sanders and Gleidymar Rivera. They were chosen for the AVPT Early Career Fellowship for BIPOC Ceramic Artists, a program started this year to provide financial support and mentorship. In our interview we talk about their style of making, balancing labor-intensive practices with the need to make a living, and how they prepared for their first major sale at the Asparagus Valley Pottery Tour last April. The deadline for this year's AVPT fellowship is October 1st and you can apply through www.apotterytrail.com.

Over the past few years major changes have been happening in ceramic departments across the U.S. As of the release of this episode, the president of West Virginia University has proposed shutting down their ceramic department along with other visual arts programs. If you would like to show your support for the program visit savewvuceramics.wordpress.com. To find out more about the proposed cuts visit Studio Potter to read an article by WVU ceramic professor Shoji Satake.

Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

AMACO Brent www.amaco.com

The Michiana Pottery Tour happening September 23 and 24 www.michianapotterytour.com

The Bray www.archiebray.org

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.

Today on the show I talk with Lucy Fagella. She makes a variety of functional pots from her Western Massachusetts studio, including pots for the kitchen and a line of memorial urns. In our interview we talk about the cycles of the studio, glaze development, and her path to making memorial objects. You can find more about Lucy at www.lucyfagella.com. We also discuss the history of the Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail and their Early Career Fellowship for BIPOC Ceramic Artists. The deadline for this year's fellowship is October 1st and you can apply through www.apotterytrail.com.

Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

AMACO Brent www.amaco.com

The Michiana Pottery Tour happening September 23 and 24 www.michianapotterytour.com

The Bray www.archiebray.org

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.

Today on the show I talk with Glenn Barkley about his new book Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms. He chooses 113 objects in the collections of major Australian and New Zealand museums to establish a broad survey of ceramic history. In our interview we talk about his research process and the unique stories these objects hold. To find out more about Glenn's career as a maker and curator listen back to episode 227 of the podcast. To purchase the book visit Thames and Hudson.

Many thanks to everyone that donated or purchased a piece in support of the Brickyard Network. Together we raised over $3,000 to support our programming through the Archie Bray Foundation. We continue to welcome donations throughout the year at www.archiebray.org.

Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

AMACO Brent www.amaco.com

The Michiana Pottery Tour happening September 23 and 24 www.michianapotterytour.com

The Bray www.archiebray.org

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.