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

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Gay Smith. Her thrown and altered porcelain vessels range from everyday wares to elaborate candelabras and multipart stacked forms. In our interview we talk about articulating silhouettes through faceting, once firing porcelain in a soda kiln, and what she learned from being a community potter in an organized commune early in her career. To see examples of her work visit www.gertrudegrahamsmith.com.

Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, I want to thank you for spending your time listening to world-class artists speak about their lives and creativity. As we wrap up 2021, I need your help funding future episodes. For our Fall Fund Drive I ask that if you are able, you commit $4 a month to the show. That's only a dollar an episode to keep you inspired and connected to the greater ceramic community. There are two easy ways to donate, one through the Pay Pal portal at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/donate or by making a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler.

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

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art is an on-line source for research and inspiration, featuring images of thousands of objects made by over 800 artists. www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with John Britt. A noted glaze chemist and author, Britt has been making ceramics for over thirty-five years. In our interview we talk about problem solving in the glaze lab and balancing a career between making, teaching, and writing. His books on high-fire and mid-range glazes are best sellers, offering students an accessible way to study chemistry. For more information visit www.johnbrittpottery.com.

Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, I want to thank you for spending your time listening to world-class artists speak about their lives and creativity. As we wrap up 2021, I need your help funding future episodes. For our Fall Fund Drive I ask that if you are able, you commit $4 a month to the show. That's only a dollar an episode to keep you inspired and connected to the greater ceramic community. There are two easy ways to donate, one through the Pay Pal portal at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/donate or by making a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler.

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

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft is offering interactive online workshops, as well as in-person workshops in clay, wood, and metals beginning in 2022. To celebrate the start of their workshop season Pocosin is giving away an on-line workshop to one lucky maker. Simply subscribe to their newsletter and mention "Tales of Red Clay Rambler" in the "where did you hear about Pocosin" line before December 20th to be entered to win. www.pocosinarts.org.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Susan Feagin. Her hand-built work is made from slabs of clay that are decorated with slip transfer, sgraffito, and other patterning methods. In our interview we talk about how she utilizes collage methods in clay, developing structure within active surface designs, and her job as clay coordinator at the Penland School of Craft. To find out more visit www.susanfeaginceramics.com.

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

Skutt Ceramic Products has been manufacturing equipment for Potters since 1953 and their reputation as a pioneer in innovative kiln design continues with the 4th generation of this family-owned Business. www.skutt.com.

For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art is an on-line source for research and inspiration, featuring images of thousands of objects made by over 800 artists. The images are high quality and can be used with no permission required, making them a great resource for students and teachers. www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.

Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft is offering interactive online workshops, as well as in-person workshops in clay, wood, and metals beginning in 2022. To celebrate the start of their workshop season Pocosin is giving away an on-line workshop to one lucky maker. Simply subscribe to their newsletter and mention Tales of Red Clay Rambler in the "where did you hear about Pocosin" line before December 20th to be entered to win. www.pocosinarts.org.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Greg Payce. He often creates images that reference the human figure by shaping the negative space between his ceramic vessels. In our interview we talk about the remediation of objects into images, techniques for throwing large precise vessels, and how lighting can accentuate the illusions in his work. For more information follow Greg on IG at @gregpayce.

Skutt is a proud sponsor of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler. Skutt Ceramic Products has been manufacturing equipment for Potters since 1953. Skutt's reputation as a pioneer in innovative kiln design continues with the 4th generation of this family-owned Business. Their KilnMaster Touchscreen controller offers a sleek, smartphone like interface, that is intuitive and packed with powerful tools that allow potters to easily program, diagnose and remotely monitor their kilns. With 5 dedicated kiln technicians on staff and the most comprehensive network of distributors across the globe, you can be assured that Skutt will be there for you before and after the sale. For more information on their line of kilns visit www.skutt.com.

This episode is also sponsored by the Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft. Pocosin is a full-service art center in Columbia, NC offering interactive online workshops and a five month spring residency where you can focus on your creative practice. To learn more about these opportunities visit www.pocosinarts.org

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Walter Ostrom. A retrospective book has recently been published filled with essays from colleagues and images of his work dating back to the 1960's. In our interview we talk about his early project-based work, the questions that motivated his decades long studio practice, and his love for cross breading Rhododendron. Good Earth: The Pots and Passion of Walter Ostrom is available now from your favorite book seller.

Skutt is a proud sponsor of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler. Skutt Ceramic Products has been manufacturing equipment for Potters since 1953. Skutt's reputation as a pioneer in innovative kiln design continues with the 4th generation of this family-owned Business. Their KilnMaster Touchscreen controller offers a sleek, smartphone like interface, that is intuitive and packed with powerful tools that allow potters to easily program, diagnose and remotely monitor their kilns. With 5 dedicated kiln technicians on staff and the most comprehensive network of distributors across the globe, you can be assured that Skutt will be there for you before and after the sale. For more information on their line of kilns visit www.skutt.com.

This episode is also sponsored by the Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft. They invite you to register for their annual online benefit auction happening October 16th- 23rd, where you can bid on artwork from your favorite craft artists. Pocosin is a full-service art center in Columbia, NC offering interactive online workshops and a five month spring residency where you can focus on your creative practice. To learn more about these opportunities visit www.pocosinarts.org

Athens, GA area potter Carter Gillies passed away a few weeks ago. After discovering his blog in the early 2010's I started to think of him as our potter philosopher. He wrote about both the everyday and extraordinary aspects of an artist's life often leaving nuggets of wisdom for his readers. This episode is a rearing of our 2014 interview where we talk about Carter's background in philosophy, his theory about the five stages of learning, and how selling online changes the way artists take risks in their studio. You can find more about his work and read through the archive of his blog at www.cartergilliespottery.wordpress.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Katrina Chaytor and Greg Payce. We recorded this live in front of an online studio audience as a part of the May 2021 Ceramic Congress. In our interview we talk about their long careers as educators, including teaching at what was then called the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary. For more information on their work you can follow Katrina on IG at @katrinachaytor and @gregpayce.

The Michiana Pottery Tour is a proud sponsor of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler podcast. Join more than 30 potters from around the country for the 10th annual Michiana Pottery Tour, happening on September 25 and 26 in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. You'll find a list of participating potters, links to their webstores, and more information at www.michianapotterytour.com, or on our Instagram page: @michianapotterytour.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Seth Green. The clean lines and expanding silhouettes of his functional pots show a love for metal working and architecture. In our interview we talk about how a breakthrough moment in Chile lead to a new body of work, developing metallic manganese glazes, and how his level of articulation changes depending on how the pot will be fired. To see examples of his work visit www.sethgreenpottery.com. Seth is an Associate Professor of Ceramics at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

In the second half of the episode Justin Rothshank joins Seth and me to talk about the Indiana Clay Conference. The two organize the conference, which will have its next meeting in Indianapolis October 8th and 9th. For more information including the online offerings visit www.indianaclayconference.com.

The Michiana Pottery Tour is a proud sponsor of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler podcast. Join more than 30 potters from around the country for the 10th annual Michiana Pottery Tour, happening on September 25 and 26 in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. You'll find a list of participating potters, links to their webstores, and more information at www.michianapotterytour.com, or on our Instagram page: @michianapotterytour.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Kathy King, Rose Katz, and Matt Katz about their new podcast For Flux Sake. The podcast takes a lighthearted look at the science behind clay and glaze. In the interview we talk about the concept for the show and play a few listener submitted questions from an episode of the show. You can subscribe to For Flux Sake on your favorite podcast app and find out more visit www.brickyardnetwork.org/forfluxsake.

The Michiana Pottery Tour is a proud sponsor of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler podcast. Join more than 30 potters from around the country for the 10th annual Michiana Pottery Tour, happening on September 25 and 26 in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. You'll find a list of participating potters, links to their webstores, and more information at www.michianapotterytour.com, or on our instagram page: @michianapotterytour.

Earlier this week noted potter Michael Simon passed. Today's episode is a re-airing of our 2014 interview where we talk about intuition, the influence of Michael's teacher Warren Mackenzie, and a lifetime devoted to finding truth in the pursuit of pottery. After studying at the University of Minnesota in the late 1960's, Michael set up a studio in the Athens, GA area where he made pots for more than 30 years. From shallow round bowls to complex squared boxes Michael developed a unique approach to matching form with decoration. To see examples of his work read the book Michael Simon: Evolution, which features many of Michael's favorite pots that he made from 1980 onward.