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 Kelly Schnorr. She is an artist and educator based in the San Diego area where she teaches ceramics at Coronado High School. We talk about time management, effective teaching methods for high school age students, and how to design a studio that can cycle through over one hundred and fifty students each day. In addition to her teaching Kelly makes ceramic sculpture about the consumption and disposability built into modern capitalist societies. You can see examples of her work at https://artaxis.org/kelly-schnorr/.

On today's AMACO Community Corkboard with have the Greenwich House Pottery Residency and fellowship. Greenwich House Pottery is a nonprofit ceramic arts center in the heart of New York City that has been supporting and encouraging a diverse range of ceramic art, and the emerging and underrepresented artists who make it for over 116 years. GHP's Residency and Fellowship Program has existed since at least the early 1960s when Jane Hartsook invited Peter Voulkos to teach and work in the Pottery, but was relaunched in its current iteration in 2015, when Ghada Amer was invited to be a long-term resident. Applications are due April 1. For more information visit www.greenwichhousepottery.org.

Ceramic Materials Workshop is a proud sponsor of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler. Ceramic Materials Workshop is a place online to learn about how materials really work. We've been teaching about glazes at the most prestigious ceramic universities for years, and now our classes are open to everyone around the world online. Class sessions begin every January, April, July and October 1st, or try our new self-guided online workshop the Middle Glazes: The Story of Mid Temperature Glazes available now. Use the coupon code REDCLAY, all one word, for 25% off the Middle Glazes for a limited time. Find out more and sign up at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Brian Jones. His functional work explores line, color and mark making in earthenware. In 2011 he started The Jonescast, a podcast devoted to exploring what it means to be an artist while juggling life and work. This influential show ran for over sixty episodes and influenced a wave of ceramic related podcasts. For many years Brian has been making mugs for comedian Marc Maron, who gives them to the guests on his podcast WTF with Marc Maron and sells them to his audience. In our interview we talk about refining your craft and staying present in the making process, the role of podcasting in documenting the field of ceramics, and learning how to be more empathetic. To see examples of his work visit www.brianrjones.com.

On today's AMACO Community Corkboard with have the Southern Crossings Pottery Festival happening this weekend March 6&7th in Louisville, KY. The festival features a weekend of ceramic events including a Cups and Cocktails opening, a potter's market, and an empty bowls event to support food distribution on the weekends for impoverished children across America. For more information visit the festival website at www.sxpf.org.

Ceramic Materials Workshop is a proud sponsor of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler. Ceramic Materials Workshop is a place online to learn about how materials really work. We've been teaching about glazes at the most prestigious ceramic universities for years, and now our classes are open to everyone around the world online. Class sessions begin every January, April, July and October 1st, or try our new self-guided online workshop the Middle Glazes: The Story of Mid Temperature Glazes available now. Use the coupon code REDCLAY, all one word, for 25% off the Middle Glazes for a limited time. Find out more and sign up at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Jordan McDonald. Raised in the suburbs of Toronto, Jordan now lives in West Philadelphia where he makes functional pottery decorated with motifs drawn from historical painting and ceramics. To compliment his studio practice, he started the Pots in Words Instagram feed which features written descriptions of historical pots. He uses these as a jumping off point for imagination and innovation in his studio practice. In our interview we talk about the influence of Walter Ostrom, his love of the artist Rosanjin and working with interior designers. To find our more visit www.jordanmcdonaldstudio.com.

On today's AMACO Community Corkboard, we have a plug for the Archie Bray Foundation Residency program. The Archie Bray Foundation is a public, nonprofit, educational institution founded in 1951 by brickmaker Archie Bray, who intended it to be "a place to make available for all who are seriously interested in any of the branches of the ceramic arts, a fine place to work." In 2020 they are offering ten $5,000 fellowships along with ten $1,000 summer scholarships so get your application in by March 1st. For more information visit www.archiebray.org.

The Tales of the Red Clay Rambler is made possible in part by STARworks, host of the 2020 WoodFire NC International Conference. The conference will kick off May 21st with two pre-conference events happening simultaneously in Asheville and Seagrove, where visiting artists will load and fire a variety of wood firing kilns. The main conference runs from May 28th to May 31st, 2020 at STARworks in Star, NC and features artists from around the world discussing the future of wood fired ceramics. For more information please visit www.WoodFireNC.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Sam Harvey. He came to Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley to take a workshop at Anderson Ranch in the mid 1990's, which began a long relationship that continues to this day including time as a studio coordinator, a board member, and an instructor. His studio practice includes pinched vessels that are decorated with geometric shapes and works on paper. In addition to his studio practice he has been a gallery director for more than a decade and has been instrumental in promoting ceramics in the Aspen, CO area. In our interview we talk about his relationship with Betty Woodman, surviving in the competitive Aspen art market, and what artists should focus on in order to have a successful career in ceramics. For information on Sam visit www.harveypreston.com/

On today's AMACO Community Corkboard, Objective Clay is sponsoring two fully funded one-week scholarships for the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gaitlinburg, TN. The scholarships cover full tuition for a one-week workshop, lodging, meals, and a $300 stipend for travel or materials. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is midnight on February 15th, so apply today. For more information visit www.objectiveclay.com/scholarship.

The Tales of the Red Clay Rambler is made possible in part by STARworks, host of the 2020 WoodFire NC International Conference. The conference will kick off May 21st with two pre-conference events happening simultaneously in Asheville and Seagrove, where visiting artists will load and fire a variety of wood firing kilns. The main conference runs from May 28th to May 31st, 2020 at STARworks in Star, NC and features artists from around the world discussing the future of wood fired ceramics. For more information please visit www.WoodFireNC.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Louise Deroualle. After an early interest in functional work, Louise has shifted to landscape-oriented wall work and sculptures that reference seed pods. The work is unified by a lichen-like glaze technique that involves putting refractory slips over the top of fluid glazes. In our interview we talk about growing up in San Paulo, Brazil, turning towards abstraction to convey emotion, and managing interns in a bustling workshop setting. She is currently the coordinator of ceramics at Anderson Ranch, which hosts dozens of workshops during their summer session. To see examples of her work visit www.LouiseDeroualle.com.

For today's AMACO Community Corkboard we have The Field Guide for Ceramic Artists, an online resource featuring information to help you throughout your clay career, including topics like studio set-up and health insurance. The guide has an excellent section on applying for graduate school, including questions you might ask yourself when choosing a school that fits your needs. A big thank you to Julia Galloway for writing the guide and for making this information totally free and available online at: www.ceramicsfieldguide.org.

The Tales of the Red Clay Rambler is made possible in part by STARworks, host of the 2020 WoodFire NC International Conference. The conference will kick off May 21st with two pre-conference events happening simultaneously in Asheville and Seagrove, where visiting artists will load and fire a variety of wood firing kilns. The main conference runs from May 28th to May 31st, 2020 at STARworks in Star, NC and features artists from around the world discussing the future of wood fired ceramics. For more information please visit www.WoodFireNC.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Daniel Dallabrida. After a long career in public relations Dallabrida turned to art as a form of visual storytelling, narrating the opinions he could not express in the corporate world. He draws from his experience living through the AIDS crisis to create video, installations, and sculpture that illustrate the effect the disease had on San Francisco's gay community. In our interview we talk about AIDS-related Multiple Loss Syndrome, blending Greek myths with personal experience to create narratives, and reclaiming LGBTQ slurs through art making. To see examples of his work visit www.dallabrida.com.

For today's AMACO Community Corkboard we have Clay for Australia, a global fundraising project aimed at assisting those directly impacted by the Australian Bushfires. Conceived by ceramic artist, Vipoo Srivilasa, this online event will run until the 31st of January. You can find out more about purchasing artwork on the Clay for Australia facebook page or on Instagram by following @clayforaustralia. For a comprehensive list of artists affected by the fires visit www.australianceramics.com.

I want to give a shout out to KC Clay Guild for sponsoring the podcast. KC Clay Guild has been supporting ceramic artists and providing a space to explore clay in Kansas City, Missouri since 1988. KC Clay Guild is accepting applications for their Artist-in-Residence Program until April 15th. This program is open to anyone who is looking to jump start their ceramics career. Benefits include a private studio space, free firing, opportunities to teach, and an annual stipend. Check out www.kcclayguild.org/AIR to learn more.

The Tales of the Red Clay Rambler is made possible in part by STARworks, host of the 2020 WoodFire NC International Conference. The conference will kick off May 21st with two pre-conference events happening simultaneously in Asheville and Seagrove, where visiting artists will load and fire a variety of wood firing kilns. The main conference runs from May 28th to May 31st , 2020 at STARworks in Star, NC and features artists from around the world discussing the future of wood fired ceramics. For more information please visit www.WoodFireNC.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with HP Bloomer. His functional ceramics are decorated with layers of pattern before being fired in atmospheric kilns to enhance their surfaces. In our interview we talk about how complexity in his making process keeps him engaged, learning to self-edit, and methods for pattern making. To find out more visit www.hpbloomer.com.

For today's AMACO Community Corkboard we have Clay for Australia, a global fundraising project aimed at assisting those directly impacted by the Australian Bushfires. Conceived by ceramic artist, Vipoo Srivilasa, this online event will run until the 31st of January. You can find out more about donating or purchasing artwork on the Clay for Australia facebook page or on Instagram by following @clayforaustralia. For a comprehensive list of artists affected by the fires visit www.australianceramics.com.

I want to give a shout out to KC Clay Guild for sponsoring the podcast. KC Clay Guild has been supporting ceramic artists and providing a space to explore clay in Kansas City, Missouri since 1988. KC Clay Guild is accepting applications for their Artist-in-Residence Program until April 15th. This program is open to anyone who is looking to jump start their ceramics career. Benefits include a private studio space, free firing, opportunities to teach, and an annual stipend. Check out www.kcclayguild.org/AIR to learn more.

The Tales of the Red Clay Rambler is made possible in part by STARworks, host of the 2020 WoodFire NC International Conference. The conference will kick off May 21st with two pre-conference events happening simultaneously in Asheville and Seagrove, where visiting artists will load and fire a variety of wood firing kilns. The main conference runs from May 28th to May 31st , 2020 at STARworks in Star, NC and features artists from around the world discussing the future of wood fired ceramics. For more information please visit www.WoodFireNC.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Louise Cort. After traveling to Japan on an exchange program in high school, Louise developed a love for everyday functional objects. This fascination led her to a PHD in ceramic history from Oxford and then onto nearly fifty years of research and curatorial work in museums. Forty of those years was spent working for the Smithsonian Institution's Freer and Sackler Galleries, where she was the curator of ceramics. In the interview we talk about her research into Southeast Asian ceramics, how the display of an object creates meaning, and how museums are evolving as cultural awareness shifts. To sample Cort's research visit www.researchgate.net/profile/Louise_Cort.

For today's AMACO Community Corkboard we have a fund drive for Dan Lafferty's Bandicoot Pottery, whose studio burnt down in the recent bush fires in New South Wales, Australia. To make a donation and help them rebuild search Bandicoot Pottery on www.gofundme.com. I'd like to thank Amaco/Brent for sponsoring the community corkboard. Brent Equipment is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year and have created a Limited Edition Black CXC wheel. For more information visit www.amaco.com.

Ceramic Materials Workshop is a proud sponsor of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler. Ceramic Materials Workshop is a place online to learn about how materials really work. We've been teaching about glazes at the most prestigious ceramic universities for years, and now our classes are open to everyone around the world online. Class sessions begin every January, April, July and October 1st, or try our new self-guided online workshop the Middle Glazes: The Story of Mid Temperature Glazes available now. Use the coupon code REDCLAY, all one word, for 25% off the Middle Glazes for a limited time. Find out more and sign up at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Ryan Greenheck. His functional ceramics are influenced by European slipware and Chinese porcelain traditions. He maintains a studio in Philadelphia, PA and has been instrumental in starting invitational sales of functional ceramics in urban environments in the North East of the United States. In our interview we talk about evolving in the studio with the help of your peers, curating a sale to meet the needs of a community, and taking short term risks for long term financial gains. For more information on Ryan visit www.ryanjgreenheck.com.

For today's AMACO Community Corkboard we have Warren Wilson's Masters of Critical Craft Studies. This full-time, four-semester/ five-residency program is the first of its kind in the US and is taught by leading theorists, historians, scholars and artists in the field of craft studies, art history, art, material culture, and anthropology. Application are due March 1st so search Critical Craft Studies at www.warren-wilson.edu for more information. I'd like to thank Amaco/Brent for sponsoring the community corkboard. Brent Equipment is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year and have created a Limited Edition Black CXC wheel. For more information visit www.amaco.com.

Ceramic Materials Workshop is a proud sponsor of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler. Ceramic Materials Workshop is a place online to learn about how materials really work. We've been teaching about glazes at the most prestigious ceramic universities for years, and now our classes are open to everyone around the world online. Class sessions begin every January, April, July and October 1st, or try our new self-guided online workshop the Middle Glazes: The Story of Mid Temperature Glazes available now. Use the coupon code REDCLAY, all one word, for 25% off the Middle Glazes for a limited time. Find out more and sign up at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Stephanie Kantor. In her most recent body of work Stephanie explores myths surrounding water through multiple series of ceramic sculpture and painting. In our interview we talk about the relative values of art-making materials, how experiencing a Turkish hammam sparked her interest in bathing culture, and her time as a Zeldin fellow at the Clay Studio in Philadelphia. To see examples of her work visit www.stephaniekantor.com.

For today's AMACO Community Corkboard we have Rosewater, an exhibition of ceramic sculpture by Stephanie Kantor, on display until January 5th, 2020 at the Clay Studio in Philadelphia. Stephanie will be giving an artist talk on the exhibition this Thursday December 13th from 6:00-7:30pm and will be teaching a workshop on hand-building with press molds on Sunday December 15th. For more information visit www.theclaystudio.org. I'd like to thank Amaco/Brent for sponsoring the community corkboard. Brent Equipment is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year and have created a Limited Edition Black CXC wheel. For more information visit www.amaco.com.

Ceramic Materials Workshop is a proud sponsor of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler. Ceramic Materials Workshop is a place online to learn about how materials really work. We've been teaching about glazes at the most prestigious ceramic universities for years, and now our classes are open to everyone around the world online. Class sessions begin every January, April, July and October 1st, or try our new self-guided online workshop the Middle Glazes: The Story of Mid Temperature Glazes available now. Use the coupon code REDCLAY, all one word, for 25% off the Middle Glazes for a limited time. Find out more and sign up at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com.