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

Didem Mert combines collage and illustration to build dense layers of printed images, patterns, and color. In our interview we talk about the importance of spontaneous play in the studio, diversifying income streams, and using selfcare to find emotional balance. To see examples of her work visit www.didemmert.com.

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

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Today on the show I have a double episode. We start by talking to podcast host Rebecca Ickes Carra about joining the Brickyard Podcast Network. Her podcast The Makers Playbook focuses on the business of art and "what it's really like to make a living from the things we make." Season five of the podcast launches next week with an interview with Archie Bray Foundation director Rebecca Harvey. Subscribe to The Maker's Playbook now on your favorite podcast app.

In the second part of our interview, I talk with Michael Middleton, a multifaceted creative who has written plays, designed video games, and worked in consultanting. In the interview we talk about how a family connection to ceramics lead him to collect a broad range of studio makers and artists. You can see his collection at www.artworkarchive.com.

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

Ceramics Monthly is offering Red Clay Rambler listeners 15% off any new Ceramics Monthly subscriptions. Now through January 31, 2024, visit http://ceramicartsnetwork.org/rambler and enter the promo code for the subscription of your choice that is listed on that page!

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

Today on the show I talk with Kyungmin Park. In our interview we talk about how an early interest in animation led her to figure sculpture, how she approaches identity through the work, and settling down in Massachusetts after moving fifteen times in the eighteen years she has lived in the United States. Park is an Associate Professor at Endicott College in Beverly, MA. To see examples of her work visit www.kyungminpark.com.

As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. This is one of the easiest ways you can support this show, and the best part is that it's totally free. To participate simply leave a review and a rating for the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Thanks everyone for listening and supporting the show.

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

Ceramics Monthly is offering Red Clay Rambler listeners 15% off any new Ceramics Monthly subscriptions. Now through January 31, 2024, visit http://ceramicartsnetwork.org/rambler and enter the promo code for the subscription of your choice that is listed on that page!

The Bray www.archiebray.org

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

Today on the show I talk with Brad Schwieger. He has recently retired from Ohio University, where he helped guide the ceramic program for over thirty years. In our interview we talk about creating a rigorous learning environment, using subtractive methods to find form, and transitioning to full time studio work in retirement. In the interview we also talk about the design of his studio, which you can find out more about in the December 2022 Studio Visit in Ceramics Monthly at ceramicartsnetwork.org.

As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. This is one of the easiest ways you can support this show, and the best part is that it's totally free. To participate simply leave a review and a rating for the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Thanks everyone for listening and supporting the show.

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

Ceramics Monthly is offering Red Clay Rambler listeners 15% off any new Ceramics Monthly subscriptions. Now through January 31, 2024, visit http://ceramicartsnetwork.org/rambler and enter the promo code for the subscription of your choice that is listed on that page.

The Bray www.archiebray.org

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

Today on the show I talk with Matt Katz, who along with his wife Rose, is one of the co-founders of Ceramics Materials Workshop. They offer online classes in ceramics chemistry, which are utilized by artists and students around the world. In our interview we talk about his path from maker to researcher, how to make chemistry exciting for students, and the podcast For Flux Sake, which Matt is cohost on. For more information visit www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com or www.brickyardnetwork.org/forfluxsake.

As we head into the new year, we are having a comment drive. This is one of the easiest ways you can support this show, and the best part is that it's totally free. To participate simply leave a review and a rating for the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Thanks everyone for listening and supporting the show.

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

Ceramics Monthly is offering Red Clay Rambler listeners 15% off any new Ceramics Monthly subscriptions. Now through January 31, 2024, visit http://ceramicartsnetwork.org/rambler and enter the promo code for the subscription of your choice that is listed on that page!

The Bray www.archiebray.org

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

Today on the show I talk with sculptor Kim Dickey. She uses the structures and flora of the garden as a springboard to create large-scale sculpture and installation. In our interview we talk about her use of brocage, the feminist claiming of space through ornamentation, and her recent solo show Auguries at the Robischon Gallery in Denver, CO. To see examples of her work visit www.kimdickeystudio.com. Dickey is a Professor of Art at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Hey Red Clay Rambler Fans, for the month of December I'm having a merch sale, including our brand-new long sleeve t-shirt hoodie. It's made from a soft triblend fabric that stretches with you while keeping you warm in the studio. Use the code REDCLAYRAMBLER at checkout to get 20% off your purchase at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/shop.

One of the best ways to support the show is by leaving a comment and a review on your favorite podcast. Thanks for listening and Happy Holidays!

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 welcome back Doug Peltzman. A few years ago he made a major shift in his studio practice, essentializing his approach to surface design to create a new aesthetic. In our interview we talk about following the kernel of an idea, and re-engaging his customers after a major change in the studio. To see examples of his work visit www.dougpeltzman.com.

Hey Red Clay Rambler Fans, for the month of December I'm having a merch sale, including our brand new long sleeve t-shirt hoodie. It's made from a soft triblend fabric that stretches with you while keeping you warm in the studio. Use the code REDCLAYRAMBLER at checkout to get 20% off your purchase at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/shop.

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 welcome back Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt. In our interview we talk about the themes in their exhibition Endless Ground now on display at the Penland Gallery. The exhibition features figure sculpture, a large-scale slip painting, and collections of vessels that are decorated with slips and wax resist decoration. To see the exhibition visit www.penland.org/gallery.

Hey Red Clay Rambler Fans, for the month of December I'm having a merch sale, including our brand new long sleeve t-shirt hoodie. It's made from a soft triblend fabric that stretches with you while keeping you warm in the studio. Use the code REDCLAYRAMBLER at checkout to get 20% off your purchase at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/shop.

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 Trevor Daugherty and Justin Rothshank, cofounders of the Northern Indiana Clay Alliance. The group has over sixty members and organizes a variety of ceramics programing in the region, including the Michiana Pottery Tour. In our interview we talk about the process of founding a nonprofit, ceramics in the Michiana region, and fundraising for new organizations. For more information visit www.indianaclay.org.

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 Dirk Staschke. His recent work draws from Dutch Vanitas paintings, often incorporating ceramic frames that are portals into the inner world of the sculpture. In our interview we talk about exploring dark humor and beauty simultaneously, and having the patience for new ideas to solidify over time. To see examples of his work visit www.artdirk.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