Ama and I talk all about how she strikes something akin to a balance between her studio practice, teaching classes for kids and adults here in Chico, and raising a family between Chico and Sacramento, and especially how so much of it all started in just the last few years and has become the thriving business it is today! It was awesome to get her insights on figuring out how to do your best work, and what brings her joy in life, as well as get into some of the exciting things she has on the horizon to share with us.

Learn more about Ama and her classes at amaposey.com, follow her studio practice on Instagram @amaposeystudios, her classes at @happyartfamily, and her illustrations at @amaposeyillustrates and get her books on Amazon!

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Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

Musician Kirk Williams and I chat about the highs and lows that most creatives in today's world face, such as the balancing act between finding the time to write, to enjoying the freedom to experiment while working and living in Chico! It was great to hear from a born and raised Chico musician on how much things have changed in the best way for new artists to be able to join the scene and keep music in Chico thriving.

Definitely check out his solo project, Lish Bills, on Instagram @lishbills or online at lishbills.com, and don't miss his full-length album "All Love and No Heart" coming out on May 3: https://lishbills.bandcamp.com/album/all-love-and-no-heart

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Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

I had a really an enlightening & fascinating conversation with Dragonboy, a Chico art scene icon! In this episode, you'll hear about his history with Chico and his artistic and spiritual path. Dragonboy is always good for some esoteric/metaphysical talk, and our conversation is a great inspiration to tune in, get outside, look at things from a new perspective, and put your creativity to work 🙌

Check out his assemblage work at the 1078 Gallery through March 25, 2024, in his collaborative show with another local artist, Mr. Black, called "ZUO BAU_tv Journey to the East Within" is a fantastic collaboration between these two incredible artists... Definitely worth a visit (get a free tv!) and a cuppa delicious coffee from Rylan & Elaine at Equilateral!

You can follow Dragonboy on Instagram at @dragonboy56.

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Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

Ross Weigel, local printmaker and market scene frequenter, and I discuss everything we love about Chico, the story of why he got into printmaking and why he loves it so much, how becoming a father has evolved his art, and so much more. Join us on this inspiring and honest talk about making art in Chico and what it means to be part of this creative community!

You can find Ross on Instagram at @RossPMW. Follow along to see where he'll be marketing next so you can pick up your favorite of his hand pulled prints!

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Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠.

Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

It was SO much fun to chat with the four members of Furlough Fridays! The band is comprised of two married couples: Minnie Mental (lead vocals) and JP (drums) and Meagatron (bass and backing vocals) and Adam (guitar). 💚 The four of them have so much chemistry and so many good vibes. We talked all about the way the band formed and how they're still going strong! So much love for Chico and the joy of creativity in this episode - enjoy!

Follow Furlough Fridays, get their new album "Whimsical Sweatshirts," and find out where you can see them play next at ⁠@furloughfridays on Instagram or at https://www.ffyeah.com/.

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Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠.

Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

In this episode, Maevyn tells all! She shares her whole story about the major health event that launched her art career, and it gives so much context to the kind of work she creates. If you've been to the Bizarre Bazaar or to the Chico Art Center during Open Studios season in the last couple of years, without a doubt you've noticed her creepy-cool art that gives dead things new life!

Her story is fascinating and her work is so rich with meaning and craft, and her outlook on having a rare disease that should have killed her is so inspiring. Take a listen and let us know what you think 💚

Follow Maevyn at ⁠@putris.immoderata⁠ on Instagram.

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Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠.

Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

In this episode, Michael and I talk about all the things that fascinate him (the list is long!) and the secret to his approach to improving on any/all of his skills (hint: do what interests you!!). His approach to his craft can be adopted by anyone for an infinitely more interesting and exciting life. I loved listening to him tell his stories about how his processes have changed and how he's embracing the phase of life he's in, and I know you will too!

Follow Michael at @bone_maker on Instagram.

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Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such.

Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

In this special year-end bonus episode, I interview... myself! Well, sort of. COVID and the holidays got the better of me and we did not get any new episodes with guests scheduled or recorded, so instead I found a quiet moment to let you get to know a little more about your host, me, Ciara Barsotti. I hope you enjoy this little musing episode and that it gives you some pleasant company wherever you are.

Learn more about me @ciarabarsotti on Instagram or at www.ciarabarsotti.com!

Stay tuned for new episodes in the new year, and become a show supporter to help me make more and better episodes! Thanks so much for all of your support during our first year on the air 💚

You can catch episodes of the podcast on Maker Radio at 94.5 FM in Chico!

In this episode, I interview local musician Cody "Kat" Johns, who is a local music teacher, punk rock drummer, guitarist and singer-songwriter, among many other things! We dive deep into how events in her life have shaped her music, and how the community she has found through music has, in turn, shaped her life. Such a great conversation that I can't wait for you to hear!

Follow Kat at @kat.johns.music on Instagram or learn more about her at https://katjohnsmusic.com/. You can join Kat at her community Open Mic at the Chico Taproom every Tuesday night - sign ups start at 6pm. And keep an ear out for her new album releasing in Spring of 2024!

The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a founding supporter of the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!!

Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such.

Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

In Episode 8, I interview Christian Laney-Clark, the designer and artist behind Therros Western, a brand new art-forward handmade Western shirt brand! We talk about how he ended up sewing and the story behind his latest series, "A Westerly Direction," which you can find at the 1078 Gallery this December!

Follow Christian at @therroswestern and catch him at the artist reception at 1078 on December 1 from 6-8 pm.

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