The Clay Place Podcast

 In the final episode of the series, we sit down with Jonathan Jolley better known as The Jolly Potter. Jonathan shares the life-changing moment that unexpectedly led him to clay, and how getting his hands dirty helped reshape his future. That turning point set him on a path all the way to applying for The Great Pottery Throwdown. In this episode, Jonathan reflects on his journey, the challenges along the way, and how pottery didn’t just become a craft, but a catalyst for an entirely new direction in life. 

 In this episode, we hear from Sophie Wootton, known from The Great Pottery Throwdown. Sophie shares how she made the leap from university straight into becoming a full-time potter, and how her passion for social media has helped her build a vibrant, global community of fans and fellow makers. She talks about the challenges and rewards of turning her creative passion into a career, and the joy she finds in sharing her journey online.
I hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation! 

 In this episode, we hear from Hannah, a Scottish-born artist now living in Australia. She shares how a simple evening pottery class sparked an unexpected passion that quickly turned into a lifelong love of clay. Hannah also talks about how social media has played a major role in her pottery journey helping her connect with a global community, share her work, and grow as an artist. 

 In this episode, we hear from Louise Bell, an artist from East Sussex. After feeling disheartened about her creativity as a child, Louise decided to give clay a try in adulthood and the journey that followed would change her life. She shares how clay has been pivotal in rediscovering her creativity and offers some wonderful tips and insights along the way. 

 On this podcast episode, we talk to a true pioneer in her field, offering a fresh perspective on clay specifically, clay therapy. We all know clay is something special (or you probably wouldn’t be listening to this podcast!), but Lynne takes us even deeper. She shares how she first discovered clay and how it transformed her life’s path, leading her to study and advocate for clay therapy. Lynne is a passionate champion of the wellbeing benefits of clay, and I hope this episode inspires you to see clay in a whole new way. 

For this episode I talk to Emily Stubbs, a York based artist who has always had an intuitive way with clay. We learn how that intuition has developed and changed over time. I hope you enjoy. 

This podcast sees me talking to the lovely Jolene creator of River Ceramics. Living in the Margaret River region of Western Australia her earthy tones and natural shaped ceramics speak for themselves. I hope you enjoy hearing a wonderful journey from another part of the world. 

For this episode I interview the lovely Jo from Brimble Studio. From her illustration and business past working for some huge companies, she decided to roll all her skills into one and start a pottery business. She has some great insights and tells us how she has grown her little business. 

In this episode we meet Emma owner and founder of Silver Spot ceramics. Emma tells us about how she stumbled into ceramics after a wake up call and a dabble with silver clay. This episode should give you a good dose of confidence and inspiration to just give things a go. Hope you enjoy. 

In this podcast we hear from the lovely Emily Rowley, a north of England potter who takes us through her journey to becoming a full time potter. Finding her style in nostalgia and memories gone by. Emily's work is stunning and I am sure you will love listening to story.