This week on The Potscast, I’m not interviewing another Potter. I’m interviewing a friend turned customer, who was instrumental in helping me define what I wanted from my business.

I’m always talking about how each piece has a story and how the story can turn ‘a browser’ into ‘a customer’. Dori and I discuss the stories of the creation of our favourite, and least favourite unicorns, sorry pieces… 😁

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Week A begins on Monday 10th (tomorrow)

Following on from last week’s Nature episode, this week I’m up to my elbows in mud 😁

My potter brain started something and a series was born. This is how it started. The link to the full series is below. (Mud to Clay 5 & 6 show the differences in drying)

Funny what comes to you when you press record 😁

In this episode, I talk about how nature and more specifically Saint Lucia has changed my approach to work.

If you want to watch my Mud to Clay series, it is still ongoing… Button below

Head to the archive to hear the Tim See/Emily B episodes

Or to go direct to their pages, click:

here for Tim See and head here for Emily Burkhalter

I talk about the view from my artspace, have a look:

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It’s been at the back of my mind for a while, I think it’s time to announce it. If I announce it, there’s no turning back, so I’m putting the final touches on the overall look and composing theme tunes and I’ll be launching soon.

The Potscast will continue to post new episodes every Saturday. My new podcasts will come out on a different day, but more info later…

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If you’re hearing the podcast, it means that I was finally able to navigate the no power, no wifi, fluctuating mobile data, post-hurricane situation. Phew. It was touch and go for a while 😁

As always, I apologise for the ambient sounds, this podcast was recorded at the beach, and on the balcony (long story…)

In this episode, I put my management consultant head on and explain how I would suggest going about pricing your work. I also include some personal opinions so gird your loins 🤣 Don’t worry, the #Potterybird, Lola, was angry with me throughout, so ‘she got you covered’ 😁

I promised that I’d post links to my earlier podcast where I’m freaking out about my first ‘winter sale’, so here it is:

Sell, Sell, Sell?

And this is the episode where I reflect on the whole ‘sales table’ experience

Reflections

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In my attempt to understand the what, how and more importantly why, of firing using wood, I gathered together the best wood firing minds for a lively discussion.

Tim See, Al Wayman and Yael Braha

Tim takes us through a typical wood firing, Yael surprises me with her take on what the hardest part of a firing is and Al continues his mission to deny the existence of the Kiln Gods.

Listen out for the dragon and also Yael’s knowing laughter as Tim explains his frustrations with a wood kiln.

If you want to experience the heat, watch this:

Tim’s Gallery of Wood Fire Wonder

Yael’s Supreme Selection of Scorched Timber Tales

Al’s Amazing Kiln & Canoe Work

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In this episode, I explore how nearly all of our senses are fully employed when we do our work. Sometimes, in pottery, it’s best to bypass our eyes altogether.

To illustrate this I explain and demonstrate ‘The Ding Test’ - see the video version after the call for sponsors video.

I also address listener (or is that watcher?) complaints from the last episode and as a result, I recorded a better, stand alone version of my Call for Sponsors

in case you fancy sharing, here is the new video.

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Welcome to my conversation with Al Wayman, as always technical issues abound, so thank you for your patience 🙌🏾

Al attempts not to mention his day job and takes us through his whole story, from realising that throwing is quicker than hand drawn illustrations to being the catalyst to unite two very different communities over pancakes.

He has a fascinating way of explaining the value of time and also divulges why he’s such a disappointment to his mother 😁

Head to his CREEK ROAD POTTERY Website here

Head to the CREEK ROAD POTTERY Instagram here

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Before chatting with Keith Brymer Jones, I asked members of the Pottery Studio and Caribbean Pottery Facebook groups, what they would ask Keith, if they had a chance. These are the questions I managed to fit in before he had to leave the call.

Of course he talks about his emotional response to pottery (😭) and if you’ve ever wondered about the origin story of ‘The Great Pottery Throwdown’, you’ll be very surprised…

Thank you very much to all those who asked questions, sorry I couldn’t ask them all, also sorry if I got any of your names wrong 😳.

Look out for more posts asking for questions for future episodes 😁

Adele Spoof video here

PS - Would love to hear from any Canadian and European Potters who want to share their stories. Email me here

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