The Potscast

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.

If you can think of anyone who may be interested in being a sponsor, feel free to share 😁

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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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In this episode, I give you the background thinking behind the launch of

KeramikSLU Tropical Vacations

I also disclose how the Choiseul Experiences concept came around. I also spontaneously (inadvertently?) come up with my slogan…

Head here for the Studio Activities page

Head here for the Tropical Experiences for Adventurous Souls page

Head here for the Butterfly Villa Apartment.

Head here for the Choiseul vs The North video series

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Nic Torres, who has his own pottery podcast - link below - talks us through how he fell into pottery.

Find out how welding became the road untravelled and how his perception of his skills led plus a baseball accident, led to a pottery obsession.

He talks us through his mission to help other potters find their own distinct voice.

Click here to find Nic’s Podcast - Shaping your Pottery

To find more from Nic, click here

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NOTE: We had some technical issues with connection, so please forgive the sound quality and slightly harsh edits 😳

To say I was excited was an understatement, if you’re on a crusade to get people to start making their own glazes, of course you talk to the fabulous John Britt.

Would it surprise you to know that the King of Glazes didn’t particularly like glazing at the beginning? I bet you will be surprised when you find out what his first pottery dream was. 😁

If you’ve forgotten what it takes to get good at this pottery lark, John explains the only sure way of perfecting the art.

For those of you who asked questions on Facebook, listen out for the answers at the end 😁

Find John’s online glazing course here

Get THE books on glazing HERE

More info on Penland School of Craft here

Click here for Call Us Temily

Find your glaze recipes at Glazy.org

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