The Practical Creative

By The Practical Creative

In-depth conversations with people who are actively making and doing creative work.... more

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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

The Practical Creative episodes:

April 23, 2018Jo Barker - Contemporary Tapestry Artist
Jo produces absolutely stunning work that just sings with colour and movement, capturing a fascinating process that combines intuitive gestures, digital editing, and labour-intensive weaving.

In this episode we get stuck into her process and discuss:
sources of inspiration
generating and exploring ideas

working with visual stimuli

the importance of selection in order to keep moving forward

We also have a frank conversation about why she isn’t a business that I found refreshing and inspiring. There’s loads of fascinating insight in this episode, so tune your ears!

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57min
April 23, 2018Kate Holland - Contemporary Bookbinding
Kate designs and hand builds exquisite book bindings where she can express her own interpretation of the contents. We cover a lot here, including:
the scope for commentary and self-expression in book binding
eclectic sources of imagery and inspiration

her thoughts on creativity

customising tools

and loads more

I learned so much in this episode, and I’m sure that when you’ve finished, you will never look at a book – or it’s cover – the same again.

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1h 1min
April 23, 2018Keith Brymer Jones - Potter and Entrepreneur
Keith is a potter, entrepreneur, and appeared as a host and judge on the BBC’s Great Pottery Throwdown. In this conversation, we talk about:
how the discipline Keith learned as a production potter helps to drive his work today
how he balances running a business with being creative

how the business informs his creative work

taking creative risks

the importance of identifying your strengths and weakness

asking for help

This was an eye-opening conversation and a fantastic opportunity to speak with Keith about some of the elements that have come together to make him one of the best known potters in the UK.

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42min
April 22, 2018 Potter and Entrepreneur Keith Brymer Jones on creativity, business, and the keys to his success in both
Keith is a potter, entrepreneur, and appeared as a host and judge on the BBC’s Great Pottery Throwdown. In this conversation, we talk about:
how the discipline Keith learned as a production potter helps to drive his work today
how he balances running a business with being creative
how the business informs his creative work
taking creative risks
the importance of identifying your strengths and weakness
asking for help
This was an eye-opening conversation and a fantastic opportunity to speak with Keith about some of the elements that have come together to make him one of the best known potters in the UK.
Visit the website at: thepracticalcreative.life
...more
42min
April 22, 2018 Contemporary Bookbinder Kate Holland on craft, design, and unusual sources of inspiration
Kate designs and hand builds exquisite book bindings where she can express her own interpretation of the contents. We cover a lot here, including:
the scope for commentary and self-expression in book binding
eclectic sources of imagery and inspiration
her thoughts on creativity
customising tools
and loads more
I learned so much in this episode, and I’m sure that when you’ve finished, you will never look at a book – or it’s cover – the same again.
Visit the website at: thepracticalcreative.life
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1h 1min
April 22, 2018 Contemporary Tapestry Artist Jo Barker on inspiration, developing ideas, and her idiosyncratic process
Jo produces absolutely stunning work that just sings with colour and movement, capturing a fascinating process that combines intuitive gestures, digital editing, and labour-intensive weaving.
In this episode we get stuck into her process and discuss:
sources of inspiration
generating and exploring ideas
working with visual stimuli
the importance of selection in order to keep moving forward
We also have a frank conversation about why she isn’t a business that I found refreshing and inspiring. There’s loads of fascinating insight in this episode, so tune your ears!
Visit the website at: thepracticalcreative.life
...more
57min
April 20, 2018 The Practical Creative Podcast Trailer
Here's a quick preview of what's to come in this series of The Practical Creative Podcast.
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4min
April 20, 2018 Kinetic sculptureartist Arthur Ganson on communicating through art, taking feedback, and intentionality
I first came across Arthur’s work almost two decades ago when I was a student in Boston. I don’t know what led me to that gallery on that day, but I do know that the work I saw has remained vivid in my memory ever since.
Arthur manages to combine so many elements that I find deeply satisfying; interactivity, narrative, humour, ingenuity and sometimes even found objects. But he takes it a step further – each piece lends itself to layers of contemplation, hinting at philosophical or existential questions about human existence; a search for meaning, the joy of the physical, and endless struggle.
In this episode, we talk about:
having a clear intention in making
refining your ability to communicate through your work
giving and receiving feedback
avoiding self-consciousness
the importance of challenging habits and assumptions

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1h 46min
April 20, 2018 Glass artist Matt Durran on curiousity, collaboration, and the importance of communication
Matt is an glass artist, innovator and curator creating work that explores ideas. He has created a working practice based on ‘itchy feet’ wherein he develops opportunities to further his knowledge of glass and all its permutations by collaborating far and wide.
In this episode we talk about the numerous benefits of working outside of the crafts or arts environment, including how it challenges him to learn more about his materials and processes, increases the value of his knowledge, and feeds back into his studio practice.
Matt’s approach is as refreshing as it is inspiring, and offers a completely different take on a career in crafts that moves beyond a gallery-oriented practice.
Other topics we cover:
the often overlooked value of craft knowledge
the benefits and challenges of collaborating with industry
the importance of developing multiple strands of work
allowing ideas to dictate process, materials and methods
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April 20, 2018 Irish basketry artist Joe Hogan talks about working slowly, authenticity, and finding inspiration in nature
Joe is a basket maker in Ireland whose work spans both traditional craft and contemporary sculpture. Working with willow he grows himself, Joe creates stunning work using the skills he developed whilst researching traditional forms. Joe has managed to build a life, and develop a distinctive form of expression, that are without compromise. In this episode, we get into:
making money with baskets
the benefits of developing work gradually
the importance of authenticity over labels such as “traditional” or “contemporary”
the tremendous creative benefits of time spent in nature
I found my conversation with Joe to be both inspiring and grounding, and I encourage you to give it a listen!
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59min

FAQs about The Practical Creative:

How many episodes does The Practical Creative have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.