The Creative Pulse podcast

Angela de Burger
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The Creative Pulse is a podcast about people and their creative passions. On each episode host Angela de Burger connects with people who are fired up about expressing themselves by imagining, experimenting and creating. You’ll hear from inspiring creators who’ll give you lots of ideas about how you can explore your creativity too. 

  1. MAR 25

    Ep 143: Jessie James - Tufted Rug Maker at Studio Tuft

    Jessie James is the founder, maker and designer of Studio Tuft, where she hand tufts rugs. Taking cues from mid-century design, she designs free-form, colourful patterns that become three-dimensional, functional pieces of textile art. Jessie uses specially chosen yarn for each of her pieces, rescuing deadstock to ensure it won’t be wasted. Each of her rugs is handmade and hand finished, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces of tufted art. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Jessie about how she dove into the world of rug tufting, why she loves creating functional art, and how she incorporates sustainability practices into her work. Say hi to Jessie:   Website - studiotuft.com   Instagram - @studiotuft   YouTube - @studiotuft ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: @creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    36 min

  2. MAR 11

    Ep 142: Heidi Pitre - Library Card Art Project, Painter and Illustrator

    Heidi Pitre is an illustrator and painter who says she’s here to tell you a story, but only part of it. She likes to leave a viewer hanging at the precise moment something extraordinary is about to happen so they can complete the story with their own ideas. Heidi grew up in New Orleans and says her paintings examine the South and its people in all their peculiar wonder. Heidi’s series, A Permanent Record, has her illustrating library book checkout cards that are no longer being used by libraries. They are tangible links to the past that instantly connect you to a story, to people and to a place. She’s won multiple awards for her work, has been an artist-in-residence several times, and has shown her work in solo and group art exhibitions. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Heidi about her library checkout card art project, how she roots the subjects of her paintings so strongly in place and culture, and how art residencies have fueled her creative growth. Say hi to Heidi:   Website - heidipitre.com   Instagram - @heidipitreart and @apermanentrecord   Facebook - /HeidiPitreArt ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: @creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    42 min

  3. FEB 25

    Ep 141: Adam McNamara - Nature-Inspired Wood Sculptor

    Adam McNamara is a self-taught wood sculptor who's known for his innovative approach to wood carving, drawing inspiration from the natural world and modern design elements. He is able to create realistic detail in his pieces, accurately reflecting local ecosystems and the hidden treasures found within them. Adam was inspired to explore wood carving only a few years ago, when a neighbour gifted him a piece of wood. He pushes boundaries in his creative journey, with each art piece serving as an opportunity to discover new techniques and practices that contribute to the evolution of his wood art. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Adam about what sparked his creative passion for wood sculpting, how nature provides continual inspiration, the collaboration he’s working on with fellow artist and friend of the podcast Phillip Bailey (hear from him on episode #77), and his commitment to sustainability in his work. Say hi to Adam:   Website: admack.ca   Instagram: @adammackwoodart   TikTok: @adammackwoodart   Facebook: /acadianmushrooms ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: @creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    43 min

  4. FEB 11

    Ep 140: Adelynn Torchia - Hand-Drawn Stop Motion Animations

    Adelynn Torchia creates hand-drawn stop motion animations that surprise and delight, not only because of how fantastic they are, but because of how she makes them. She has developed her own method for using a single page to draw, erase and re-draw the many, many stages of movement required to make an entertaining stop motion animation. In addition to making her own artworks, she’s also an art teacher, teaching people new ways of finding and expressing their thoughts and ideas using their own creativity. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Adelynn about how she developed the skills needed for her signature style, her creative process when making a new stop motion animation, the global community she’s building online, and how teaching art to others impacts her own creativity. Say hi to Adelynn:   Instagram - @adelynnroseart   TikTok - @adelynnrose19   YouTube - @adelynnroseart Show mentions:   Adelynn’s popular behind the scenes video: Instagram  TikTok ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: @creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    45 min

  5. JAN 28

    Ep 139: Beck Rivera - Book Folding

    Beck Rivera makes folded book art, folding paper in such a precise way that an image emerges from within a book’s pages. Each book is hand made and completely unique. He’s created books that showcase images such as the Mona Lisa, William Shakespeare, a night sky over mountains, a bee, a whale, a tennis racquet and ball, chess pieces, a sailboat, and more. He also makes custom designs, patterns, tutorials and does demonstrations related to the art.  On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Beck about what intrigued him about the world of book folding, the balance of technical and creative skills he uses, and how he develops the design for each folded book he makes.   Say hi to Beck:   Website: becksbooks.co   Instagram - @becks.books   TikTok - @becksbooks ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: @creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    35 min

  6. JAN 14

    Ep 138: Hannah Austin - Kinusaiga and Fabric Collage Embroidery Artist

    Hannah Austin is a kinusaiga and fabric collage embroidery artist who specializes in landscapes. She finds inspiration in nature and she stitches to feel a connection with her ancestors and her community. Hannah developed her skills in hand sewing and embroidery through her grandmother, who was an avid maker herself. Kinusaiga is a Japanese art form, founded and created by Setsu Maeno, that uses pieces of scrap fabric to create collage-style images. Hannah recently made a kinusaiga mini quilt to honour her grandmother’s memory, based on the design of a full-size quilt her grandmother made for her. That project was a major hit on her social media channels, inspiring others to make their own projects in honour of loved ones. Hannah is an active member of the fibre arts community and shares her love of making fibre art through workshops as well as by teaching classes at the University of Oregon's Craft Center. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Hannah about why fibre arts are so close to her heart, how nature and sustainability are areas of focus in her work, the way she developed her kinusaiga skills, and how teaching fuels even more creativity in her life. Say hi to Hannah:   Website: needleorthread.com   Instagram: @needle_or_thread   TikTok: @needle_or_thread   Facebook: /needleorthread   Threads: @needle_or_thread   YouTube: @needle_or_thread Show mentions and the people who inspire Hannah:     - Kinusaiga mini quilt in honour of Grandma Marlys - Instagram reel     - Setsu Maeno - @kinusaiga (Instagram)      - Hayley Williams - @yelyahwilliams (Instagram)      - Vika Prokofjeva - @vikasspace (Instagram)  ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: @creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    1h 6m

  7. 2025-12-31

    2025 Wrapped and Ready for 2026

    Hello friends! I’m your host Angela de Burger, and today I want to take the opportunity to look back on a great year of creativity-filled conversations as well as look forward to a new year of creative exploration. I also want to ask you the question I pose to guests on every episode: What are your tips for starting up, or keeping up, the creative energy in your life? To share a tip, you can: record a short voicemail from your phone or computer at speakpipe.com/CreativePulseor you can send me a message or tag me in a post on Instagram @creativepulsepodcast I’ll share your tips on future episodes of the podcast and on social media so that your ideas can help other people who are looking for some creative inspiration. Thank you for being here in 2025! I can’t wait to bring you even more conversations with incredible, creative people in 2026. ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    4 min

  8. 2025-12-17

    Ep 137: Lara Kluczynski - Whimsical, Wearable Hat Sculptures

    Lara Kluczynski is a self-taught multimedia artist who hand sculpts whimsical, wearable hats and headpieces that blend fashion and sculpture. She combines decorative frieze-style elements with fantastical animals, balancing tradition and kitsch in her creations. Lara explores innovative materials and techniques in her pieces, probing the boundaries between different art forms. Her style is theatrical, surreal and playful, with hints of antiquity and comedy sprinkled throughout. Lara’s work is currently featured in an online group exhibition at the Poetic Tiger Gallery entitled “Fables of Time” and in March 2026 she will have a solo show at that same gallery. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Lara about how she brings her creative visions to life, how her style has developed over time, and where she finds inspiration for her designs. Say hi to Lara:   Website - craftglamour.com   Instagram - @craft.glamour   TikTok - @craftglamour   Poetic Tiger Gallery - Fables of Time group exhibition ---- Creative Pulse Podcast socials:   Instagram: creativepulsepodcast Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

    43 min
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The Creative Pulse is a podcast about people and their creative passions. On each episode host Angela de Burger connects with people who are fired up about expressing themselves by imagining, experimenting and creating. You’ll hear from inspiring creators who’ll give you lots of ideas about how you can explore your creativity too. 

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  • Creator
    Angela de Burger
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Creative Pulse podcast
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