The Potters Cast

Paul Blais
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The Potters Cast

Pottery

  1. 19 NOV

    Say Yes First | Morgan Peck | Episode 1081

    Morgan Peck is a ceramicist living in Los Angeles. Morgan's namesake ceramic company, started in 2011, includes mirrors, lamps, sculptures, and vases all made in her backyard studio. Peck’s work continues in the footsteps of the studio potters that preceded her and she makes note of numerous styles, hinting at the Memphis Group, the Bauhaus, and Art Deco. Sometimes reproducing the forms of Venetian glass and the splotchy surfaces of 19th century spongeware, she moves through these references with a modest, considered, and decidedly modern touch. https://ThePottersCast.com/1081

    54 min

  2. 14 NOV

    Talking About A Tour | Clark County Open Studios | Episode 1080

    Clark County Open Studios is a juried show that takes place throughout Clark County in Southwest Washington. Each year 50 artist are chosen to participate along with 3 emerging artists. This year my wife, Jennifer and I were accepted into the show along with a number of other ceramic artists. Jennifer and I hosted an "after party" with a few of the other ceramic artists to talk about the event.  https://ThePottersCast.com/1080

    1 hr

  3. 12 NOV

    Stories From The Storm | Melissa Weiss | Episode 1079

    Today we are talking with Melissa Weiss. She has been on The Potters Cast twice before- Melissa's second appearance was in episode 624 in which we talked about her book she had just released, and  her first was in episode 183 where we got to hear her story of setting up a community studio. In today's episode we now hear her story of going through the hurricane, Helene through which she lost her studio. In the picture below you will see a photo from her Instagram feed  where you can see the roof of her studio circled in red and the waters completely engulfing the building. https://ThePottersCast.com/1079

    56 min

  4. 7 NOV

    Stories From The Storm | Michael Sherrill | Episode 1078

    Hurricane Helene was devastating for so many people. Many potters were hit very hard with the storm. Mudtools, founded by Michael Sherrill, was hit so hard that their building was swept away as the waters rose. In todays episode, Michael tells his story of the storm. https://ThePottersCast.com/1078

    44 min

  5. 5 NOV

    An Artist in Toronto | Tamara Solem Alissa | Episode 1077

    Tamara “Solem” Al-Issa is a Syrian/Filipina Toronto-based sculptural artist with a focus on conveying preservation of time. Solem’s work pulls from memories of the architecture and practices within SWANA and Southeast Asia through exploring familiar shapes, colours and textures from these regions.  The Deep Blue series presents hand-built traditional shapes in a custom mixed cobalt blue which is a colour that evokes a familiar sense of nostalgia and wistfulness. In the SWANA region, the colour blue (particularly turquoise) is known to have mystical and protective qualities. http://ThePottersCast.com/1077

    37 min
  6. Happy Monsters | Karen Dance | Episode 1076

    31 OCT

    Happy Monsters | Karen Dance | Episode 1076

    Peacefully working from her home studio on Vancouver Island, Karen Dance pursues her desire to create out-of-the-ordinary pottery pieces. Karen is inspired by the human form, natural movement, expressive features, and all the wonders found in nature. With over 35 years as an artist in many mediums, it was the melding of Karen's education at CMU Creature design and prosthetics along with Ceramics training at Sheridan college that led her on this path of exploration. http://ThePottersCast.com/1076

    41 min

  7. 29 OCT

    Halloween Week Special | Michael Bridges | Episode 1075

    Michael Bridges is a potter living in Chicago, Illinois. Michael is a hand builder that identifies as a wheel thrower. Skulls, jack-o-lanterns, and spookiness are right at home in Michael's work. http://ThePottersCast.com/1075

    55 min

  8. 24 OCT

    A Forth Attempt | Dennis Blatchley | Episode 1074

    Dennis Blatchley is a ceramic artist living and making in Cornwall, United Kingdom. Dennis makes a wide range of slipcast terracotta tableware with a distinct matt finish. Dennis' work comes in a choice of colours, that can be ‘mixed and matched’ to create a variety of exciting colour combinations. http://ThePottersCast.com/1074

    59 min
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  • Creator
    Paul Blais
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    1.1K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright by Paul Blais

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