Birds of Clay Podcast

Jane & Rora

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Two Regional Australian Ceramic Artists discussing all things clay. Deep dives into process, artist interviews and sharing the ups and downs of creating.Please reach out if you have any questions or ideas for Birds of Clay. You can get in contact with us birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @birdsofclay_podcast.Find us on InstagramRora @aurora_elwellJane @jane.orme.pottery

07/24/2025

Season 2 - Mentors, Teachers & Inspirations

In our final episode, we’re feeling all the things—grateful, exhausted, and still buzzing with excitement. We catch up on life, reflect on where we draw inspiration, and dive into the differences between mentors and teachers. Plus, we take a joyful look at Glenn Barkley’s Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms—not so much a review, more a celebration. Thanks for sticking with us this season. See you soon for more great chats! Here's links to some of the things we spoke about this episode: artisan Shifting Ground Sixty Moon Do Bang Goldmark Gallery Docos Foster a Potter The Journal Australian Ceramics Triennale Thanks everyone for your support. We're excited to be back soon with Season 3 later in 2025... ______________________________________________________________ Talk to us via email birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or DM @birdsofclay_podcast Find us on instagram Rora @aurora_elwell Jane @jane.orme.pottery

1h 1m
07/10/2025

Season 2 - Sarah Hotchin

Today we chat with our new friend and local maker Sarah Hotchin. Sarah is a true artist with creativity at her core. She is currently working as a graphic designer while also creating with clay. We speak to her about living in Istanbul where she learnt the skill of hand building and the importance of sharing a meal. She also speaks about being part of a studio in San Francisco and how it feels coming back to regional Queensland. A highlight is hearing about Sarah's practice of journaling - we are truly inspired! Sarah shares a creative life with her husband Joseph Bergado and they have just launched Hotchin Bergado with a collection of Sarah's ceramics called Tidal Whispers. These beautiful functional hand built pieces are brought to life with rich imagery and story inspired by Sarah's reflections in her journal. https://www.hotchinbergado.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hotchin_bergado/ ______________________________________________________________ Talk to us via email birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or DM @birdsofclay_podcast Find us on instagram Rora @aurora_elwell Jane @jane.orme.pottery

53 min
06/26/2025

Season 2- Kirsti Falconer

In this episode, we chat with Kirsti Falconer, a ceramic artist based on Yuggera country in the Lockyer Valley. Kirsti shares how her background in painting, gallery curation, teaching, and community organising informs her ceramic practice. We explore her creative evolution, the role of place and community in her work, and celebrate her recent First Class Honours and University Medal from the University of Southern Queensland. Tune in for a rich conversation on art, identity, and creative connection. You can get in touch with Kirsti on instagram @kirstifalconer As always we'd love to hear from you! Talk to us via email birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or DM @birdsofclay_podcast Find us on instagram Rora @aurora_elwell Jane @jane.orme.pottery

1h 5m
06/12/2025

Season 2 - Chat about copying, ownership and a book review

Rora and Jane catch up for a relaxed cuppa and chat. We discuss a few updates in our lives and delve into some recent discussions that piqued our interest that have been happening on Instagram. Jane also has just read Clay: A Human History by Jennifer Lucy Allen and shares some great stories from it. As always we'd love to hear from you! Talk to us via email birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or DM @birdsofclay_podcast Find us on instagram Rora @aurora_elwell Jane @jane.orme.pottery

55 min
05/29/2025

JAC x BoC SPECIAL - Live from Adelaide!

We have a special episode today – a live recording of the launch for Issue 641 of the The Journal of Australian Ceramics (JAC), Adelaide on Kaurna Land, 3 May 2025 (election day!). The afternoon launch event included a visit to the APY Studio Adelaide, including meeting some of the Blak Manta artists featured in JAC issue 641. Then we headed to Es Ceramics studio visit to see a throwing demonstration from Guy Ringwood. Next stop was The Wheaty for a panel discussion on the journal theme INDUSTRY & STORY with Alison Smiles, Dee Taylor-Graham, Guy Ringwood and Jo Crawford facilitated by JAC's editor Montessa Maack and Myself (Jane) and supported by WA's own Matt Russell. Introduced by the CEO of The Australian Ceramics Association (TACA) Diamando Koutsellis. APY Studio Adelaide @collectiveartcentre @apy_ac_collective & Alfred Lowe @aforalfie Es Ceramics Studio @es_ceramics_australia Guy Ringwood @ringwoodartsco Alison Smiles @alisonsmilesoften Dee Taylor-Graham @waldies.school Jo Crawford @unisa.art Montessa Maack @montessamaack Matt Russell @mattrussell7 Diamando Koutsellis @diamando The Wheatsheaf Hotel @thewheaty Just a heads up – the sound does get a bit better as it goes on. The Wheaty is a pub on a main road and on a flight path! ______________________________________________________________ Talk to us via email birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or DM @birdsofclay_podcast Find us on instagram Rora @aurora_elwell Jane @jane.orme.pottery

1h 22m
05/15/2025

Season 2 - Clairy Laurence

In this episode, we sit down with celebrated Brisbane-based ceramic artist Clairy Laurence, whose bold, expressive sculptures elicit dreams, fairytales, and the surreal. Known for her richly detailed figures and distinctive visual language, Clairy shares the story behind her artistic evolution—from early apprenticeship days to her full-time practice, and her deep roots in Brisbane’s creative community. We delve into her memories of Amfora Gallery, her role in the Field Trip space, and the development of her unmistakable style. Clairy also reflects on the joys and challenges of teaching, the shifting landscape of Australian ceramics, and the development of an artistic voice. Instagram: @clairylaurence & @fieldtrip.gallery https://www.clairylaurence.com/

53 min
05/01/2025

Season 2 - Laura Pascoe

We head down to Meanjin (Brisbane) to visit the amazing Laura Pascoe at Vacant Assembly, a hybrid arts working space in the vibrant and changing suburb of West End. Laura embraces a sensitive approach to her making, drawing on the Australian landscape. She also has a passion for holding space for others to create and exhibit. Our rich chat covers many topics including the intersection of architecture and clay, community, making, woodfiring and life as a creative. Laura Pascoe is a Meanjin (Brisbane)-based ceramic artist, interior designer, and art curator with a background in architecture. She blends creativity with community, using her expertise in interior design, art selection, and ceramics to foster collaboration and authenticity through her work and the gallery she co-founded, Vacant Assembly. https://www.laurapascoe.au/ https://www.instagram.com/la.pascoe/ ______________________________________________________________ Talk to us via email birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or DM @birdsofclay_podcast Find us on instagram Rora @aurora_elwell Jane @jane.orme.pottery

1h 6m
04/17/2025

Season 2 - Catch up & chat about teaching

Rora and Jane finally get the chance to sit down and catch up. The beginning of 2025 has been a little rocky and both of our lives seem to be dominated by lots of teaching. So teaching? What role does it play in our practice? What about balance? How do we teach? What do we teach and when do we teach? It's a rambling ride of a chat but hope you get something from it. If you have feedback, ideas or just feeling like sharing, please reach out. ______________________________________________________________ Talk to us via email birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or DM @birdsofclay_podcast Find us on instagram Rora @aurora_elwell Jane @jane.orme.pottery

1h 10m

Two Regional Australian Ceramic Artists discussing all things clay. Deep dives into process, artist interviews and sharing the ups and downs of creating.Please reach out if you have any questions or ideas for Birds of Clay. You can get in contact with us birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @birdsofclay_podcast.Find us on InstagramRora @aurora_elwellJane @jane.orme.pottery

Creator

Jane & Rora
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

30
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2025 Birds of Clay Podcast
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