Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast

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Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast features weekly interviews with ceramic artists from around the world. Host Ben Carter talks with potters, sculptors, and designers about their creative practice. www.talesofaredclayrambler.com

12/19/2024

Brian Nettles on recovering from Hurricane Katrina

Brian Nettles is a potter and educator based in Pass Christian, MS, an area that was hit hard by a 35-foot storm surge during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. We start our interview talking about the history of ceramics in southern Mississippi and the influence of bayous and cypress swamps on his aesthetic. The second part of the interview focuses on his experience rebuilding his home and studio after Katrina, as well as tips for navigating recovery resources after a natural disaster. In addition to his own studio, he was the Studio Director of Ceramics at the Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, MS from 1997-2005. www.nettlespottery.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com Archie Bray Residencies www.archiebray.org

53 min
12/10/2024

Sarah Wells Rolland on recovering from Hurricane Helene

Sarah Wells Rolland founded the Village Potters in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC in 2011. The art center housed a community of seven resident potters, as well as dozens of students through their classes and mentorship program. In late September Hurricane Helene turned the French Broad into a raging river that destroyed the Village Potters. In our interview we talk about the history of the art center and their ongoing recovery from catastrophic flooding. You can support The Village Potters recovery efforts on GoFundMe and find out more at www.thevillagepotters.com. Many thanks to the folks that supported my holiday sale this year. I’m happy to offer listeners free shipping on all pots up until December 16th. To receive this special offer, use the offer code PODCAST at checkout. This offer is good for the listeners in the continental United States. You can shop now at www.carterpottery.com. Happy Holidays! Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com Archie Bray Residencies www.archiebray.org

46 min
12/04/2024

nicole gugliotti on saving for retirement

nicole gugliotti joins me on the show today to talk about her path to financial literacy and methods she uses to save for retirement. In our interview we talk about budgeting basics, types of retirement accounts, and the value of having short terms goals to help stay motivated. We also talk about her art practice and living in the Pacific Northwest. https://nicolegugliotticraft.com My annual holiday sale is now live with over fifty new pots. They make great gifts for your loved ones for the holidays and I’m happy to offer listeners free shipping. To receive this special offer, make a purchase before December 16th at www.carterpottery.com and use the offer code PODCAST at checkout. This offer is good for the listeners in the continental United States. You can shop now at www.carterpottery.com. Happy Holidays! Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com Archie Bray Residencies www.archiebray.org

53 min
11/27/2024

Michelle Im on the versatility of tin glaze

Michelle Im uses low-fire tin glaze to make both vibrant patterned pottery and figurative sculpture. In our interview we talk about her approach and technique for majolica, developing her RatxChicks brand, and her portrayal of familial identity in her sculptural work. You can read more about Michelle in my book The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors or visit www.ratxchicks.club. My annual holiday sale is now live with over fifty new pots. They make great gifts for your loved ones for the holidays and I’m happy to offer listeners free shipping. To receive this special offer, make a purchase before December 16th at www.carterpottery.com and use the offer code PODCAST at checkout. This offer is good for the listeners in the continental United States. You can shop now at www.carterpottery.com. Happy Holidays! Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com Archie Bray Residencies www.archiebray.org

50 min
11/19/2024

Greg Daly on painting with flame to create reduced lusters

Greg Daly is a master of the luster genre using a reduction kiln to create rich surfaces that depict the Australian landscape. In our interview we talk about how subtle differences in reduction affect luster surfaces, teaching as an act of problem solving, and why collecting other artists work has been important to his development. Greg has had over 100 solo exhibitions, so we also discuss staying motivated over a 50-year career. You can read more about Greg’s work in my book The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors. A big thank you to him for writing about his process and for freely sharing his research. The book is now available where fine books are sold. My annual holiday sale is now live with over fifty new pots. They make great gifts for your loved ones for the holidays and I’m happy to offer listeners free shipping. To receive this special offer, make a purchase before December 16th at www.carterpottery.com and use the offer code PODCAST at checkout. This offer is good for the listeners in the continental United States. You can shop now at www.carterpottery.com. Happy Holidays! Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com Archie Bray Residencies www.archiebray.org

57 min
11/12/2024

Sunshine Cobb on the Archie Bray Residency

Sunshine Cobb returns to talk about her new role as resident coordinator at the Archie Bray Foundation. In the interview we talk about how shifts in a residency structure can create equity and opportunity, as well as how residents find financial stability as the cost of living is increasing post-COVID. This year’s Bray residency application deadline is December 19th. Check out www.archiebray.org/residencies for more information on how to apply. My annual holiday sale is now live with over fifty new pots. They make great gifts for your loved ones for the holidays and I’m happy to offer listeners free shipping. To receive this special offer, make a purchase before December 16th at www.carterpottery.com and use the offer code PODCAST at checkout. This offer is good for the listeners in the continental United States. You can shop now at www.carterpottery.com. Happy Holidays! Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com Archie Bray Residencies www.archiebray.org

56 min
11/04/2024

Priscilla Dobler Dzul and Corinna Cowles

Priscilla Dobler Dzul and Corinna Cowles were both residents at the Archie Bray Foundation this summer. In our interview we talk about their current bodies of work and their experience at the Bray. Corinna Cowles is based in Philadelphia, PA and Priscilla Dobler Dzul splits time between Washington state and Mexico. This year’s Bray residency application deadline is December 19th. Check out www.archiebray.org/residencies for more information on how to apply. I would like to highlight a few friends of the podcast that need help recovering from Hurricane Helene. The Village Potters were hit hard with flooding and are raising money to help them rebuild. Please donate to the Go Fund Me linked above to help the artists relocate. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com Archie Bray Residencies www.archiebray.org

46 min
10/22/2024

Bill Wilkey on his soda-fired geometric forms

Bill Wilkey fires his geometric forms in a soda atmosphere that exposes and softens their textured edges. In this week’s interview we talk about his mind-blowing experience visiting Brunelesschi’s Dome, the impact his Archie Bray residency had on his career, and starting a life in Helena, MT with his family. www.wilkeyarts.com. This interview is the first in a series featuring former Bray residents. This year’s Bray residency application deadline is December 19th. Check out www.archiebray.org/residencies for more information on how to apply. I would like to highlight a few friends of the podcast that need help recovering from Hurricane Helene. Cassie Butcher, Maria Andrade Troya, and the other artists of Curve Studios were hit hard with flooding up to the second story of their building. The studio isn’t able to reopen, but please support the Go Fund Me linked above to help the artists relocate. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com Archie Bray Residencies www.archiebray.org

56 min

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Sunshine is doing great things at The Bray!

11/16/2024

Lady in Clay

As a colleague of hers, I admire Sunshine’s dedication to making a Bray residency the best it can be.
Consistently excellent

02/11/2024

Firecooked

Ben does such an interesting interview with so many high caliber artists!
The best!

02/02/2024

aprilgrateful

Ben Carter is a pottery hero! This podcast is epic and Ben is such a great interviewer! What a treasure of info and interviews!
Tried and true

01/17/2024

StephS2929

Long time listener for a reason. Ben never disappoints with a genuine interview style which shows care and curiosity for those he’s speaking with. An excellent resource for my students and my own practice. Keep up the amazing work!

Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast features weekly interviews with ceramic artists from around the world. Host Ben Carter talks with potters, sculptors, and designers about their creative practice. www.talesofaredclayrambler.com