Discovering your unique voice in pottery can be very difficult if you do it alone. That is why The Shaping Your Pottery podcast was made to help potters like yourself to help you find your voice, standout from the crowd, and help you enjoy making pottery
Mindfulness, Mentorship, And Finding Your Voice with Janna DeWan
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In this episode, Janna dives deep into her pottery journey and the significance of mindfulness in creating art. She discusses the importance of making a good pinch pot, shares her high school beginnings with art inspired by her artist mother, and her transition from music to pottery. Janna talks about the influence of the Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts and the pivotal role Naomi Clement's mentorship played in helping her discover her unique artistic voice. She elaborates on her creative process, emphasizing the importance of 'recording touch' and slowing down during creation. Janna also provides practical advice for potters to experiment, embrace play, and explore different forms to develop their style. Finally, she shares about her family-run business, Turning Art Studio, and how they integrate art and bodywork. You can check out her website at turningartsstudio.com [https://turningartsstudio.com/]
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00:00 Introduction and Pottery Philosophy 02:23 Journey into Pottery 03:28 Becoming an Art Teacher 05:57 Impact of Teaching on Pottery 07:09 Developing a Unique Pottery Style 09:21 Mentorship and Artistic Growth 14:09 Hand Building vs. Wheel Throwing 18:20 Decorating Techniques 21:30 Finding Your Artistic Voice 27:48 Final Thoughts and Advice
13 May 2025
Turning Pottery Into Leather with Sarah Gromek
In this episode, Nic Torres interviews Sarah Gromek, a talented potter and high school ceramics and art teacher who crafts pottery that looks like leather. Sarah shares her journey of gaining confidence in her work, her initial reluctance towards pottery, and how she embraced pottery through teaching. She also delves into her process for creating leather-themed mugs and discusses the importance of constant learning and exploration in developing her unique style. Additionally, Sarah highlights the supportive nature of the ceramics community and offers valuable advice for discovering one's unique voice in pottery. You can learn more about Sarah by checking out her instagram here https://www.instagram.com/sarahcatherineclay/
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00:00 Introduction to Leather-Like Pottery 01:05 Meet Sarah Gromek: The Leather Pottery Artist 01:58 Sarah's Journey into Pottery 04:18 The Birth of Leather Pottery 07:34 Techniques and Templates 14:58 Discovering Your Unique Pottery Voice 20:51 Final Thoughts and Advice
6 May 2025
Exploring Unique Pottery Themes and Techniques with Charlie Teft
In this episode, Charlie Teft shares valuable insights into evolving as a potter, emphasizing the importance of finding one's unique voice and theme in pottery. Charlie discusses techniques like centering without wrist strain for longevity. Charlie recounts his journey from discovering clay in school to developing innovative pottery styles, including intricate animal paintings inspired by personal experiences. He also delves into the business side of pottery, balancing teaching and creating, the importance of in-person shows, and selling online. Despite hesitations, Charlie's continuous experimentation and overcoming comfort zones have significantly contributed to his unique artistic signature. You can learn more about charlie's work by checking out his instagram https://www.instagram.com/ctefft1/
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00:00 Introduction and Free Themes Offer 00:41 Teaching Pottery Techniques 01:25 Charlie's Pottery Journey 03:12 Inspiration from Outside the Pottery World 05:25 Starting Animal Paintings on Pottery 13:45 Balancing Pottery and Teaching 15:34 Selling Pottery: In-Person vs Online 19:34 Finding Your Unique Voice in Pottery 26:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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