FREE EVENT: Podcast Panel Discussion

Fancy yourself a great interview host? Working up the confidence to take on producing a podcast for the clay community? Curious about what all running a podcast entails? Join us as we pull together some experts on Podcasting to answer your questions about the how’s and why’s of getting into Podcasting. Join us and our guests Ben Carter, Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy and Rebecca Ickes Carra as they share their wisdom, the behind-the-scenes laughs and stresses and the ins and outs of podcasting. Leave inspired to expand your personal brand into podcasting. Things that we’ll be covering include: Why start a podcast? How to structure a good podcast; developing an interview style. Building a story arch to keep listeners engaged. Branding and social media to build community for your podcast. and so much more! Bring your own questions as well for the live Q&A!

Register HERE!

Final week of CLAY FOR AUSTRALIA

Over the last few weeks Vipoo Srivilasa has pulled together artists from around the world in support of a variety of charities in Australia to help fund raise for rebuilding efforts, wildlife care and all types of aid in this unprecedented time of need. There are many incredible pieces of art still up for grabs as well as the below listed auction opportunities. Definitely some once in a lifetime experiences up for grabs here. All you have to do is head over to the Clay for Australia Facebook page to find out more details about each auction experience and place your bids!

The auctions will close on Friday 31 January at 8.30pm, AEST (Melbourne time).

Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Fall Fund Drive

“Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, the leaves are falling here in the U.S. so it’s time for our Fall fund drive. Our goal for the month of November is to raise $12,000 to support our production costs. Throughout the year I receive emails from fans who talk about how this podcast helps them connect with other artists around the world. One recent listener said, “I appreciate all the voices you give a platform to, especially amazing women like Naomi Clement.” Giving voice to the many generations of ceramics artists that are working today is my mission and I need your help to accomplish it. You can get involved by making a donation through the Pay Pal donation portal above or by making a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler.” – Ben Carter

On a personal note I want to encourage you to consider supporting Ben and all his work. As someone who understands the hours that are put into projects like this, I know it comes with sacrifices. Image above is from a visit Ben had in Saskatchewan in 2015 with artists Paula Cooley, Ken Wilkinson and Judy Tryon. I’ve had the honor of being interviewed by Ben a few times and sitting on the side lines while he has meet with and engaged with our community. Over the years of listening to Ben’s podcast I have found that his interviews inspire creativity and innovation, and also strengthen his listeners’ engagement with over-arching issues within our field, including the complex issues around making in contemporary culture, diversity in our field or sustainability. From the personal to the political and everything in between, his interviews draw out conversations that we all should be contemplating in our studio practices. Through the longevity of this podcast, he has created an oral history of contemporary clay that is unparalleled elsewhere. Tales of a Red Clay Rambler will be a resource for numerous future generations of makers, collectors, researchers and ceramic enthusiasts.  – Carole