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

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576: Ceramics at Historic Yellow Springs

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2026/09/22

Tim Compton, Athena Procsal, Matt Wren, and Rich Holck join me to talk about the ceramic program at Historic Yellow Springs in Chester Springs, PA. The village has been home to a resort, revolutionary war hospital, and since the 70's a ceramic community. In our interview we talk about the history of the village and the thriving wood fire program, which hosts artists from around the region for 35 firings a year. yellowsprings.org Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault podcast feed? Become a

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42:39

575: Adam Chau on The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining

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2026/09/10

Adam Chau returns to the show to talk about his upcoming exhibition The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining at Northern Clay Center. The exhibition depicts the life of Billie, an A.I. generated son, that was created by blending images of Chau and his husband. In our interview we talk about the evolution of Billie and how new technologies can shift our emotional reality. We also talk about Chau's recent collaboration with Lennox China, where he created presidential dinner ware for a Queer American President

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574: Farm-to-Table Live with Rogers, Matisse, and Copus

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2026/08/14

Today we dive into the archive for a 2013 panel with Josh Copus, Alex Matisse, and Lindsay Rogers. Our discussion centers around the crossover between farm-to-table dining and the ceramic world. In the interview we talk about the basics of farm-to-table, the search for authenticity, and designing site specific ware for a restaurant setting. Thanks to Gabriel Kline who hosted us for this live taping at Odyssey Clay Works in Asheville, NC. www.odysseyclayworks.com. www.joshcopus.com

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573: Ashton Keen on making thoughtful pottery

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2026/07/22

Ashton Keen creates sets of pouring pots and dinnerware that have subtle flashes of orange, yellow, and white. In our interview we talk about ways to approach being thoughtful in the studio, making soda fired pots at cone 4, and her residency at Harvard Ceramics. Her solo show All Things Considered is up now through August 7th. To see images follow Ashton on Instagram. Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault podcast feed? Become a supporter on Patreon to gain access to dozens of episodes

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45:39

572: Chelsea McMaster on the ceramic traditions of...

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2026/07/08

Chelsea McMaster returns to the show to talk about her research into Antiguan ceramic traditions. In 2024 she received a Fulbright-National Geographic Award for her project Wadadli Folk, which aims to preserve the techniques and histories of Antigua's traditional potters. In our interview we talk about makers who continue to craft pots for cooking, the connection to West African techniques, and how her research informs her studio practice. chelseamcmaster.art I'll be at Cornell Studio Supply July

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50:59

571: Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene on the...

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2026/06/17

Paul Greenhalgh and Stephanie Rozene join me today to talk about their new podcast The History of Ceramics. We discuss Adelaide Alsop Robineau's life and her masterwork the Scarab Vase, along with how her generation helped create the studio pottery movement in the United States. The podcast is available from your favorite podcast player, but I recommend watching on YouTube or Heni Talks, where you will see images of the works discussed in the episodes. Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault

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57:13

570: Live from Workhouse Arts with Berry, Milgrom,...

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2026/05/20

This week's episode features a live show taped at the Workhouse Arts Center with Sarah Berry, Lilianne Milgrom, Kessler Ulberg, and Jason Alexander. We discuss their work in the 16th Annual Workhouse Clay International, the art scene in Northern Virginia, and the history of arts at the center, which was a prison for over ninety years. Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault podcast feed? Become a supporter on Patreon to gain access to dozens of episodes that are no longer available on major

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46:06

569: Guillermo Guardia on his American Huaco series

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2026/05/13

This week we return to a series featuring artists from the 16th Annual Workhouse Clay International. Guillermo Guardia joins me to talk about how his experience with immigrating to the United States and teaching in public schools has shaped his American Huaco series. In the series he decorates pre-Columbian ceramics vessels from Peru with images highlighting political and social issues. Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault podcast feed? Become a supporter on Patreon to gain access to

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568: Eric Rempe on developing infrastructure and...

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2026/04/28

Eric Rempe has been teaching high school ceramics for over 20 years. In our interview we talk about building the infrastructure and curriculum for Coronado High School in California and the Princeton Day School in New Jersey. We also discuss his exploration of form, which has been influenced by color blindness, and his role in cofounding the Princeton Pottery Festival. Along with eleven other artists Eric will be presenting new work as part of this year's Princeton Pottery Festival happening this

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567: Jillian Mae Seversky and Josh Goering

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2026/04/08

This week we are continuing a series featuring artists I chose for the 16th Annual Workhouse Clay International. I was honored to jury the show this year and wanted to highlight two emerging artists Jillian Mae Seversky and Josh Goering. In our interview we discuss their approach to sculpture and pottery, and how they refine ideas though a body of work. To coincide with the exhibition, I'll be teaching a two-day hands-on workshop at the Workhouse Arts Center April 11th and 12th. There will also be

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42:15

566: Chelsea McMaster and Stephen Earp

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2026/03/25

This week we start a series featuring artists chosen for the 16th Annual Workhouse Clay International. I was honored to jury the show this year and wanted to highlight a selection of the artists that submitted exceptional work to the exhibition. Today I talk with Chelsea McMaster and Stephen Earp. In our interview we discuss the technical and conceptual aspects of their studio practices and the role of the artist in cultural evolution. To coincide with the exhibition, I'll be teaching a two-day

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51:58

565: Sam Briegel on the connection between the vessel...

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2026/03/11

Sam Briegel layers slip cast, printed, and painted fabric patterns on elegant porcelain forms. In our interview we talk about the vessel as a metaphor for the body, the challenges of working with halloysite clays, and how her decorative process has become more refined over time. Sam will be presenting new work as part of this year's Princeton Pottery Festival happening May 2nd and 3rd 2026. www.samanthabriegel.com Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault podcast feed? Become a supporter on

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564: More than a Maker: Mike Griffin

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2026/02/25

This week on the podcast we return to our series More than a Maker, which focuses on the intersection of mental health and creativity. Today's guest Mike Griffin is based in Naples, NY where he has dual careers as a golf pro and ceramic artist. In our interview we talk about his hand building process, the ways creativity counter balances ADHD, and dealing with self-doubt in the studio. Mike is also the host of Between Two Ewers, a video podcast where he interviews ceramic artists while they make

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563: Erin Lambers on setting up a business for the...

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2026/02/12

After starting her career as a wholesale potter Erin Lambers moved back to her home town and bought a ceramic supply store. In our interview we talk about her philosophy of blending education and sales, the practical aspects of running a store with 6,000 products, and how to set up a business for the long haul. Lambers has run Cornell Studio Supply for the last fifteen years, and the store celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. www.cornellstudiosupply.com Today's episode is brought to you

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562: Lisa Naples on embracing change in Grounded in Gold

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2026/01/28

After many years as a functional potter Lisa Naples has embraced figurative and nonobjective sculpture. In our interview we discuss how she anthropomorphizes animals to show shifting relationships and identities, as well as the use of gold as a way to embody the divine in her recent exhibition Grounded in Gold. The exhibition was on display this fall at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA. www.lisanaples.com Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff

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561: Beth Lo and Julia Galloway on their approach to...

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2026/01/14

Beth Lo and Julia Galloway are artists and educators that have helped shape ceramic education at the University of Montana. In our interview we talk about their approach to narrative, moving between bodies of work, and the value of taking on long term projects. They will be co-teaching a workshop next month at the Morean Workshop Space in St. Petersburg, FL. www.bethlo.com juliagalloway.com moreanworkshopspace.org Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff

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560: David Eichelberger on working with intention

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2025/12/23

David Eichelberger's career has included time as a studio potter, professor, designer, and community educator. Today we focus on his personal studio practice hand-building serving platters and his role as designer for Two/One Ceramics alongside his wife, artist Elisa Di Feo. In our interview we discuss how working with bisque ring molds allows him to bring a new level of attention to his forms, as well as the collaborative aspects of design. In addition to his studio practice Eichelberger is the

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559: Wayne Higby and Benjamin Evans on Alfred ceramic...

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2025/12/13

Wayne Higby and Benjamin Evans co-curated the retrospective History: A Legacy in Motion, which showcases twenty-six artists that have taught ceramics at Alfred University since its founding in 1900. In our interview we talk about Charles Binns and the early days of Alfred ceramics, as well as the contributions the school and its faculty have made to the development of studio ceramics in America. Higby taught ceramics at Alfred for more than five decades and was the Director and Principal Curator of

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558: Aysha Peltz on stretching the boundaries of...

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2025/11/27

Aysha Peltz stretches and darts porcelain into volumetric forms, which she then enhances with glazes that pool and break off high points. In today's interview we talk about pushing porcelain to its limits, learning to self-edit, and the symbiotic relationship between her studio practice and teaching at Bennington College, VT. We also discuss her role in cocurating The Old Church Pottery Show, happening December 5th-7th, in Demarest, NJ. www.ayshapeltz.com I'm happy to be serving as juror for the

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557: Josh Copus on creative entrepreneurship

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2025/11/13

Josh Copus's career started in ceramics with a focus on functional pottery made with wild North Carolina clays and wood firing. In recent years his creativity has evolved into many forms of entrepreneurship, including hotel and restaurant ownership and founding an artist collective. In our interview we talk about his roots in Floyd, VA and how studio ceramics helped him understand the principles of business. We also discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Marshall, NC, Copus's home

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