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Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres

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

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30:55

Mindfulness, Mentorship, And Finding Your Voice with...

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2025/05/20

Free Workshop Replay How to Handbuild A Goblet Cup with Mike Cerv click here to get your replay https://shapingyourpottery.ck.page/14af70bc70In 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

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22:28

Turning Pottery Into Leather with Sarah Gromek

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2025/05/13

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

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27:49

Exploring Unique Pottery Themes and Techniques with...

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2025/05/06

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

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26:29

Breaking Pottery Norms with Carol Horst

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2025/03/12

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery,' Nic Torres interviews Carol Horst, a ceramic artist known for her unique stacking sculptures. Carol shares her perspective on unconventional practices in ceramics, the importance of trusting artistic instincts, and the value of being part of a creative community. She discusses her journey into sculpture, overcoming traditional pottery constraints, and evolving through technique development. Carol also touches on how her identity as a twin influences her

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32:57

Throwback: The Secret To Making Slab Built Pottery...

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2025/02/27

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery,' host Nic Torres revisits an enlightening interview with Sarah Pike, a renowned potter specializing in slab-built pottery with intricate textures. Sarah shares her journey from her early days in pottery to establishing herself as a full-time artist. Listeners will learn the importance of scheduling consistent studio time, embracing failures, and taking small steps daily to ignite creativity. Sarah also delves into the role of social media in her growth, the

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18:43

Combining Clay And Glass with Kelly Witmer

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2025/02/26

In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, host Nic Torres interviews Kelly Witmer, a talented artist known for her unique combination of clay and glass in her pottery. Kelly shares her journey of overcoming rejection, the evolution of her work, and the experimentation that helped her find her distinctive pottery voice. The conversation covers everything from Kelly's early struggles in art school to her experience in combining glass and clay, the impact of various inspirations like human anatomy and

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29:51

Letting Go Of Overthinking In Pottery with Sage Morgan

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2025/01/29

In this episode, Nic Torres interviews Sage Morgan, a talented potter known for her sgraffito designs inspired by small creatures and plants. The discussion covers Sage's journey into pottery, starting at age 15, the importance of patience in pottery, and how assistance roles have shaped her skills. Sage explains her unique approach to pottery, incorporating 2D designs into 3D forms using porcelain, inspired by Japanese and Korean pottery. She also shares valuable advice on overcoming anxiety, the

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34:02

Finding Passion and Purpose in Pottery with Justin Kiene

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2025/01/15

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery,' engages in a conversation with artist and potter Justin Kiene. Justin discusses the importance of creating art that one loves and how this passion shapes more intriguing and unique pieces. Justin shares his journey into pottery, starting from his dabbling in high school to rediscovering pottery through a local studio in Oakland. He also recounts his influential residency experiences in Puerto Rico and Denmark, which helped him rethink his artistic practice

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36:35

Mastering Pottery Skills with Jessica Sandford

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/12/06

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery,' host Nic Torres interviews Jessica Sanford, a seasoned potter with 25 years of experience. Jessica shares her unique perspectives on commonly held beliefs in the pottery world, especially regarding beginners and the emphasis on production. She recounts her journey into pottery, from high school classes to becoming an inadvertent teacher, and discusses how teaching has elevated her own pottery skills. Jessica also delves into her current focus on functional

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7:40

I was up at 4 in the morning one day...

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/11/29

In this episode, Nic Torres shares a personal anecdote about being kept awake by loud rain and a dripping sound, leading to random thoughts and ponderings about water and the scientific method. He then ties this to pottery, explaining how the scientific method can be applied to pottery by creating and testing hypotheses to find what works best. He emphasizes that treating pottery as a series of experiments can make the process more enjoyable, help discover one’s unique voice, and lead to continuous

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24:11

Intuitive Sculpting w/ Anna Shipulina

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/11/22

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery,' host Nic Torres interviews Anna Shipulina, a mother, immigrant, and artist. Anna shares her experience of how embracing freedom in her pottery practice has helped her grow as an artist. She discusses the importance of doing what you love to avoid burnout and the significance of intuitive building. Anna also talks about how her role as a mother and immigrant has influenced her art, the transition from wheel throwing to hand building, and her inspiration from

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6:26

Revisiting Old Pottery Ideas/Skills

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/11/20

In this episode you will the importance of revisiting old skills to find new inspiration and address weaknesses in your pottery practice. He shares his personal experience with gymnastics-related exercises to illustrate how returning to basics can reveal areas for improvement and generate fresh ideas. Nick encourages potters to explore previous techniques they may have abandoned, such as sculpting or adding different textures, to reinvigorate their creativity and create more personalized, unique

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22:37

The Art of Slowing Down In Pottery w/ Jessie...

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/11/15

In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, host Nic Torres interviews Jessie Marinacci Valone about the transformative power of slowing down in pottery. Jessie shares her journey from graphic design to pottery, the importance of experimenting in the studio, and the benefits of surrounding yourself with other artists. She discusses her experiences at the Penland School of Craft, creating mood boards for inspiration, and the significance of the physical and intellectual aspects of pottery. Jessie also

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27:33

Mistakes when making textured pottery | Maria Loram|

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/11/01

In this episode, Nic Torres interviews Maria Loram, an expert in adding textures to pottery. Maria shares her journey of rediscovering art through ceramics, her inspiration from Japanese ceramics and the cosmos, and her transformative experience at the Cub Creek Residency. The episode delves into her passion for spherical and textured vases, the process of using natural materials, and the importance of consistency and experimentation in pottery. Maria also discusses her upcoming course on adding

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5:20

Spend more time experimenting

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/10/31

In this episode, Nic Torres discusses the significance of spending sufficient time experimenting with different pottery techniques before moving on to new projects. He emphasizes that continuous experimentation helps build confidence, improve skills, and achieve mastery in pottery. Nic also addresses the common tendency to quickly switch between ideas and projects, urging potters to persevere with their experiments to bring their unique visions to life.Get your 53 themes by clicking this link

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36:41

Leveling Up Your Underglaze Illustrations |Caitie North|

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/10/24

In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery Catie North shares her transition from watercolor to pottery, revealing how underglaze techniques can mimic watercolor effects. The conversation covers the intersection of pottery with anime and video game inspirations, and the challenges of creating vibrant, neon-colored glazes. Listeners will learn practical advice on mastering underglaze, the benefits of slip casting, and strategies for promoting pottery on social media. Emphasis is placed on the importance

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33:35

What does it mean to be an artist? w/ Meaghan Gates

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/10/15

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery,' host Nic Torres interviews artist Meaghan Gates, who shares her journey of becoming an artist and her insights on what it means to embrace failure in the world of pottery. Meaghan discusses her widespread experiences from her early exposure to pottery as a child to her academic and professional growth. She highlights the significant influence of professors, the necessity of stepping out of comfort zones, and how her international travels have shaped her

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11:31

How to find your pottery identity even if you are a...

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/10/08

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery', Nic Torres explores how to find and cultivate your unique pottery identity, regardless of your experience level. He highlights the importance of identifying personal likes and dislikes, both in and out of pottery, by advocating for self-reflection exercises like listing interests and nostalgia from childhood. He provides practical advice, such as taking mindful walks and drawing inspiration from personal history, to help integrate individual interests into

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23:58

The Art Of Simplicity w/ Whitney Gill

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/10/04

In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, Whitney Gill shares her journey into the world of ceramics, influenced by her artistic family and a defining moment at the Haystack Mountain School of Craft. She discusses embracing simplicity in pottery design and the importance of documenting one's creative process. Whitney emphasizes the role community and craft schools like the Maine Crafts Association play in her development as an artist. She reflects on her evolution during COVID-19, experimenting with

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7:43

Trust The Process

Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres ·

2024/10/02

In this episode you will learn the power of trusting the process with your pottery. Sometimes your pottery won't look how you pictured it until you have seen the final resultGet your 53 themes by clicking this link shapingyourpottery.com/53themesFor more episodes click here www.shapingyourpottery.com

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