Clay At Our Core: A Pottery Podcast
Episodes
Episode 67: Freshly minted BFA Hannah Bundschuh
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Back at Core Clay, Hannah Bundschuh is a ray of sunshine and a clay-pugging machine.
Episode 66: Jean-Francois Paquay and the art of fire
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Jean-François Paquay is in his native Brussels, Belgium, he has a solitary art practice. When in Cincinnati, though, he throws in the community ...
Episode 65: When you look at Fountain Square, you see Phil Tworek
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Tworek, retired from landscape architecture, has come to clay, and he says he sees some parallels to the practices.
Episode 64: Keep it clean, my mudbug
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An all-studio notes episode on an eternal verity, and the answer to the question: Where are all the big towels?
Episode 63: Checking in with Artist in Residence Carla Thomas
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What Carla has learned about clay, and about herself, during her residency at Core Clay.
Episode 62: Time to fill the Mason Gallery and Store!
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gallery Director Sam Buganski explains the reasons that no matter how shy, an artist needs to step into the marketplace. You learn a lot from the expe...
Episode 61: Meet our newest artist in residence, Zahra Hooshyar
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The child of Iranian immigrants, a native of Morgantown, West Virginia, tells her story of her clay journey and how the path led to peace-loving Norwo...
Episode 60: Miranda Dyson on realizing clay has lessons to teach
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An art teacher in Cincinnati, Miranda Dyson found in Core Clay a place where questions are a part of the atmosphere.
Episode 59: Dennis Allen plays music, does woodworking, plays with clay.
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re always glad whenever Dennis Allen comes to peace-loving Norwood to share his insight into the clay practice.
Episode 58: Change is a-coming to the glaze kitchen.
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cult Pastor explains that reasons that Core Clay is swapping out formulations in the glaze kitchen. It’s quite a fascinating business story.
Episode 57: Aaron Kent on finding his way in clay
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Studio member Aaron Kent describes his singular artistic journey and what makes him want to work in clay.
Episode 56: Dr. Stryker on how a clay practice makes you feel good
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna Stryker is a Cincinnati primary care doctor and a potter. She talks about one discipline can help inform the other.
Episode 55: Emily Hobart and the pottery of memory
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pottery connects us to other people. And the past. The Core Clay studio manager recalls her grandmother as a painter at a pottery in Davon, England.
Episode 54: Emily Kendall, facing her expectations.
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Accomplished in so many ways, Emily Kendall thought she’d give wheel-throwing a try. It was not what she expected.
Episode 53: Teacher Feature, with Sam Jayne
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Jayne joined Core Clay this year as a teacher and studio assistant. His advice: Take a chemistry class.
Episode 52: Melissa Jose and how to build a pottery practice at home
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Jose is a production potter who works out of her house and explains how she makes her space work for her.
Episode 51: AIR Zania Teman takes on the sinks
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At Core Clay, our sinks keep your clay journey flowing. Come along and listen to the task of keeping the water collections as good as possible for you...
Episode 50: Fredda McGoff and the therapy of clay
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our studio stalwart talks about how she came to clay and bought herself a kiln.
Episode 49: Team Trinity
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing shelves with another ceramic artist requires a foundation of friendship. Erin Saul and Emily Harmon describe the harmonious world on their she...
Episode 48: Vern Lash, potter, sculptor, letter-jacket owner
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching others tolove clay “makes me feel awesome,” Vern says.
Episode 47: Troy Day, from the desert to peace-loving Norwood
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our new yearlong artist in residence brings his big pots and his baseball knowledge to the studio.
Episode 46: Meet Carla Thomas, our new short-term AIR
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carla Thomas: “I used to really, really worry over every piece I made. And I don’t worry about it anymore.”
Episode 45: The Cult Pastor on AIR
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Studio owner Laura Davis tells the rollicking story of how she set up the artist-in-residence program at Core Clay. Hint: It just kinda happened.
Episode 44: Zania Teman, artist in residence
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An artist’s residency can be a path to supporting an artist’s life. Current studio artist in residence Zania Teman talks about the value of her ti...
Episode 43: Teacher Feature on Dana Makstaller
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How the pandemic made a ceramics teacher of Dana Makstaller.
Episode 42: David Sun and engineering his pottery
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A software engineer by education, Savid Sun found his way to clay about a year ago, and now he’s mixing his own glazes.
Episode 41: Sam Uhling and her mugs with flavor
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wife, mom, worker, potter … Sam Uhling brings her joy to Core Clay.
Episode 40: Scott Aleshire’s kaleidoscopic vision
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By education, Scott Aleshire is a geologist. By inclination, he is a ceramic artist who makes kaleidoscopes. Scott explains how that happened.
Episode 39: Claire Pazynski and the peacock bowl glaze
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need Instagram to see that cool glaze technique. Claire Pazynski dived right in.
Episode 38: Hoist a tankard with George Hibben
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Studio member George Hibben ponders the beer stein and how it has inspired his clay practice.
Episode 37: Amanda Hutchinson, the teacher who is learning
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cincinnati ESL teacher discusses her first year in clay: “It just feels good to zone out and be creative.”
Episode 36: Brenda Tarbell and the art of the bowl
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Esteemed Cincinnati artist Brenda Tarbell reflects on her jurying of our “A Bowl Lotta Love” show starting July 10.
Episode 35: Breaking studio news
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The big Bailey gas kiln did not make temperature last night, which means postponement until July 14 of the studio’s anticipated First Friday firing ...
Episode 34: Next in the Mason Gallery!
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gallery Director Sam Buganski drops the info on the second-annual “A Bowl Lotta Love” show, July 20-Aug. 11
Episode 33: What Beth Loudenberg and Joey Votto have in common
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rotator cuff and biceps repair surgery is no joke, when you are a wonderful potter such as Beth or a sportsball guy.
Episode 32: Alondra’s Excellent Adventure!
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artist in Residence Alondra Biberos reports on her assistantship at this month’s Women Working In Clay Symposium in Virginia.
Episode 31: Jessica Connor and learning not to attach
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Studio member Jessica Connor is fabulous on social media as Overbrook Clay. Although she is surprised to hear this observation.
Episode 30: Kendall Taylor is getting her sh!t together.
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Studio member Kendall Taylor tells the story of when the kiln gods declined to smile upon her. Spoiler Alert: happy ending!
Episode 29: Mason Deane and the art of the Glaze Boss
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Right out of the UC DAAP school, here comes Mason Deane, taking on the big job of Glaze Boss for Core Clay.
Episode 28: London Glover and finding comfort in clay
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Studio member London Glover talks of citrus squeezers and a place of “hygge” in her world.
Episode 27: The cult pastor talks on water
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Davis shares deep thoughts on the matter of water in the studio.
Episode 26: Bye, Liz
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Core Clay’s kiln boss, Liz Given, is leaving us to go on an adventure. In an exit interview with the podcast, Liz talks about what she’s learned. ...
Episode 25: Jane Lester and the energy of clay
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Core Clay’s membership director talks about how she landed in Cincinnati and how clay taught her non-attachment. Also, she says “woo woo.”
Episode 24: Mike O’Neal’s journey in clay
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike O’Neal explains how he got into clay and how he inspires his students at Core Clay.
Episode 23: Spring Fair is coming!
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Iliff of the Clay Alliance drops all the information about the annual Spring Pottery Fair in East Walnut Hills, and she explains why beginning p...
Episode 22: Nik Sylvan loves skunks!
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Studio member Nik Sylvan tells of their journey to clay. Also, Anne muses on how a pottery studio can ease the sting of a loss.
Episode 21: Donna Tukel and her surfaces
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Tukel came to pottery only recently, but her career in art prepared her for the challenge of clay: “It’s enhanced my life.”
Episode 20: The travelin’ potter
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Atlanta-area potter Rich Brown stops by Core Clay on his coast-to-coast journey to meet potters where they are.
Episode 19: Pam Kravetz, Art Monster
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the local leaders for the NCECA conference says Cincinnati blew ‘em away.
Episode 18: Sam Buganski on what he’s learned
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Core Clay’s gallery director talks about the lessons he’s taking away from the NCECA conference.
Episode 17: Laura Has Some Thoughts
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cult Pastor makes suggestions for people trying to pull off an NCECA show: Treat it like a wedding. Plus, her hat tips to the Core Clay team.
Episode 16: Thoughts of NCECA
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anne muses on what she’s gained from a big week at the studio.
Episode 15: Are you a potter or are you a ceramic artist?
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I spend the day at the pottery hoedown and see the clay people having a big time in the Queen City.
Episode 14: Clay Stories
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off NCECA with our storytelling event at Brew House. Take a listen.
Episode 13: Hannah Staber and Chris Alveshire
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcoming friends old and new to Core Clay on Tuesday of NCECA week.
Episode 12: welcome NCECA!
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are ready for you, NCECA. Are you ready for us?
Episode 11: Amy Pellagrino and Windows of NCECA
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our pal Amy Pellagrino of Delhi Township, a former Core Clay artist in residence, has pulled off a cool feature for the NCECA conference starting next...
Episode 10: Emily Hobart and Core Connections
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our esteemed studio manager talks about the gallery show Core Connections, featuring former artists in residence, getting set for NCECA.
Episode Nine: Update From The Boss
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Davis offers an update on the preparations at Core Clay for NCECA. Plus — we are about to fire in reduction!
Episode Eight: Take a walk with me
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This building that Core Clay calls home has many stories to tell.
Episode Seven: Keeping it in-house
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Studio member Nina Caporale talks about the members’ show and store we’ll have at Core Clay next month during the national potters’ convention i...
Episode Six: The hammering serves the art
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s update from Sam Buganski about the gallery shows we’ll have here at Core Clay during NCECA *next month*!
Episode Five: George Rodriguez
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The nationally renown sculptor shares his insight into our happy shack as he glazes the cool art he made here.
Episode Four: The Sinks
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recirculating sinks are a wonderful thing.
Episode Three: Sam and the gallery shows
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are 42 days out from NCECA, and Gallery Director Sam Buganski describes the “phenomenal” work that will be on display. Hear the panic in his vo...
Episode Two: “Clay is a language”
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Davis on her journey to pottery and to ownership of a pottery studio. Also, there’s a bonus word at the end for her students; 10 points extra ...
What is Clay At Our Core?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Core Clay podcast, Clay At Our Core. We are a pottery studio in Norwood, Ohio. Come get ready for the big convention with us.