Colour and Ceramics
Episodes
Shae Bishop: Ceramics, Textiles, and Curiosity-Driven Making
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ceramic artist Shae Bishop joins me @bobacton on the Colour and Ceramics Podcast @colourandceramics this week for a rich conversation about material, ...
Reverend Jane Sheppard: A UK based ceramic artist
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jane Sheppard, a UK-based ceramic artist whose hand-built, smoke-fired vessels echo ancient artefacts and the sacred threads of human experience....
Susan Trimble: An Australian Ceramic Artist
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Bob Acton introduces us to South African–born ceramic artist Susan Trimble who creates joyful, nature-inspired work from her Brisbane studio....
Nichole Windblad - Head of Calgary Art Market
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Nicole Windblad, the creative force behind the Calgary Art Market.Nicole isn’t just curating a show; she’...
Clay Meets Fashion: Emily Holmes from Los Angeles
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Bob and Zana interview ceramic artist and designer Emily Holmes on the Colour and Ceramics Podcast, who joins us from Los Angeles to talk about...
Peter Beard: A UK-based ceramic sculptor
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast introduces Peter Beard. Peter first discovered clay as a kid, and that early fascination never really left him. While studying industr...
Miae Kim: Korean born, London-based ceramic artist
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m excited to welcome Miae Kim—a London-based ceramic artist originally from South Korea. After a career in animation and VFX in L.A., she fell i...
David Altmejd: Canadian Sculptor Making the Invisible Visible
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re stepping into the strange, beautiful world of Canadian sculptor David Altmejd. Born in Montreal in 1974 and now based in Los Angeles, Da...
Carol Long: A joyful, nature-rooted ceramic artist from the US
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got an exciting show today talking with the wonderful Carol Long — a ceramic artist whose work blooms with the influence of plant and animal...
Kyle Scott Lee: A New York Colour Magician
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Bob Acton @bobacton is joined by Brooklyn-based ceramic artist Kyle Scott Lee @ceramicmeltdown. Known for his bold use of color,...
Carmen D'Apollonio: Sculptor, lamp maker, and designer.
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s featured artist is Carmen D’Apollonio, sculptor who explores everything from abstraction to figuration in her ceramic practice. Self-taugh...
Suzy Birstein: A Canadian sculptor creating fantastic figurative work.
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the Colour and Ceramics Podcast today as our host Bob Acton @bobacton strums up an exciting conversation with Vancouver's vibrant artist Su...
Rob and Jess Sutherland: From dirt to beauty in Athens.
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Bob, Jess, and Rob Sutherland, founders of Good Dirt Studio in Athens, Georgia—a dynamic ceramics space dedicated to creativity, community, and...
CJ Jilek: Ceramic colourist extraordinaire.
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Acton, the host of the Colour and Ceramics Podcast, shares his conversation with CJ Jilek. CJ creates beautiful, colourful work that is inspired b...
Emily Stubbs: A Contemporary Ceramicist from York in the UK
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to today’s episode! In this conversation, Bob sits down with the incredibly talented Emily Stubbs to dive into her journey with clay—how i...
Sandy Brown: Renowned British potter and sculptor using an energetic, intuitive style.
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sandy Brown is a renowned British ceramic artist celebrated for her expressive, spontaneous approach to clay. Her work is characterized by bold colors...
Karen Adams: Sculptor and painter
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Colour and Ceramics Podcast. Today's episode is with Karen Adams from Lush Brush Studios.Karen is a sculptor and painter based in Roswe...
Jack Durling: Ceramic animal sculptor and conservationalist.
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A big warm welcome to Jack Durling, a wonderful animal sculptor and conservationist from the UK. Jack @jackdurlingceramics and Bob Acton @bobacton had...
Susan Halls: An Exceptional Potter, Sculptor and Teacher in the UK.
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Acton, host of the Colour and Ceramics Podcast, shares a lovely conversation he had with Susan Halls from Yorkshire in the UK. They talked her app...
Ceramic Colour Magic: Insights from Sara Moorhouse
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Colour and Ceramics Podcast. I’m Bob Acton and I’m pleased to introduce you to the wonderful Sara Moorhouse.Her work on ceramics, c...
Anastassia Zamaraeva: A UK-based potter and art therapist.
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, folks! We're thrilled to bring you Season 2 of the Colour and Ceramics Podcast @colourandceramics! Get ready for a heartwarming chat betwee...
Janet MacPherson: A Canadian Ceramic Artist
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Acton shares his conversation with the Canadian ceramic artist Janet Macpherson. She began studying ceramics at Sheridan College, in Toronto, ON C...
Russell Kingston: A UK Slipware Potter
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode with Russell Kingston from Devonshire in England. His roots are in North Devon where everyday medieval pots from that region d...
Rick Rubin with Jay Shetty (brief episode)
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a brief interview of Rick Rubin, author of The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Jay Shetty. Rick's written a fantastic book on creativity and h...
Georgie Gardiner: A dazzling UK Potter alive with colour!
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the captivating world of ceramics with UK's Georgie Gardiner!Sip your favourite brew while listening to a delightful dialogue between host B...
Morel Doucet: Storyteller, sculptor, educator, and artistic environmental activist
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Come and join us today for a a great conversation with the wonderful Morel Doucet. Morel, currently residing in Florida, and originally from Haiti, is...
Michelle Gregor: Colour Supreme with a Leading American Sculptor
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode with Michelle Gregor. She is a leading sculptor and painter in California, USA . We discussed her approach to ceramic sculptur...
Margaret Keelan: Surface Design Extraordinaire
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Acton had a delightful conversation on the Colour and Ceramics Podcast with Margaret Keelan, a Canadian sculptor now living in California. Bob and...
Chris Riccardo: A US-based sculptor who has worked in bronze and clay.
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bob talks with Chris Riccardo who works out of Montana, USA. Chris is known for his figurative sculptures both human form and animals...
Naomi Clement: A Canadian potter, a teacher and a mentor for artists to earn a living at art.
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Naomi Clement episode where Bob and Naomi talk all things clay. Bob and Naomi talk discuss her approach to colour and Naomi's approach ...
Melissa Weiss: A Potter Using Colourful Imagery
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Acton had a great conversation with Melissa Weiss about her work. Bob and Melissa talked about approaches to creative work, her processes of clay ...
Nicholas Benard: Gorgeous vessels from Scottsdale, Arizona.
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Colour and Ceramics Podcast episode, features the vibrant Nick Benard from @nbernardpottery. Prepare for a whirlwind discussion with Bob @boba...
Lisa McGrath: It's all in this Canadian potter's work - texture, colour and wonderful form.
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bob Acton and Lisa McGrath had a great conversation about her beautiful work. While we talked about her functional and sculptural wor...
Mark Dally: A UK potter who just slips into surface design and colour!
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob @bobacton had a great conversation with Mark Dally @markdallyceramics about his beautiful work using mostly black slips. We talked about his journ...
Craig Underhill - ceramic artist extraordinaire!
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are beyond thrilled and blessed today to have the distinctive talent of Craig Underhill gracing the Colour and Ceramics Podcast! @colourandceramics...
Adrian Arleo who makes breathtaking sculptures in Montana, USA.
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Colour and Ceramics Podcast.Bob Acton @bobacton had a great conversation with Adrian Arleo about her sculpture work and her use of colo...
Matthew O'Reilly: A Canadian Emerging Sculptor & Painter
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Acton enjoyed a good conversation with Mathew O'Reilly about his work, his use of colour, and his thoughts about surface design. You can find abou...
Barry Stedman: Colour Extraordinaire!
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy Bob's interview with Barry Stedman, a UK potter who uses brilliant colours in his work. Bob and Barry talk about his journey in clay, his use of...
Miche Follano: A potter who uses brilliant colours and surface design in her work.
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Bob Acton has a lovely conversation with Miche Follano where they discuss colour, slips, surface design and ideas about how to pro...
Richard Wilson: A UK potter who uses brilliant colours
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Colour and Ceramics Podcast and Bob's interview with Richard Wilson. Bob and Richard talk about his journey in clay and his approach to...
Carole Epp: Canadian potter, community builder, and wonderful ceramicist.
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another bonus episode before we switch to bi-weekly. Bob interviewed Carole Epp, a Canadian potter and ceramic community builder. They talk about art,...
Frank James Fisher - A US potter who applies messages to three-dimensional spaces.
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bob talks with Frank James Fisher, a potter based in the USA. They talk about Frank's journey with colour and his energy for his work...
Su Jameson: A conversation about colour, sculpture, clay bodies, and the art journey.
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about using strong colours in slips on dark clay and how to make that happen? Then join us today as Bob talks with UK sculptor ...
Sharon Griffin: A UK Contemporary Figurative Artist
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon is highly recognized contemporary sculptor in the UK. Bob and Sharon talked about the interplay between form, colour, and surface design.Sharon...
Welcome to the Colour and Ceramics Podcast
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Colour and Ceramics Podcast where Bob Acton, a potter and sculptor, interviews top ceramic artists, potters, and sculptors from around ...