Perceived Value
Episodes
A Return to Colombia: Jeweler & Author Nicolás Estrada
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the 87th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is just outside Medellín, Colombia, recording from the family home and studio of cont...
Never Letting the Craft Go: Marcela Rozo of Please Rain
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 86th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown records from Bogotá, Colombia, where she visits Marcela Rozo, artist, designer, and f...
Feeds the Heart: Simón Mazuera on Building a Life Through Art Jewelry
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 85th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown records from Bogotá, Colombia, where she sits down with jeweler, educator, and design...
Son Madrinas: Tatiana Apráez & Linda Margarita Sánchez Méndez of Materia Prima Escuela de Joyería
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 84th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown records from Bogotá, Colombia, where she visits Materia Prima Escuela de Joyería, a ...
My First Connection: Ana María Jiménez of Taller sin Borde
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 83rd episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown begins her travels through Colombia with an in-depth conversation with Ana María Jimé...
Season 9 Trailer: CONNECTOR
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new season of Perceived Value begins on October 7, 2025, and it’s called CONNECTOR. This special series features interviews with Colombian artists...
At the Core of It: Penland Core Fellowship Then & Now with Brandon Lopez
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been well over a year since this interview was recorded, and it's finally seeing the light of day. Life happens - projects come up, and this wond...
All of Their Efforts: Erin S. Daily of Brooklyn Metal Works
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been well over a year since this interview was recorded, and it's finally seeing the light of day. Life happens, projects come up, and this ...
Drawing Attention to the Ordinary: Artist David Chatt
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been well over a year since this interview was recorded and it's finally seeing the light of day. Life happens, projects come up, and this w...
It's Not Appropriation When It's Your Culture: Zahra Almajidi
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 79th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown takes listeners to the Penland School of Craft, where she’s participating in their W...
My Work Is Not Me: Lauren Kalman
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 78th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown takes listeners to the Penland School of Craft, where she’s participating in their W...
Less Peaks, More Rolling Hills: Adam Grinovich
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 77th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is at the Penland School of Craft during their Winter Residency this past January. Sar...
Penland Winter Residency: Distinguished Fellow Shani Richards
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 76th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is at the Penland School of Craft during their Winter Residency. This episode is part ...
Penland Winter Residency: Distinguished Fellow Rich Brown
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 75th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is at the Penland School of Craft during their Winter Residency. This episode is part ...
Penland Winter Residency: Distinguished Fellow Folayemi Wilson
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 74th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is at the Penland School of Craft during their Winter Residency. This episode is part ...
Penland Winter Residency: Distinguished Fellow Ada del Pilar Ortiz Berríos
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 73rd episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is at the Penland School of Craft during their Winter Residency. This episode is part ...
SPECIAL SERIES: The Penland Winter Residency Distinguished Fellows
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the coming 4 episodes of the podcast, host Sarah Rachel Brown interviews distinguished fellows of the Penland Winter Residency. These interviews we...
Hope is a Powerful Thing: Craft Historian Andrew Glasgow
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 71st episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is in Asheville, NC. In January of 2023, Sarah was making the drive from Florida to Pe...
Nature vs. Nurture: Meet my brother, Benton Brown
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 70th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is in Seattle, WA, spending the Thanksgiving holiday with her older brother, Benton Br...
Ignore The Qualifications and Go For It: Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 69th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown shares an interview she recorded while visiting Asheville, NC, in January of 2023. Sar...
Being A Digital Nomad in Thailand: Sarah shares her itinerary and costs.
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Access Sarah’s Thailand Itinerary here!Don't forget to Rate AND Review us on iTunes!SUPPORT PERCEIVED VALUE!www.patreon.com/perceivedvaluewww.percei...
A New Partnership, An Old Conversation: Crafting The Future
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Crafting the Future is a non-profit organization working to diversify the fields of art, craft, and design by connecting BIPOC artists with opportunit...
Are the records plated or solid Gold?: Ken Oriole the Engineer
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the 66th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is in the midst of a roadtrip and makes a stop in Atlanta, GA to interview her friend ...
A Craft Program Closes: Namita Gupta Wiggers gives insight.
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
the 65th episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown connects remotely with Namita Gupta Wiggers. Namita is a writer, educator, and curator ba...
A Completely Different Lifestyle: Adrienne Manno of Feast
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the 64th episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown shares an interview that took place this past May in Philadelphia. Before the interview...
Influential Branding: Paige Harwell Samek of Drainbowland
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the 63rd episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown is in Savannah, GA to interview the woman behind her favorite accessory brand Drainbowl...
What Does It Cost To Be On A Board?: Tom Loeser
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the 62nd episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with American Craft Council board trustee Tom Loeser. Sarah and Tom’s paths...
A Pivot Towards Financial Autonomy: Helen Maurene Cooper of Vanity Tintype
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Season 05 of Perceived Value is all about transitions and begins with host Sarah Rachel Brown in conversation with artist and photographer Helen Maure...
SPECIAL RELEASE: Bukola Koiki from the "Object As..." series.
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special release, host Sarah Rachel Brown shares an episode from the American Craft Podcast series Object As… Throughout 2021 and 2022 Sara...
Blacksmiths get MFAs?: Haley Woodward
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We love our sponsor SAFRAN EVERYDAY.WOMAN OWNED + OPERATED. Safran Everyday was created out of a desire to provide simple, beautiful, functional objec...
American Craft Podcast Launches (and I helped)!
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past year Sarah Rachel Brown has been collaborating with American Craft Magazine to bring the Object As... Project from the pages of the maga...
The Desired Brand Effect: Tracy Matthews has a book for you.
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to our sponsor Halstead the small family business that puts supporting jewelry businesses at the heart of their company’s mission.Register...
Part-time to Ownership: Jessica Armstrong of Pistachios
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PISTACHIOS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!In 2021, Jessica, the gallery’s owner, made the decision to run as a fully virtual gallery, closing the downtown Chica...
Making Them Look Good: Sienna Patti
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Which Kidney Did You Keep?: Rachel Kedinger
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Exemplifying Synchronicity: Christina Grace of TIN HAUS Jewelry
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
About Our GuestChristina Grace is the Founder and Designer of TIN HAUS, a contemporary fine jewelry brand based in Los Angeles. With a core miss...
Privilege Is A Fulcrum: matt lambert
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Crafting The Future: Corey Pemberton
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Pemberton (American b. Reston, VA 1990) received his BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2012. He has completed residencies at The Pitt...
A (the) Curator of Jewelry: Emily Stoehrer, PhD
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the Rita J. Kaplan and Susan B. Kaplan Curator of Jewelry at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Dr. Emily Stoehrer is an international presence in the...
They Asked, I Answered: Humboldt State University
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
THANK YOU to our interviewers and participants!(in order or appearance)Hannah GregoryGenevieve KjesbuTeagan BevinsAngie Young-PetrilloAluka EddyPresto...
As Great As The Work: Jaydan Moore
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jaydan was born into a family of fourth generation tombstone makers in California. Most of his childhood was largely spent at the family business, whi...
Hey listeners, how are you?
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 2020 ACC Baltimore SNAG Award of Excellence in Jewelry and Metals recipient is Earl Jones. Look him up! esdzine.wordpress.com Don't forget to Rate...
A Seat At The Table: Jennifer Ling Datchuk
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Grad School Was My Version Of YOLO: Adriane Dalton
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adriane Dalton is an artist, writer, and educator based in Richmond, Virginia. She is the Editor of Metalsmith and Metalsmith Tech magazines, and the ...
I Say Yes, That's What You Do: Kathleen Kennedy
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen Kennedy and Susie Ganch were invited to curate Quirk Gallery’s annual Sparkle Plenty, an annual holiday show dedicated to contemporary jewe...
My Professional DJ Friend: Ralph Darden
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ralph Darden is a musician, DJ and composer based in Chicago.The self taught, multi instrumentalist, grew up in Philadelphia, where he graduated from ...
Show Up: JB Jones of NYCJW
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
JB Jones, Co-founder, NYC Jewelry WeekJB Jones began her career as a Design Director and Fashion Editor in Los Angeles, CA. In 2008, JB switched gears...
Teach Me Always: Susie Ganch of Radical Jewelry Makeover
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Susie Ganch is an artist and educator living in Richmond, VA where she is Interim Chair for the Department of Craft/Material Studies at Virginia Commo...
Fulfilling Her Dreams Stateside: Adwowa Obeng-Osei
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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The Value Of Diversity: The Co-Curators of UNDEREXPOSED
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adia Sykes is a Chicago-based curator, arts administrator, and graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) with a Masters of Arts fr...
2 Years In The Making: A Message From Your Host
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Time To Do It Herself: Viviana Langhoff of Adornment + Theory
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Viviana Langhoff’s work is centered on the idea of heirloom. “History, family, and storytelling are all often focused around objects; I’ve alway...
BONUS EPISODE 03: Liz Kantner
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus episodes of Perceived Value are my way of thanking those who are supporting me through my Patreon. Patreon is a crowdfunding membership plat...
Getting Paid To Do Cool Shit: Curator Kellie Riggs
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the 37th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown travels to NYC to visit the Museum of Arts and Design to see their current exhibitio...
So Fresh + So Clean: Lucy Louise Derickson for EM Students
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Louise Derickson is a metalsmith and educator currently residing in Washington DC. She received her BFA in Jewelry/Metalsmithing and Teaching Cer...
BONUS EPISODE 02: University of Arkansas at Littlerock
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Frustration Leads To Action: Blacksmith Mike Rossi
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Rossi is the principal of Rossi Metal Design based in Philadelphia,specializing in unique architectural works and sculpture. Born in Pontiac, Mic...
A Dual Effort: The Curatorial Team Behind #fail#success
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
About the curators:Manuela Jimenez and Kendra Pariseault studied together at the Rhode Island School of Design and are both interested in exploring th...
Marta Costa Reis: Coming to Jewellery Later In Life
09 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marta Costa Reis started studying jewellery in 2004 while pursuing other professional activities. She chose to dedicate herself fully to this work in ...
ACC Baltimore: Who goes to craft shows?
02 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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All Work Is Studio Work: 2019 Material Topics Symposium
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Guests in the order in which they appear: Tara Locklear@taralocklearDominique Gadsden @dixie.domLooking for an assistant? Dom just graduated and is on...
A Couple of First-Timers: ECU Symposium with Michael Nashef
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Nashef has earned his B.F.A. in Metals/Jewelry Design from Kendall College of Art and Design. Throughout his career, Michael Nashef has manage...
An Unexpected Opportunity: Meera Gessner
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, I’m Meera. I’m a mutt of a maker working in paints, textiles, paper, hair, wire, semi-precious stones, words, stories, and bars. I’ve done m...
NYCJW: Livecasts From HQ!
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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If You're Handed It, You Can Handle It: Liz Kantner
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Although Liz Kantner has always had a passion for jewelry, she began her career as a Content Manager for big consumer brands. She made the switch to t...
Birds Of A Feather: Morgan Hill
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the 26th episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sets up her microphones in the gallery at the Center For Art In Wood in Philadelphia ...
Running the Family Business: Hilary Halstead Scott
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hilary Halstead Scott is the president and second generation to lead Halstead, a jewelry supply catalog and ecommerce business. Halstead supplies jewe...
A Force To Be Reckoned With: Georgina Treviño
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Georgina Trevino is a contemporary jeweler from Tijuana, Mexico currently living in San Diego, California. She obtained a Bachelors Degree in Applied ...
A Celebration of Jewelry: Bella Neyman of NYCJW
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don't forget to Rate AND Review us on iTunes!Bella Neyman is the co-founder of New York City Jewelry Week. She is also an independent curator and jour...
A Mixture of Naiveté and Bravado | Jonathan Wahl of the 92nd St. Y
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Wahl joined 92nd Street Y in July 1999 as director of the jewelry and metalsmithing program in 92Y's School of the Arts. He is responsible fo...
On Her Own Terms: Rachel David of Red Metal
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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An Assortment of Milestones: Emily Cobb is back
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Cobb is a jewelry designer and maker utilizing digital technology and traditional fabrication techniques to make her work. She received her Mast...
It's OK if you don't know what you're doing: Erica Bello
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Bello studied metals/jewelry design at the Rochester Institute of Technology's School for American Crafts where she received her BFA. In 2014 Be...
BONUS EPISODE 01: Moira and Jessica from the Baltimore Jewelry Center
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Perceived Value launches a Patreon with exclusive Bonus Episodes for their Patrons!
Wearing All The Hats: April Wood
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
April Wood is a metalsmith living and working in Baltimore, MD. She is a co-founder of the Baltimore Jewelry Center, a metals + jewelry community educ...
What degree does a Director need?: Shane Prada
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Prada is the Director of the Baltimore Jewelry Center. Prior to her work at the Baltimore Jewelry Center, Shane was an educator and school leade...
A Meandrous Course: Marilyn Brogan
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I create custom jewelry and my own line of engagement rings and wedding bands from recycled precious metals and ethically sourced gemstones. I launche...
Did America Kick You Out?: Aurélie Guillaume
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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The Value Of An Experience: MJW2018
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
*Find images of the gallery and opening reception on our website.*The Guests:"Physically exist with the things that they are inspiring to make"- Joshu...
Napoleon - It's named after the size: Marianne Dages
04 Mar 2018
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I've Got My Whole Life In My Car: Bryan Parnham
22 Feb 2018
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I'm an artist/arts administrator: Nick Deford from Arrowmont
05 Feb 2018
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What is Pentaculum: Jason Bige Burnett Explains.
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Bige Burnett graduated from Western Kentucky University with a BFA in ceramics and BA’s in both printmaking and graphic design. Burnett contin...
International Relations: Mallory Weston
15 Jan 2018
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One-Hundred Dollar Royalty Payment: Hamilton Boyce
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hamilton Boyce is a musician, producer and composer from Seattle who has played in bands, written songs, and recorded music for over fifteen years. He...
The Woman Behind the Blog: A Thousand Facets
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the seventh episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with the jewelry blogger A Thousand Facets. Sarah sits down with this soc...
Interview with an Author: Sarah Rose Etter
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
n the sixth episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with the Philadelphia-based writer Sarah Rose Etter. The two women discuss E...
The Halstead Grant: Top 5 Finalist Emily Shaffer
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the fifth episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with contemporary jeweler Emily Shaffer. This past August Emily applied for...
Creating Your Community: The Metals Collective
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah sits down with the secretary of the Metals Collective, Shelby Goldsmith. The two women discuss how the collective came to be, what it takes to b...
I met a photographer on Tinder: Talking with Drew Cornwall
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As a visual artist, Sarah understands the value of having high quality images of her work. The two artists sit down to discuss how Drew came to be a p...
My First Craft Show: Advice from Rea Rossi
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In June Sarah received the news that she has been accepted as an Emerging Artist for this year's PMA Craft Show taking place November 9-12th. This wil...
The Adjunct Hustle: A conversation with Emily Cobb
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Perceived Value Sarah Rachel Brown discusses the adjunct hustle with one of the busiest individuals she knows, Emily Cobb. T...
What is Perceived Value?
09 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"I know it's taboo but I want to talk about money."