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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
Mindfulness, Mentorship, And Finding Your Voice with Janna DeWan
Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres
30 minutes
4 months ago
Mindfulness, Mentorship, And Finding Your Voice with Janna DeWan
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In 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 the pivotal role Naomi Clement's mentorship played in helping her discover her unique artistic voice. She elaborates on her creative process, emphasizing the importance of 'recording touch' and slowing down during creation. Janna also provides practical advice for potters to experiment, embrace play, and explore different forms to develop their style. Finally, she shares about her family-run business, Turning Art Studio, and how they integrate art and bodywork. You can check out her website at turningartsstudio.com [https://turningartsstudio.com/]
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00:00 Introduction and Pottery Philosophy 02:23 Journey into Pottery 03:28 Becoming an Art Teacher 05:57 Impact of Teaching on Pottery 07:09 Developing a Unique Pottery Style 09:21 Mentorship and Artistic Growth 14:09 Hand Building vs. Wheel Throwing 18:20 Decorating Techniques 21:30 Finding Your Artistic Voice 27:48 Final Thoughts and Advice
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
