For this episode I talk to Emily Stubbs, a York based artist who has always had an intuitive way with clay. We learn how that intuition has developed and changed over time. I hope you enjoy.

This podcast sees me talking to the lovely Jolene creator of River Ceramics. Living in the Margaret River region of Western Australia her earthy tones and natural shaped ceramics speak for themselves. I hope you enjoy hearing a wonderful journey from another part of the world.

For this episode I interview the lovely Jo from Brimble Studio. From her illustration and business past working for some huge companies, she decided to roll all her skills into one and start a pottery business. She has some great insights and tells us how she has grown her little business.

In this episode we meet Emma owner and founder of Silver Spot ceramics. Emma tells us about how she stumbled into ceramics after a wake up call and a dabble with silver clay. This episode should give you a good dose of confidence and inspiration to just give things a go. Hope you enjoy.

In this podcast we hear from the lovely Emily Rowley, a north of England potter who takes us through her journey to becoming a full time potter. Finding her style in nostalgia and memories gone by. Emily's work is stunning and I am sure you will love listening to story.

This is the final episode of this season. Today we talk to Mellissa, a Ramsgate based artist who has taken her love for art and science and incorporated this into her pottery. It was a pleasure to speak with Mellissa. I hope you enjoy.

Today we talk to the founders of Small Ceramics, a company who went viral throughout the pandemic after creating a small wheel. It is a really interesting story how they have created such a wonderful product and how it has changed their lives. I hope you enjoy.

Today I talk to Abigail who lives a hop skip and a jump from Scarborough in the North York Moors. She has moved from Illustration to pottery and we learn how she found that move and what she loves about clay!

Today we hear from James, finalist on The Great Pottery Throwdown. We learn how clay has been a staple in his working life and how this has ebbed and flowed throughout adulthood. It is lovely to hear what the future holds for James. I hope you enjoy.

Today we hear from Adam from Rush ceramics, how he turned from studying sculpture to ceramics and specifically portraits on mugs. This is a really interesting conversation about art form, growing as an artist and the realities of making money from the craft of ceramics.

Today we hear from Christophe about his struggles in early life have made him the resilient person he is today and how a chance evening class led to one of his many passions.

Today we talk to Dave Short, Dave was a contestant on The Great Pottery Throwdown series 7. He talks us through his interesting past and what brought him to start using clay and how it now impacts his life.

Today we hear from Gillian, teacher and potter, turned her passion from clay into a teaching business. She has met many interesting characters along the way including working for Keith!

Today we hear from winner of The Great Pottery Throwdown series 6 and my good friend Lois Gunn. This was one of my favourite podcasts to record. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Lois talks about her creative journey that has brought her to her wonderful work that she creates today. She tells us about her new venture and we have lots of chats about what art and pottery means to us!

Today’s podcast is with Derek, you may know him from series 6 of The Great Pottery Throwdown. Derek’s journey from magazine editor to potter is an interesting one with lots of laughs along the way. Come and listen to Derek’s Shenanigans I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.

Today is the release of my podcast episode with the lovely Katherine (She also has a fab pottery podcast!) from Oxford Ceramics. Katherine is passionate about eco conscious pottery and sustainability. She is an author of many books on this topic and thrives to push the boundaries of eco glazes. This episode is a fantastic look into how she started to experiment and how this has influenced her pottery life. Go check it out!

Abi Interviewing Abi was such a pleasure, with a similar background to my own in teaching, it was so interesting to hear how clay has weaved in and out of her life and the part it now plays. A fantastic journey and lots of inspiration and life tips to take away from this talented artist. You can find Abi below: https://www.instagram.com/abilucreations/ https://www.abilucreations.com/

Fabs- Fabiola is as vibrant as the colours on her native flag. Former ‘Great Pottery Throwdown’ contestant, Fabs has such a fabulous story to tell. If this episode doesn’t inspire you I am not sure what will. From childhood to present day she has overcome adversities with clay playing such a crucial role. Sit back and relax as we listen to Fabs story and tips of positivity! You can find Fabs here: https://www.instagram.com/fabsceramics/ https://www.fabscera...

John- This is the first podcast we made so apologies for the poor sound quality! Although it doesn’t take away from the clay conversation and inspiration that fellow ‘Great Pottery Throwdown’ contestant and FINALIST on series 6 Jon Roynon has to offer! Jon is a structural engineer by day and talented potter by night. We hear how his pottery journey began and how clay fits into his life. I hope you enjoy this first episode as much as I loved recording it! You can find Jon bel...