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The Clay Place Podcast
Introducing ‘The Clay Place Podcast’ the podcast where creativity meets clay! Join Rebecca Norris, a former contestant from The Great Pottery Throwdown, as she delves in to uncover the heart and soul of the pottery world.
In each episode, Rebecca sits down with potters to explore their unique experiences and the significance that pottery holds in their lives. From the initial spark that ignited their passion to the twists and turns of their creative journeys, we dive deep into the stories that shape them.
Listen in for heart warming tales, insightful discussions, and a treasure trove of tips and techniques that will hopefully inspire you too! I intend to have a new podcast uploaded every 2 weeks but life is hectic, so please be patient if life gets in the way!
So, grab your favourite mug, settle in, and let Rebecca and her guests sit with you to have a good chin wag about all things clay! 🎙️✨
Episodes
24 episodes
Jonathan Jolley
In the final episode of the series, we sit down with Jonathan Jolley better known as The Jolly Potter. Jonathan shares the life-changing moment that unexpectedly led him to clay, and how getting his hands dirty helped reshape his...
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Sophie Wootton
In this episode, we hear from Sophie Wootton, known from The Great Pottery Throwdown. Sophie shares how she made the leap from university straight into becoming a full-time potter, and how her passion for social ...
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Hannah podcast
In this episode, we hear from Hannah, a Scottish-born artist now living in Australia. She shares how a simple evening pottery class sparked an unexpected passion that quickly turned into a lifelong love of clay. Hanna...
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Louise Bell podcast
In this episode, we hear from Louise Bell, an artist from East Sussex. After feeling disheartened about her creativity as a child, Louise decided to give clay a try in adulthood and the journey that followed would change her life. ...
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Lynne Souter Anderson Podcast
On this podcast episode, we talk to a true pioneer in her field, offering a fresh perspective on clay specifically, clay therapy. We all know clay is something special (or you probably wouldn’t be listening to this podcast!), but Lynne ta...
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Emily Stubbs
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.
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River Ceramics Jolene
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 journe...
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Jo from Brimble Studio
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 t...
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Emma from Silver Spot Ceramics
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 inspiratio...
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Emily Rowley Podcast
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 wil...
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The Clay Place Podcast- Mellissa Monsoon
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.
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The Clay Place Podcast- Small Ceramics
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. ...
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The Clay Place Podcast- Abigail Featherstone
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!
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The Clay Place Podcast - James Stead
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 ...
The Clay Place Podcast - Adam Rush
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 f...
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The Clay Place Podcast - Christophe 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.
The Clay Place Podcast - Dave Short
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.
The Clay Place Podcast - Gillian Farrell
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!
The Clay Place Podcast - Lois Gunn
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...
The Clay Place Podcast - Derek Harbinson
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...
The Clay Place Podcast - Oxford Clay
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 topi...
The Clay Place Podcast - Abilu Creations
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 inspirati...
The Clay Place Podcast - Fabiola Ladino
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 prese...
The Clay Place Podcast - John Roynon
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...
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