#226 Pottery, Motherhood, and Community w/ Bri Larson

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of ceramics with guest Bri Larson, a master potter who started her journey in high school and honed her skills at the University of Wisconsin River Falls and the Steel Yard in Providence, Rhode Island. Bree discusses her experiences, learnings, and the impact of her residency on her craft. She talks about the transformations she went through, especially during the global pandemic, which led her to discover her unique voice in ceramics. Bree also opens up about her artistic evolution, her focus on wheel-thrown porcelain pieces adorned with hand-drawn imagery, and the importance of resilience. She shares insights into finding one's unique voice in pottery, the value of community support, and the role of motherhood in her artistic journey. The episode emphasizes the value of practice, repetition, and occasional breaks in nurturing progress and inspiration in art. You can learn more about Bri by checking out her instagram @brilarsonart

Top 3 Value Bombs:

1. Discovering One's Unique Voice in Pottery: Bree shares her personal journey in pottery, explaining how slowing down and focusing on one technique or aspect of pottery at a time helped her find her unique voice in ceramics. This focus and experimentation allowed her to develop her distinctive style and technique. This is a valuable lesson for anyone struggling to find their unique voice in any creative endeavor.

2. The Importance of Community and Support: Bree emphasizes the significant role her artist community played in her growth and development as a potter. Having a supportive network to share ideas, get feedback, and learn from can be crucial for artistic growth and progress.

3. Value of Practice and Repetition: The podcast highlights the importance of practice and repetition in developing one's craft and finding inspiration. Whether it's pottery or any other form of art, constant practice can lead to discovering what you love about your work and how to improve it.

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Bri Larson

Ceramic Artist and Illustrator

Bri makes wheel thrown pottery adorned with colorful clays and hand drawn imagery arrayed in patterns across the clay’s surface. Originally from the great state of Minnesota, she currently has her studio in New England. In 2013 Bri earned a BFA from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, majoring in ceramics under Randy Johnston and learning a lot about wood firings.

In 2018 Bri moved to Providence, Rhode Island to start a two year long residency at The Steel Yard where she shifted her focus from atmospheric firings to electric firings at cone 6. In 2020, she moved across the border to Connecticut to help her husband’s family while still continuing to work in Providence, RI. Bri currently has a studio located in the Nicholson File Artist Community and a small studio space at home.

When not working in the studio or caring for her 1 year old baby, you can find Bri hiking and biking the outdoors, knitting with hand dyed yarn or playing D&D with her friends.