Episodes

In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, Nic Torres discusses the important decision potters face between creating pottery as an art form or focusing on selling their creations. He emphasizes the need to determine one's prima...

In this episode of Shape Your Pottery, Adam shares his journey through numerous failures and eventual successes in the pottery world. He discusses his worst experience of losing an entire kiln worth of work, how he started hi...

In this episode, Nic Torres reacts to a YouTube video titled 'How I Solve the Happy Artist's Curse,' discussing the intricacies of the creative process in art and pottery. He emphasizes the importance of finding joy in specif...

In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, Nic Torres discusses how to know when you're heading in the right direction with your pottery. He shares his personal experiences, from learning to sculpt to creating fan art mugs, emp...

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery,' host Nic Torres interviews Nicole Curcio a passionate potter and painter. Nicole challenges the notion of comparing one's work to others, emphasizing the importance of individual gro...

If you have been thinking about making fan art but aren't sure if it is actually your own voice or not never fear because in this episode I will be talking about just that Get your 53 themes by clicking this link shapingyourp...

In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I am doing something a little different and reacting to Mae Ceramics about the Importance of Play For Creatives Check out Mae's youtube channel by clicking here https://www.youtube.com/...

In this episode, host Nic Torres interviews Natalie Miller from Fledgling Studios, discussing pottery techniques and common misconceptions in the pottery world. Natalie shares her journey of discovering a passion for pottery,...

There is a right and wrong way when comparing art in this episode that is exactly what you will be learning to do Join The Shaping Your Pottery Newsletter By Clicking This Link shapingyourpottery.com/newsletter

In this episode, the host welcomes a pottery artist who transitioned from a marine biology career to becoming a full-time ceramicist. The discussion explores the importance of pursuing joy in pottery, the artist's journey sta...

In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, host Nic Torres discusses how to overcome artistic stagnation by experimenting with new techniques and ideas. He shares his personal journey of evolving his pottery from traditional wh...

In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, Christina Bendo, a woodfire potter, delves into her journey and expertise in the world of pottery. Christina discusses the commonly held belief in the pottery community that potters mu...

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery,' Nic Torres shares his strategies for regaining inspiration in pottery and art. He debunks the myth that inspiration is a prerequisite for creating art and provides practical methods ...

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery,' host Nic Torres interviews Shawna Pincus a potter who shares her journey from initially pursuing photography to falling in love with pottery. Shawna discusses how being a mother has ...

In this episode, Nic Torres explores the benefits of scaling your pottery up or down to enhance your skills. He shares insights from his own experience, where making tiny sculptures revealed gaps in his technique for larger p...

In this episode, Nic Torres addresses the common issue of losing the spark for pottery or art over time. He explores why we initially fall in love with pottery, the challenges we face, and how repetitive tasks can lead to bor...

In this episode of 'Shape Your Pottery,' host Nic Torres interviews Tzipporah Schvarcz, a passionate potter who shares her thoughts on the importance of creative freedom in ceramics. They discuss the negative impact of rigid ...

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres,' Nic shares three practical methods to simplify your art-making process. He emphasizes the importance of breaking down complex projects into smaller, manageable steps,...

In this episode of Shaping Pottery, Nic interviews Molly Walter, a passionate potter and artist who transitioned from various art forms like painting, drawing, and sculpture into the world of ceramics. Molly shares her philos...

In this episode, Nic Torres offers practical advice for individuals looking to get back into pottery after taking a long break. He discusses common challenges such as busy schedules and life commitments, providing three key t...

Should You Simplify Your Art? Insights and Practical Advice In this episode, Nic Torres reflects on a conversation with artist Laura Williams about the complexities of art creation and whether simplifying art can be benefici...

In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, Mike Griffin shares his journey and insights in the pottery world. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, experimenting with new techniques, and seeking inspiration from ...

In this episode, Nic Torres explores the critical differences between play and practice in pottery. Drawing from his high school sports experience, Nic emphasizes the importance of both experimentation (play) and focused skil...

Laura Williams on Play, Practice, and Teaching Without a Degree In this episode of 'Shape Your Pottery,' Laura Williams challenges commonly held beliefs in the pottery community, particularly the notions that formal degrees ...