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Jan. 29, 2025

Letting Go Of Overthinking In Pottery with Sage Morgan

Letting Go Of Overthinking In Pottery with Sage Morgan

In this episode, Nic Torres interviews Sage Morgan, a talented potter known for her sgraffito designs inspired by small creatures and plants. The discussion covers Sage's journey into pottery, starting at age 15, the importance of patience in pottery, and how assistance roles have shaped her skills. Sage explains her unique approach to pottery, incorporating 2D designs into 3D forms using porcelain, inspired by Japanese and Korean pottery. She also shares valuable advice on overcoming anxiety, the benefits of in-person vs. online sales, and the significance of discovering one's unique artistic voice. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, continuous experimentation, and learning from others in the pottery craft.  You can learn more about sage by checking out her instagram https://www.instagram.com/grumpydwarfpottery/

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00:00 Introduction and Newsletter Invitation 01:07 Interview with Sage Morgan Begins 02:20 Sage's Journey into Pottery 03:23 The Role of Being an Assistant 06:11 Discovering Sgraffito Pottery 07:59 Overcoming Artistic Anxiety 16:01 Business Side of Pottery 22:57 Finding Your Unique Voice 28:39 Final Thoughts and Advice

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July 10, 2023

#210 Slip Casting Secrets: Unlocking the Mysteries of Marbled Ceramic…

In this podcast episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Sean from Forest Ceramic Company, who transitioned from a chemist to a ceramics artist. We delve into the process of his unique marbled ceramics creations, his leap into full-time pottery,...

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Dec. 22, 2023

#303 Following Your Artistic Intuition w/ Anastassia Zamaraeva

The Questions we ask will determine how our pottery will look like that's why I created a Free 15 questions to help you discover your voice template go grab it here In this inspiring episode, we delve into the world of pottery creation with the...

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Jan. 22, 2024

#323 The Secrets To Creating Slab Built Pottery with Sarah Pike

In the podcast episode we hear from Sarah Pike , a potter who has transformed her early fascination with clay into a successful career, balancing the demands of family life on a ranch with her passion for pottery. She recounts her transition from...

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April 8, 2024

#369 How to make drippy pottery vases w/Ana Shioshita

In this insightful episode, our guest is Ana Shioshita, a multifaceted artist who balances her job in the film industry with her passion for pottery. Ana discusses her journey in pottery, starting from childhood experiences to her current work,...

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