Even though they weren’t at NCECA, Lindsey and Donte had a grand time chatting ceramics and tea with local tea aficionado and Sacramento business owner Linda of Tea Cozy. There’s talk of Tea 101 for the leaf-curious, the connection between tea and the vessels used to drink it, and how you can save some cash on your next matcha latte -- 'cuz it's gettin' crazy out there. Need a cuppa? Want to do…
Last year’s highlights. This year’s hopes. Lindsey and Donte are back for a late New Year’s check-in. There’s talk of glaze calculators, post-apocalyptic merchants, and Donte’s unexpected…marriage? _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since…
Lindsey and Donte catch up after coming back from two very different trips. There’s talk of Lindsey’s aesthetic aspirations, Donte’s change of heart with Mason stains, and why sometimes sh*t feels so crazy you gotta have at least a few minutes of freshman poli-sci in a ceramics podcast. _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature…
Ever thought about teaching a workshop or class? Lindsey and Donte chat about their experiences teaching, and share some tips for both beginners and those with some experience. There’s talk of class structure, communication styles…and how a switch on your pottery wheel can make you a better teacher. Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with…
Clay types and cooling rates and glaze absorption oh my! Donte sits down with Carmen Allen ( @shapethevoidstudios ) of Mayco to chat about finding flexibility and customization through glaze testing. Donte also brings along questions from his students, and asks why those Mayco test tiles look like more than just teardrops.. Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for…
We’re not. We promise. Here’s an update filled with new jobs, new glazes, and new things on the horizon. Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes! _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in…
Join Donte for a chat with Cory Brown (@corybrownceramics) and Stephen Creech (@creechoftheeast) of AMACO Brent. There’s talk of the behind-the-scenes of product development, wading through glaze mysteries, and dream projects for these ceramics nerds. Thank you so much Cory and Stephen for taking your time to chat with The Mud Peddlers! _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning…
Donte walks Lindsey along his road busting some myths about mocha diffusion. There’s talk of viscous fingering, authority figures and critical thinking, and curiosity. Have you ever tried mocha diffusion in your work? P.S. This video was recorded a week ago, so Donte’s video should be out next week, and Donte’s patrons should have early access now! _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an…
Donte chats with Jim Skutt and Chad Stewart of Skutt. Yes. That Skutt. There’s talk of firing best practices, the future of ceramics education, some really impactful new projects coming down the pipeline, Donte’s ultimate kiln feature wish list…and the definitive answer to how many peep holes to leave open during a firing. What would you have asked Skutt if you were sitting with Donte in this…
Lindsey interviews Donte about his recent experience at NCECA, or the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. There's talk of new clays, celebrity meetups, how Donte managed his social battery...and some ceramics world royalty he got to meet >_> If you didn’t go to NCECA, were there any shared stories from the event that inspired you? If you went to NCECA, what’s a favorite memory from…