by Ben Carter
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast features weekly interviews with ceramic artists from around the world. Host Ben Carter talks with potters, sculptors, and designers about their creative practice. www.talesofaredclayrambler.com
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April 10, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal">MaryMar Keenan is the owner and lead designer of MM Clay, a manufacturer of custom dinnerware in San Francisco, CA. In our interview we talk about her career path to entrepreneurship, working with chefs to design restaurant ware, and increasing production when you have a limited amount of space. <a href="https://mmclay.com/">www.mmclay.com.</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I’m happy to be taking part in this year’s <a href= "https://asparagusvalleypotterytrail.com/lucy-fagella/">Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail</a>, where I will be a guest of Lucy Fagella April 26<sup>th</sup> and 27<sup>th</sup> in Greenfield, MA. I’ll also be in the first annual <a href= "https://www.princetonpotteryfestival.com/">Princeton Pottery Festival</a>, happening at the Princeton Day School May 3<sup>rd</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup>. Both events feature an excellent selection of both emerging and established artists. Hope to see you there.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #313131;"> Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art</strong> <a href= "http://www.Rosenfieldcollection.com">www.Rosenfieldcollection.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Cornell Studio Supply</strong> <a href="https://cornellstudiosupply.com/">www.cornellstudiosupply.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Michigan Mud 2025</strong> <a href= "https://michclay.com/">www.michclay.com</a></p>
March 25, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal">Derek Reeverts is a figure sculptor based in Gainesville, FL, where he is the teaching lab specialist at the University of Florida. In our interview we talk about his use of symbols and tools to depict the midwestern work ethic, teaching students to build and use energy efficient kilns, and the changes the Florida education system has gone through in recent years. <a href= "http://www.derekreeverts.com/">www.derekreeverts.com.</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Derek is a member of the NCECA Green Task Force, which will be taking part in the project space at this year’s conference. Check out Matt Fiske, Hamish Jackson, and others for a wild clay experience that includes learning how to ethically harvest and process wild clay using materials from Utah. If you will be at the conference this week in Salt Lake City come to one of the live tapings that will be happening throughout the day on March 27<sup>th</sup> and 28<sup>th</sup>. Find out more on the NCECA app or <a href="http://www.nceca.net">www.nceca.net</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I’m happy to be taking part in this year’s <a href= "https://asparagusvalleypotterytrail.com/lucy-fagella/">Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail</a>, where I will be a guest of Lucy Fagella April 26<sup>th</sup> and 27<sup>th</sup> in Greenfield, MA. I’ll also be in the first annual <a href= "https://www.princetonpotteryfestival.com/">Princeton Pottery Festival</a>, happening at the Princeton Day School May 3<sup>rd</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup>. Both events feature an excellent selection of both emerging and established artists. Hope to see you there.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #313131;"> Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art</strong> <a href= "http://www.Rosenfieldcollection.com">www.Rosenfieldcollection.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Cornell Studio Supply</strong> <a href="https://cornellstudiosupply.com/">www.cornellstudiosupply.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Bray Clay</strong> <a href= "https://archiebrayclay.com/">www.archiebrayclay.com</a></p>
March 12, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal">Lindsey M. Dillon and Donte of Earth Nation join me this week to talk about fan culture, selling ceramics at pop culture conventions, and their podcast <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mud-peddlers-ceramic-art-behind-the-scenes/id1523600736"> The Mud Peddlers</a>. We also talk about Donte’s experience teaching ceramics through his YouTube channel and The Mud Peddlers participation in the NCECA podcast room a few years back. If you will be at this year’s NCECA in Salt Lake City come to one of the live tapings that will be happening throughout the day on March 27<sup>th</sup> and 28<sup>th</sup>. This episode is part of a duo, so I want to thank Lindsey and Donte for having me on their show recently. Check out <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/108-chat-with-ben-carter-of-the-brickyard-network/id1523600736?i=1000691040009"> episode 108 of The Mud Peddlers podcast</a> where we talk about the founding of the Brickyard Network and my windy career path in ceramics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <a href= "http://www.lindseymdillon.com">www.lindseymdillon.com</a> <a href= "http://www.earthnationceramics.com">www.earthnationceramics.com</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I’ll be teaching two workshops this summer on ceramic surface design. The first will be at UNR Lake Tahoe June 16th-20th. I’ll also be at Snow Farm in Williamsburg, MA August 14 - 17, 2025. If you are interested in building layers through mark making and pattern, join me on either coast for a week full of experimentation and community. To register visit <a href= "https://www.unr.edu/lake-tahoe/research-and-creative-activities/holman-arts-and-media/summer-arts-workshops/ben-carter?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaRuhVd3swJGFqkbXARZjHj4yI-wSlXW5zqZuSCAfuu9biOqzBlPXNLEl8_aem_LXq9e_dvjFGvLW5D8b7Jog"> UNR.edu</a> <span class="MsoHyperlink">or</span> <a href= "https://canvas.snowfarm.org/classes/2854">www.snowfarm.org</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #313131;"> Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art</strong> <a href= "http://www.Rosenfieldcollection.com">www.Rosenfieldcollection.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Cornell Studio Supply</strong> <a href="https://cornellstudiosupply.com/">www.cornellstudiosupply.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Bray Clay</strong> <a href= "https://archiebrayclay.com/">www.archiebrayclay.com</a></p>
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