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The Long Thread PodcastCharan Sachar, Creative with ClayLike many spinners, Charan Sachar discovered fiber crafts without realizing that they would transform his life. While studying for a masters degree in computer science, he began working with clay, making functional and decorative pieces. He loved the cool, slick texture of clay and the pleasure of working with his hands, eventually making pottery his full-time career. During down times in the pottery studio and at home, he began knitting. The soft texture and warmth of knitting proved a perfect complement to his work in clay.
Knitting not only changed Charan’s daily life, it also made it...2024-12-2855 min
Tales From the Fiber Side: Epic Fiber stories from history and mythFibery Tiny Talks Episode 2 : "Exploration" with Guest Charan SacharIn this episode we are talking about 'exploration' as fiber artists, with special guest and Fiberygoodness Artist in Residence Charan Sachar, spinner and potter from 'Creative With Clay" (USA). We talk about how we approach our fiber art through the lens of exploration, experimentation, and discovery.2021-01-1741 min
The Being Creative PodcastTextile Inspired Pottery with Charan SacharThis week we talk to Charan Sachar, a potter and all around creator who finds inspiration for his work in the influences of other mediums. I first learned about Charan's company Creative With Clay at a knitting event that I went to with my wife. Since seeing his work for the first time, we have visited his booth at several other events and have taken home some of his wares.I hope you enjoy this conversation and if you want to learn more about Charan and what he is doing you can find him at www.creativewithclay.com or on...2020-09-2943 min
Fiber HooliganCharan Sachar (05-25-2020): Creative with clay & so much moreMonday (05/25/2020) my guest was Charan Sachar from Creative with Clay. If you’ve been to a STITCHES West in the past couple of years, you might have met him & seen his wonderful work first hand.
Charan Sachar lived in India for a significant part of his life where his mother ran a boutique, designing clothes for brides and bridesmaids. The designs, colors, fabrics, and embroidery he came across then have a strong impact on his work now.
In 2014, Charan took up knitting as a hobby and very soon the knit patterns started making an appearance into his work. Very soon, he purch...2020-05-2500 min