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My Crafting LifeFlorian GadsbyCelebrated Potter Florian Gadsby joins Dom Chinea to take Questions from the Audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-0123 min
My Crafting LifeMy Crafting Life with Dom & Izzy LettyPotter Izzy Letty tells Dom how taking a ceramics evening class led to her ditching her corporate day job, being mentored by Florian Gadsby on the BBC1 show Make It At Market and a collaboration with Fortnum and Mason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-1036 min
Three Northern MakersEp. 187 - Are you Prepared?Pierre’s Glass Door Disaster and Steve It definitely making IT ?Huge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and a...
2025-05-181h 22
My Crafting LifeMy Crafting Life with Dom & Florian GadsbyCelebrated Potter Florian Gadsby discusses social media, working with chef Nigel Slater and being ganged up on by old school potters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-2940 min
Lucky Paper RadioRandomness Revisited — Strategy vs. Tactics in Game DesignAndy and Anthony revisit randomness in Magic with more resources and input form listeners. They talk about decision making at large and small scales in games: strategy vs tactics, and how randomness impacts what kind of planning are rewarded.
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Stardew Valley
bdouble0 on YouTube
Florian Gadsby on YouTube
Board Game Design Day: White, Brown, and Pink: The Flavors of Tabletop Game Randomness
Andy’s coaching video with Brian Coval
The Cascade Cube
Ben Brode on the Search Engine Podcast
Edward Snowden on the Joe...
2024-09-091h 09
Material Matters with Grant GibsonFlorian Gadsby on clay and becoming a potter.Florian Gadsby is a bit of a phenomenon. The ceramicist currently has a new show at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and has also published a memoir, By My Hands, that charts his formative years with clay, including apprenticeships in the UK and, most intriguingly, Japan. Essentially, it unpicks his route to becoming a fully, fledged professional potter, while at the same time, providing tips about his thinking and process. Since he started on Instagram a decade ago, Florian has built up a social media following that can only be described as formidable. He’s part of a...
2024-01-2958 min
The Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small BusinessS2E13: Thoughts On Design & Product Placement - Selling Your PotteryIn this episode, I talk about ways to underscore your style and set yourself apart from others in your own way by asking: "Who's it for?", "What's it for?", and "What change are you trying to make?".
Books: The Practice: Shipping Creative Work. by Seth Godin
An example of intentional design and why.
See The Florian Gadsby Mug Post Here.
See my friend Angela and the details section of her cat bowls here.
Say hello to my cousin Beth here.
2023-10-2937 minThe Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small BusinessS2E13: Thoughts On Design & Product Placement - Selling Your PotteryIn this episode, I talk about ways to underscore your style and set yourself apart from others in your own way by asking: "Who's it for?", "What's it for?", and "What change are you trying to make?".
Books: The Practice: Shipping Creative Work. by Seth Godin
An example of intentional design and why.
See The Florian Gadsby Mug Post Here.
See my friend Angela and the details section of her cat bowls here.
Say hello to my cousin Beth here.
2023-10-2937 minThe Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small BusinessS2E12: Thoughts On Design & Creating Prototypes - Creating Your PotteryIn my opinion, bad art might be forms and elements that communicate poorly. In this episode, I talk about taking the work from a design in your sketchbook to creating a clay prototype of your form. I discuss what bad art might be and a few topics concerning the many elements that might be included in a form you create. I then go into some of the philosophy about these design concepts.
The podcast mentioned where Dennis Allen talks about his throwing stick.
Clay At Our Core: A Pottery Podcast - Episode 59: Dennis Allen plays music, d...
2023-10-1540 minThe Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small BusinessS2E12: Thoughts On Design & Creating Prototypes - Creating Your PotteryIn my opinion, bad art might be forms and elements that communicate poorly. In this episode, I talk about taking the work from a design in your sketchbook to creating a clay prototype of your form. I discuss what bad art might be and a few topics concerning the many elements that might be included in a form you create. I then go into some of the philosophy about these design concepts.
The podcast mentioned where Dennis Allen talks about his throwing stick.
Clay At Our Core: A Pottery Podcast - Episode 59: Dennis Allen plays music, d...
2023-10-1540 min
Front RowKatherine Rundell on Impossible Creatures, the rise of crafts on social mediaKatherine Rundell on her new children’s fantasy book, Impossible Creatures. It's a story of two worlds, ours and one where the animals of myth and legend still survive, and thrive. A fantasy which does not shirk from dark themes, and was inspired by the metaphysical poetry of John Donne. The next finalist in the National Short Story Award is South African writer Nick Mulgrew . His story, The Storm, is set in suburban Durban describes a toxic family dynamic against a backdrop of the dramatic and dangerous thunderstorms he remembers from his own childhood.
Traditional crafts are as...
2023-09-1342 min
We Are Makers PodcastWe Are Makers In Conversation with Florian Gadsby
Welcome to Episode 52 of our We Are Makers podcast. In this episode, hosts Jack and Kate are joined by the talented ceramicist Florian Gadsby, as they sit down in North London for an insightful conversation.
Florian Gadsby is a renowned ceramicist based in North London, and for the past five years, he has been sharing his artistic journey on Instagram. Through his posts, Florian not only showcases his exquisite tableware, one-of-a-kind decorative and sculptural vessels, and occasional commissions, but also delves into the processes, ideas, and discoveries behind his craft. To provide even more depth and detail, Florian has...
2023-07-282h 32
The Picture Show with Austin and Phil Rood94-Let's Make Talkies (Babylon)TRIGGER WARNING- this week's conversation contains discussion of suicide as depicted in the film Babylon
This week Aus and Phil return from their hiatus to explore the wild world of early Hollywood by breaking down 2022's Babylon. The guys talk about changing industries, depravity and the subcultures that make room for it, art for the masses, and elephant shit. It's truly a wild conversation that goes as many odd places as the movie it covers.
book adaptations, and how casting the right actors makes all the difference...
2023-04-171h 38
Slate TechnologyICYMI: The Internet Should Be FunOn today’s episode, Daisy Rosario is joined by Nitish Pahwa and they’re talking about the places they go to when they need online comfort. They discuss cute cartoon affirmations, the need for satisfaction, and hear from a few Slate colleagues about their own comforting online enclaves.Some of our recommendations:@unclogging_drains on TikTok@catsofyore on Instagram@itslennie, an animated blob sharing affirmations on TikTok@Jesssoweird, the baby that tries on wigs on TikTokASMR rug cleaningFloria...
2023-03-0839 min
ICYMIThe Internet Should Be FunOn today’s episode, Daisy Rosario is joined by Nitish Pahwa and they’re talking about the places they go to when they need online comfort. They discuss cute cartoon affirmations, the need for satisfaction, and hear from a few Slate colleagues about their own comforting online enclaves.Some of our recommendations:@unclogging_drains on TikTok@catsofyore on Instagram@itslennie, an animated blob sharing affirmations on TikTok@Jesssoweird, the baby that tries on wigs on TikTokASMR rug cleaningFloria...
2023-03-0839 min
The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes62. Selling Online vs. Selling In PersonLindsey and Donte debate the pros and cons of selling online and selling in person – and which they prefer. There’s talk of everything from personality types and performance, to location and love notes. How do you prefer to sell your work? If you’ve never sold your work before but are interested in doing so, what’s your biggest barrier to getting started?Tell us in the comments, or tag us on social media!Mentioned ArtistsFlorian Gadsby (@floriangadsby)Mike Cine...
2022-12-1349 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes61.Tips for Making Handles: “You mug cuddlers…”Lindsey and Donte talk all things handles: the different ways you can make them, the pros and cons of each making method, style vs. function, tips for improving your handles if you’re a beginner, and how the way they make handles has changed with time and projects. They recommend a few different artists to look at for reference, and even suggest a bit of handle “homework” if you’re up for it… How do you prefer to make handles? Is there a method you’ve never tried but might like to?T...
2022-11-2252 min
Creative CultureFlorian Gadsby crafts ceramics that sell in one minute (Ep 48)Support the podcast by becoming a WTS+ member: https://www.patreon.com/thewts Florian Gadsby is a ceramicist who creates hand thrown stoneware and pottery out of his studio in North London. He’s made thousands of exquisite cups, mugs, bowls, vases, jars and more which he sells on his website at floriangadsby.com. About 5 or 6 years ago he began diligently posting his work daily on instagram and hasn't missed a day since. Three years ago Florian began making and posting videos on YouTube allowing him to dive deeper into the proces...
2022-09-161h 01
Wheel Talk#153 - New potter, who dis? with Erica KilroyRyan and Becca have a great chat with Erica Kilroy, Ryan's studio assistant, with plenty of laughs along the way. They chat about learning pottery at a local studio, what she does for Ryan's studio process, how she has improved her own process since working for Ryan, and plenty more. Thanks for joining us Erica!-----Find more about Erica below-----Instagram - @erica_irene_k and @close_enough_kilroyResources@emilyrussceramicsAdam Field pulling videoFlorian Gadsby YouTubePunch Up the Jam podcast
2022-07-021h 11Wheel Talk#137 - Playing the Instagram Game with Curt Hammerly from Hammerly CeramicsRyan is joined by Curt Hammerly from Hammerly Ceramics to talk all about Instagram today. They discuss collaborations, the algorithm, Instagram stats, getting paid for Instagram Reels, and managing social media as a small business owner. Let us know if you enjoyed the topic and would like to hear more focused discussions like this with guests.If you missed our last discussion with Curt, check out Episode #50 - Shop Talk with Curt Hammerly-----Find more about Curt's business below-----Instagram - @hammerlyceramicsWebsite - https://www...
2022-03-121h 08
North v South102. The least interactive podcast out thereIs it ever a good idea to tunnel under avolcano? In a world where this sounds like a good idea to many of our leaders, we discuss following narrative and finding truth.
Rob's been watching pottery porn. Jon's been up a volcano taking photos of pin badges. Why, oh why do we need Client Day? Why do we need another version of The Ipcress File? Why do we need free microfibre cloths with everything? Why do we eat so many pies? Answers inside. Possibly.Deep Space Fleet Pin BadgeMini photography studio set-up with SmallRig...
2022-03-0851 minWheel Talk#102s - Reclaiming your clayRyan and Becca give some insights about recycling your mountain of clay scraps effectively. They recap how they have handled reclaim in the past, what they do now, and what you should consider adapting to your situation. The price of new clay, time invested/lost by recycling, clay consistency, and studio spacing are a few factors to consider. Resources:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CRgvplFi372/ (Florian Gadsby)https://www.instagram.com/reel/CM8FV5ZFxf6/ (Joel Cherrico)Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- I don’t reclaim - can you convince me...
2021-07-2139 min