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Podcast: Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres
Episode: #206 From Wheel Throwing to Handbuilding with Susan McHenry
Description: In this podcast episode, host Nic Torres interviews Susan McHenry, a master of earthenware pottery. They discuss Susan's journey from wheel throwing to handbuilding in ceramics, the highs and lows of pottery-making, and Susan's hobbies of baking and independent film. The conversation then dives into her creative process, her botanical-inspired designs, and her use of colored slips. Susan shares her experiences with troubleshooting clay and glaze recipes and how she turned obstacles into opportunities for growth. The episode wraps up with an exploration of the role of nature and community in Susan's artistic journey, her experiments with glaze, and...