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Clay & Kin — A father-daughter duo diving into the world of ceramics, art, and everything in between. With over 40 years of teaching experience, Dad brings the wisdom; I bring the curiosity. Together, we mold, glaze, and fire up conversations that celebrate craft and connection.
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A Lifetime in Clay: Dad’s 80‑Year Story (opens the original)
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In this special birthday episode of Clay & Kin, Dad celebrates his 80 years of life, art, and community. Together, we explore what eight decades in ceramics have taught him — about creativity, patience, teaching, and the deep relationships formed through clay. Dad reflects on the moments that shaped his artistic journey, the students who became family, and the ways aging has expanded his perspective as a Ceramicist. This conversation is both a tribute and a time capsule: a father sharing the wis
The Garden Teaches You Everything (opens the original)
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In this episode, Dad — master gardener, ceramic artist, and longtime educator — explore how tending a garden shapes the way he approaches clay, creativity, and community. From the quiet rituals of working the soil to the long arc of nurturing plants through seasons,Dad reflects on the deep parallels between gardening and artmaking: patience, observation, failure, renewal, and the beauty of slow growth. It’s a conversation about creativity rooted in care — and how tending the earth can transform
Into the Blue: Dad’s Diving Life (opens the original)
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This week, we slow down and sink into a conversation about Dad’s diving practice—how being underwater has shaped his sense of self, his teaching, and his connection to the natural world. We talk about beauty, technique, and the small rituals that make diving feel sacred. It’s an episode about presence, creativity, and the way a hobby becomes a lens for understanding life. A gentle, thoughtful dive—Clay & Kin style.
The USA Clay Project at 250: A Community Masterpiece (opens the original)
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In this episode, Dad and talk about the opening and reception of the USA Clay Project’s 250th Anniversary exhibition. We break down what made the final collaborative piece so powerful—from the craftsmanship to the collective vision behind it. Our conversation looks ahead to how community-based clay projects can continue to evolve, inspire, and bring makers together across generations.
Exploring Matcha & Clay with Dad (opens the original)
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In this episode, Dad and I explore the quiet, intentional world of matcha ceremonial tea vessels — from the chawan’s form and weight to the way glaze, texture, and lineage shape the experience of preparing tea. We talk about what makes a matcha bowl successful, how tradition informs contemporary making, and why these vessels carry a kind of presence that goes beyond function.
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