159: Deb Schwartzkopf on cultivating the perfect studio space

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler I talk with Deb Schwartzkopf. For more than a decade she lived from coast-to-coast studying ceramics and taking part in artist-in-residence programs. Deb’s circuitous path to setting up her studio represents a trend many itinerant potters of her generation experience. Upon returning home to Seattle, WA she bought a home and built Rat City Studios, named after the neighborhood in which she lives. In our interview we talk about utilizing criticism from a teacher to improve your work, returning to a challenging form to find aesthetic resolution, and cultivating hobbies that feed one’s studio practice. To find out more about her work please visit www.ratcitystudios.com.

This episode of Tales of the Red Clay Rambler is sponsored by Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN. Enriching lives through art since 1945 by providing life-changing, inspiring, and invigorating opportunities for people of all skill levels. Explore your creativity immersed in Arrowmont's multi-discipline craft workshops ranging between fiber arts, woodworking, metals, ceramics and much more. Arrowmont’s 2017 workshop sneak peek is now online at arrowmont.org! You can browse topics and instructors to start planning your workshop with early registration opening November 1. Register today and save the $50 registration fee and secure your spot! To register call 865-436-5860 or visit www.arrowmont.org.