The Kiln Sitters

By: Marianne Chénard Carole Epp and Brendan Tang
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  • Marianne Chénard, Carole Epp and Brendan Tang sit down with artists and makers of all ages from across Canada to shed light on the contemporary ceramic scene. You may have thought Canada was all polar bears and maple syrup, but we’re serving up a heaping dose of artists you should really know about. From the coast to the prairies, the big cities and small communities; we’re here to find out what makes the Canadian ceramic scene so vibrant, diverse, cutting edge and relevant. Join our hosts as they bring you enlightening interviews that will share how Canadian ceramics is internationally recognized for its unique contribution to the field.
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Episodes
  • Live from the New Clay Conference

    Live from the New Clay Conference
    May 7 2024

    We are back from our hiatus to bring you a live recording that happened at the 2023 New Clay Conference in Ottawa, ON. Carole and Marianne talk with presenters Martina Lantin, Zoe Pinnell, Marina Lespérance Lopez, and our co-host Ben Carter (Tales of a Red Clay Rambler). We discuss the high-risk high-reward nature of ceramics, finding work/life balance as a parent, and the vibrant state of the Canadian ceramic community. A big thanks to Kaitlyn Brennan for organizing the conference and to the Richcraft Theatre tech crew for recording this evening.

    Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

    Bray Clay www.archiebrayclay.com
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Rise and Grind with Natalie Waddell

    Rise and Grind with Natalie Waddell
    Oct 3 2023

    To wrap up season 2, Brendan Tang talks with Toronto based artist Natalie Waddell. They make functional work and describe themselves as a maker of things. In the interview they talk about working across mediums and developing their signature darted and folded forms. Today’s Kaolin Crushes are Elissa Barber, Goyer Bonneau, and Natania Nurenburg.

     

    Today’s episode is brought to you by:

     

    For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

     

    The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org
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    52 mins
  • Cilia Sawadogo on her journey from animation to clay

    Cilia Sawadogo on her journey from animation to clay
    Sep 6 2023

    This week on the Kiln Sitters Marianne sits down with Cilia Sawadogo, a renowned animation and film artist who is taking on the medium of ceramics. Cilia shares her path to learning the complexity of clay through her collaborations with several ceramic artists and residencies. She also discusses her participation in the local ceramic community, as well as the influence of popular culture in her art making. Cilia is an Associate Professor in Film Animation at Concordia University. Today’s Kaolin Crushes are Rice Evans, Pansy Ass Ceramics, and Hannah Johnson.

     

    Today’s episode is brought to you by:

     

    For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

     

    The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

     
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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