Clay and Kin

Chasing Patterns: Our Curious Dive into Marbled Clay

The Marble Technique in Ceramics In this episode of Clay & Kin, we dive into the mesmerizing world of marble technique in ceramics — a process that blends artistry, che

A Lifetime in Clay: Dad’s 80‑Year Story

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 h

The Garden Teaches You Everything

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.

Into the Blue: Dad’s Diving Life

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 th

The USA Clay Project at 250: A Community Masterpiece

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 piec

Exploring Matcha & Clay with Dad

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 lineag

Layered Marks: Dad and I Explore Screen Printing on Clay

In this episode, Dad and I dive into the layered, tactile world of screen printing on clay—a process that blends precision, experimentation, and a little bit of magic. We

Hands in Clay, Hearts in New York: A Knicks Win Conversation

In this episode, Dad and I take a joyful detour from clay to the court, breaking down the Knicks’ big win and what it means to longtime fans like him. We talk legacy, loy

When the Bell Stops, But the Calling Doesn’t

In this episode of Clay & Kin, Dad and I explore what happens when a lifelong teacher steps out of the classroom but never stops teaching. We talk about identity, purpose

Saving the Studio: Fighting for Ceramics and the Arts

This week, Dad and I take on a growing crisis in higher education: the removal of ceramics, studio arts, and humanities programs from colleges and universities across the

What Dad Carried Home from NSECA

Fresh from the 2026 NSECA Conference in Detroit, Dad and I talk about what stayed with him long after the sessions ended. The ideas, artists, and conversations that left

Seeing with care: best practices for visiting a gallery or museum

In this episode of Clay & Kin, Dad and I sit down to talk about something every art lover—and every curious visitor—should know: the best practices for experiencing museu

Thrown in the Fire : Art in Political Times

In This episode Dad and I explore the long, intertwined relationship between art and public life—how creativity becomes a language for expressing identity, challenging no

From the Artist’s View: How to Experience Art More Deeply

In this episode of Clay & Kin, we explore what it really means to experience art—not just look at it. Dad and I talk about the best practices for visiting museums and gal

Analog Hands, Digital Horizons

In this episode,Dad and I have a thoughtful conversation about the surprising and beautiful tension between digital media and clay. We explore how ancient, tactile practi

On the Road to Detroit: Preparing for NSECA 2026

In this special father–daughter episode, I sit down with dad, Richard Buncamper ceramics teacher, mentor, and artist of more than forty years—to talk about the upcoming 2

Clay Reimagined: Altering Art After It’s Yours

What happens when a ceramic piece leaves the studio and enters someone’s home—does its story end, or just begin? In this episode of Clay & Kin, Dad and I, dive into the f

Clay remembers what hands forget

In this episode, Dad and I explore the afterlife of ceramics—how art endures, how legacy is carried, and how stories live on through the vessels we leave behind.

Finding Your Voice: Becoming Your Own Unique Artist

In this heartfelt and illuminating conversation, dad and I explore what it truly means to become your own unique artist. From early influences to creative breakthroughs.

Layers of Meaning: Surface Development in Ceramics

In this richly textured conversation, Dad and I discuss the art and intention behind surface development in ceramics. From glaze chemistry to storytelling through texture