Colour and Ceramics

Deana Bada Maloney: Nature-focused ceramic multimedia sculptor

On today's show, Bob Acton @bobacton, interviews Deana Bada Maloney, an Illinois-based ceramic artist and wildlife sculptor whose work brings together hand-built clay, an

Drew Caines: An English sculptor exploring the ancients.

My guest today is Drew Caines, a ceramic artist based in Leeds in the north of England who has been working with clay for almost 30 years. Drew creates richly textured,

Susie Kathol: A Canadian biologist and potter living in the Rocky Mountains.

In this episode of Colour & Ceramics, Bob Acton @bobacton speaks with Susie Kathol, a ceramic artist, wildlife biologist, and botanist based in Revelstoke, BC. Susie bri

Surface Stories Collective: A Toronto Arts Councill-funded Project

SPECIAL EDITION: In this episode of the Colour & Ceramics Podcast, we explore the Surface Stories Collective, https://surfacestoriescollective.lovable.app/, a Toronto-bas

Paul Smith: British Sculptor

My guest today is British ceramic sculptor Paul Smith, who has worked full-time from his studio in North Derbyshire since 1998. Paul is known for his bold, semi-abstract

Mary Fox: A Canadian Potter who loves teaching

This week we're joined by Mary Fox, a self-taught BC potter who turned a lifetime of "learning at the school of hard knocks" into an acclaimed artistic career. Mary share

Kristine Zingelar: A Canadian interdisciplinary artist.

In this episode, Bob Acton joined by interdisciplinary artist Kristine Zingeler. Kristine works across photography, collage, drawing, painting, and sculpture, creating s

Sarah Pike: A Canadian potter making exquisite slab-built, functional ware.

This week on Colour and Ceramics, Bob Acton is joined by Sarah Pike, one of Canada’s top ceramic artists. Sarah is a full-time potter based in Fernie, British Columbia, w

Teresa Wyss: A Canadian small-batch functional potter in Alberta.

In this episode of the Colour and Ceramics Podcast @colourandceramics I @bobacton speak with Calgary potter Teresa Wyss @teresawysspottery about her striking functional c

Robbin Harris: A Canadian Crystalline Ceramic Artist

Today on the Colour and Ceramics Podcast, host Bob Acton shares his interview with Robbin Harris. Robbin Harris is a crystalline ceramic artist based in Calgary, Albert

Heidi McKenzie: A Canadian Ceramic Sculptor who explores ancestry, migration, race and belonging.

This week Bob Acton @bobacton joined by ceramic and installation artist Heidi McKenzie, whose work uses clay and image as archive—exploring ancestry, migration, race, and

Gillian Boon: A Canadian Potter & Prairie Mermaid

I’m thrilled to welcome Gillian Boon to the podcast, an Alberta-based ceramic artist whose work carries the pulse of the ocean, even from the heart of the prairies. Insp

Maricelle Olivier: The Bushland Remembered: Landscape as Surface in Ceramics

This week I’m @bobacton joined on the Colour and Ceramics Podcast @colourandceramics by Australian ceramic artist Maricelle Olivier, whose work is deeply shaped by memory

Shae Bishop: Ceramics, Textiles, and Curiosity-Driven Making

Ceramic artist Shae Bishop joins me @bobacton on the Colour and Ceramics Podcast @colourandceramics this week for a rich conversation about material, curiosity, and commu

Reverend Jane Sheppard: A UK based ceramic artist

Meet Jane Sheppard, a UK-based ceramic artist whose hand-built, smoke-fired vessels echo ancient artefacts and the sacred threads of human experience. Her award-winning w

Susan Trimble: An Australian Ceramic Artist

Today, Bob Acton introduces us to South African–born ceramic artist Susan Trimble who creates joyful, nature-inspired work from her Brisbane studio. After a long career i

Nichole Windblad - Head of Calgary Art Market

Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Nicole Windblad, the creative force behind the Calgary Art Market. Nicole isn’t just curating a show; she’s shaping opportunities.

Clay Meets Fashion: Emily Holmes from Los Angeles

Today, Bob and Zana interview ceramic artist and designer Emily Holmes on the Colour and Ceramics Podcast, who joins us from Los Angeles to talk about her practice of tra

Peter Beard: A UK-based ceramic sculptor

Today's podcast introduces Peter Beard. Peter first discovered clay as a kid, and that early fascination never really left him. While studying industrial and furniture

Miae Kim: Korean born, London-based ceramic artist

I’m excited to welcome Miae Kim—a London-based ceramic artist originally from South Korea. After a career in animation and VFX in L.A., she fell in love with clay at Glen