July 25, 2010
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Today I talk with author, gardener and lifestyle guru Mar Jennings. I loved talking with Mar and got lots of inspiration for expanding my garden, enjoying life plus some good laughs too! Thank you Mar.
Plus some new craft books, my new favorite movie, and my rose plant addiction source revealed.
xo
above: Mr. Mar Jennings and some amazing hydrangea flowers
above: Life on Mar’s by Mar Jennings
SHOWNOTES
Book
Socks a la carte 2/Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade
French Beaded Flowers/Zoe L. Schneider
Movies
Inception
Music
Gatekeeper/Pomplamoose
Roses
David Austin Roses
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July 2, 2010
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Today I talk with Doug Fisher, president of Mission Control a company, a company dedicated to teach you how to increase your productivity and effectiveness while reducing your stress.
Doug will delve into how to accomplish what is important to you and what to do to eliminate the things that get in your way.
Also, some great movies to chat about, and my new favorite book by Martha Beck.
above: Mission Control website. I love that question!
SHOWNOTES
Books
Martha Beck/Steering by Starlight: The Science and Magic of Finding Your Destiny
Music
Nothing To Wear/Danielle DeLaite
Movie
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Herb and Dorothy
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June 22, 2010
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Today I talk with fiber artist Bonnie McCaffery.
I love learning about an art form where I have little experience. Hearing Ms. McCaffery’s contagious passion for her medium has ignited some quilting ideas of my own. Thanks Bonnie for sharing your excitement of the art!
Also this week a movie I’m waiting to see, a new book on sewing, a website that “smells” amazing, plus all that’s going on here in the CRAFTCAST studio.
above: Portrait Quilts by Bonnie McCaffery
SHOWNOTES
Books
Joel Dewberry/ Sewn Spaces
Websites
BERGAMOTE 22
Music
Syd/Back Home
Movie
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
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June 9, 2010
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Today I talk with Jennifer Kalled.
Ms Kalled is a jeweler that specializes in working with exquisite stones and high karat gold. I loved hearing the passion behind her exquisite creations. Thank you Jennifer for your inspiring words and generous sharing!
Plus, my experience auditioning for Oprah’s OWN network, totally crazy, and all the other CRAFTCAST news and reviews.
above: Boulder Opal Bracelet with Agate Drusy and Pearl
above: Turquoise Earring with Boulder Opal, Tsavorite and Topaz
above: Necklace with Astro Pyrite, Drusy, Pearl, Diamond, Spessartite and Sapphire
SHOWNOTES
Books
Art Cloth/Jane Dunnewold
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest/Stieg Larsson
Websites
http://www.oprah.com/happy
http://www.robertholden.org/index.php
Music
Simply Put/Shane Jackman
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May 26, 2010
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Today I talk with artist, Mona Adisa Brooks.
I fell in love with Ms. Brooks work at a recent craft show. Her creations cannot simply be referred to as dolls, but more like charming companions with their own heart and soul. Enjoy our interview as Mona shares her artistic journey and the inspiration behind her creations.
“I work with porcelain, wood, fabric, and anything else that inspires me to bring my characters into being. I start by forming the porcelain with my hands, letting the clay guide me to uncover the personality that is in the making. I am most inspired by the element of surprise that emerges. I feel I am in a kind of collaboration with raw materials and time.”
~ Mona Adisa Brooks
Also, lots of news and announcements, and descriptions of the new live classes. Take a look at the new CRAFT-O-mercials that explain all about the classes here.
above: The Mad Tea Party
above: Ernest
above: Godot
SHOW NOTES
MUSIC
If You Think You Need Some Lovin/Pomplamoose
BOOKS
Jewelry Illustration/Dominique Audette
Digital Expressions/Susan Tuttle
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May 5, 2010
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Today I talk with Joan Dulla.
It was a loads of fun to spend time with Ms. Dulla and catch some of her passion! Thank you Joan for sharing what inspires you. Below is some of Joan’s work.
Also, keeping up with gardening, puppy rearing, and all that goes on here at the CRAFTCAST studio. Lots to chat about. Happy May!
ABOVE: Asymmetrical Pod Necklace
ABOVE: Emily’s Fine/Niche Award Finalist- Mixed Media 2004
ABOVE: Pearl Tube Necklace, of hand-crocheted 18K gold,
with 10 mm white pearls (inside tube), and 3 mm pearls.
24″ x 1″ x 1 “. Photo: W. Scott Mitchell.
SHOW NOTES
MUSIC
Shane Jackman/Stranger Everywhere
BOOK
The Journal Junkies Workshop/Eric M. Scott and David R. Modler
WEBSITES
reactivemetals.com
http://www.davidaustinroses.com/
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April 22, 2010
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Today I talk with Ms. Arline Fisch.
Ms. Fisch learned to sew and weave from her mother and fell hard for the color red. Growing up in New York, she studied at Skidmore College, receiving her B.S. in Art. Arline Fisch is best known for her crocheted wire works. We talked about her love of “the dramatic” and how it effects her work. Thank you Arline for your generous sharing!
Also, the latest news here in the studio, and upcoming plans here at CRAFTCAST.
above: Bracelet and Glove Arm Ornament
above: Pink and Silver Circles necklace
above:“Black Sea Nettle“, commissioned by the Racine Museum
above: “Orthocanna“, commissioned by the Racine Museum
above: crocheted wire bracelet
above: Silver Anemone necklace
SHOWNOTES
MUSIC
Amy Regan/Til Something Sticks
PUBLICATIONS
Totally Twisted/Kerry Bogert
Selvedge Magazine
WEBSITES
reactivemetals.com
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April 13, 2010
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Today I talk with quilter and author, Jane Sassaman!
Her quilts are spectacular, and the way she works is inspiring no matter what your medium. Check out Ms. Sassaman’s website, plus her book, The Quilted Garden.
Also, new ideas, new books, and studio news all in today’s show.
xo
above: Life Totem 23”x71” ©2009
above: Willow 75”x75” ©1996
above: Glorious Greens 58”x61” ©1998
SHOWNOTES
Music
Allison Crowe/Oceans
Books
Art Making & Studio Spaces/Lynne Perrella
Sculptural Metal Clay Jewelry/Kate McKinnon
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April 1, 2010
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Today I talked with Bruce Pepich, Executive Director and Curator of Collections at the Racine Art Museum.
I had the pleasure of meeting Bruce at the Synergy 2010 conference, where he spoke on a panel with Rachel Carren and Kathleen Dustin, moderated by Jeffery Lloyd Dever. I know you will enjoy Mr. Pepich’s energy and enthusiasm. It’s contagious!
Also, new classes to talk about plus a “killer” book and some music rounds out today’s show.
above: Mr. Bruce Pepich, Executive Director and Curator of
Collections at the Racine
above: Racine Art Museum, Racine WI
SHOWNOTES
Books
Think Twice/Lisa Scottoline
Music
Edwin Derricutt/Not Enough Music
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March 15, 2010
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Today I talk with David Huang, an artist and metalsmith who creates luminous metal vessels. I find myself wishing I could crawl inside anyone of them for a meditative time out! Awe inspiring!
Also today, I celebrate the beginning of year number 5 of CRAFTCAST. My first show was March 14th, 2006, and I interviewed Cathie Filian from Creative Juice. She was just getting ready to launch her show and 4 years later we are both still crafting away.
A big, big hug to everyone who has read my blog, listened to the show, and shared their comments. (I could get really mushy here…)
I look forward to lots more internet adventures together!
xo
above: David’s studio
above: “Enlightenment #769″ 3.25″ x 3″ x 3″ 22-karat gold
above: “Luminosity 808″ 2.75″ x 3.25″ x 3.25″
copper, sterling silver, and 23-karat gold leaf
above: “Luminous Relic 797″ 4.25″ x 3.75″ x 3.75″
copper, sterling silver, and 23-karat gold leaf
SHOWNOTES
Books
Michael DeMeng/Dusty Diablos
Rebecca Kemp Bren/RedWork
Music
Beth Thornley/There’s no Way
Movies
Outsourced
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