Podcast Interviews
CRAFTCAST with Alison Lee was first heard in March, 2006. Since then, there have been almost 1 million downloads. Host Alison Lee talks to a well-known artist in their field and gets right down to the how, what and why behind each artist’s works. Thousands of listeners have written in to share how listening in to Alison’s interviews has sparked creative and artistic inspiration in their work. From paper to metal clay crafts and creations, Alison surely inspires creativity to her listeners. As Alison says at the end of every show, “Get Your Butt in the Chair and Keep Crafting!”
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Where Soul Meets Craft #233
Episode #233
What if your creative life doesn’t follow the plan? What if the road takes you from biomedical engineering… to art history… to the technology industry… and eventually to becoming a metal clay artist, teacher, publisher, and champion of a creative community? That’s the wonderfully winding story of Brandy Boyd. On this episode of CRAFTCAST: Where […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #232
Episode #232
What if travel could change the way you see craft, culture, and yourself? Join Alison Lee and Patrik Kusek for a fascinating conversation with Gregory Hamilton Miller, founder of Ceramic Adventures. Gregory has spent years exploring the world through craft, including an apprenticeship with legendary Japanese potter Shimaoka Tatsuzo. Together, they’ll talk about craft as […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #231
Episode #231
The Hard Reset Every Creative Needs! Have you ever wondered why taking a break isn’t always enough? In this episode of CRAFTCAST ~ Where Soul Meets Craft, Patrik and I have a heartfelt conversation about what it really means to do a hard reset after life’s challenges leave you feeling creatively depleted. Over the past […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #230
Episode #230
Remember the feeling of the last day of school? The final bell rang, summer stretched out in front of you, and suddenly the world felt full of possibility. No schedules. No homework. Just endless days to ride your bike, build forts, make art, explore the woods, catch fireflies, or simply let your imagination lead the […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #229
Episode #229
We all go through those times where we feel creatively exhausted. The ideas stop. Everything feels harder than it should, and we start convincing ourselves we’re failing because we’re tired. We are good at being hard on ourselves. In this episode, Patrik and I talk honestly about burnout, losing your creative mojo, and why being […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #228
Episode #228
Me: Be honest. If I walked into your studio right now, would I see: A) a clear, inspiring workspace… or B) twelve half-finished projects, three mystery tools, and something sticky? Patrik: First of all, the sticky thing is probably important. LOL Me: Of course it is. LOL Patrik: Look, people, love to say they’re “creatively […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #227
Episode #227
In this episode, Patrik and I sit down with the smart and resourceful Pam East to talk about what’s on every metal clay artist’s mind right now and how to keep creating when silver clay feels like a luxury item. Pam shares clever, real-world ways to stretch your materials (without sacrificing design), smart substitutions you […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #226
Episode #226
What really goes on behind the scenes of the craft world? This week on CRAFTCAST, we’re hanging out with Abby Glassenberg, co-founder and president of Craft Industry Alliance, and talking about the creative world from a whole different angle.
Where Soul Meets Craft #225
Episode #225
Creative block is rude. One minute you’re full of ideas, the next you’re staring at your worktable like it personally betrayed you. In this episode, Patrik Kusek and I share favorite quotes from listeners. It’s those lines people return to when creativity goes missing, confidence dips, or starting feels strangely difficult. Some quotes are brilliant. […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #224
Episode #224
In this Craftcast podcast episode, Patrik and I are joined by CRAFTCAST instructors Mags Bonham and Wizz Stearne for a lively conversation about the quotes that inspire us, guide us, and sometimes make us laugh out loud. We shared favorite words and sayings that have sparked creativity, helped us through challenges, and stayed with us […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #223
Episode #223
Today I’m talking with Janine Vangool, founder and editor of Uppercase, a magazine that celebrates creativity in all its forms. We talk about building an independent print publication, curating inspiring content, supporting artists, and why print still matters in a scroll-happy world. Janine shares how UPPERCASE began, how it evolved into books, compendiums, and creative […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #222
Episode #222
Patrik and I had the absolute honor of talking with Harriete Estel Berman, artist, activist, and one of the most fearless voices in contemporary jewelry. We dive into recycled materials, social commentary, creative courage, and how to build a body of work that truly stands for something. But this episode isn’t just about jewelry. It’s […]
