Made With These Hands Podcast Hugh McNeill Interviews Karen Willis Ceramicist

About this episode

Hugh McNeill interviews ceramicist Karen Willis about her artistic journey and the importance of storytelling in her work.

In this engaging conversation, Hugh McNeill from Made With These Hands Podcast interviews Karen Willis. Karen shares her journey from growing up in a creative household to becoming a successful ceramicist with her brand, Circle of Willis. She discusses the influence of her artistic upbringing, her transition from media to ceramics, and the importance of storytelling in her art. Karen emphasises the joy of creating bespoke pieces that capture personal stories and the challenges of navigating the business side of art. She offers valuable advice for aspiring creatives and reflects on the evolving landscape of television and craft programs. I hope you enjoy this episode of Made With These Hands. https://www.instagram.com/circleofwillis.studio/ https://www.circleofwillis.shop/

People in this episode

Host: Hugh McNeill

Guest: Karen Willis

Topics covered

• ceramics
• artistic journey
• storytelling
• creative advice
• business of art

Keywords

• ceramicist
• art
• storytelling
• bespoke pieces
• creative advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Circle of Willis

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