Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and Metalsmiths
by Christine Mighion
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Marie Kappenman: Making Art, Making Money & Letting Go of the Starving Artist Story
Jul 15, 2026
1h 11m 17s
Kathleen Wille - High Five Lemon and the Gift of Almost Perfect
Jul 1, 2026
1h 13m 06s
Beth Judge - When It's Finally Your Turn to Come Home to Your Creative Self
Jun 17, 2026
59m 16s
Leora Coronel - Cutting River Stones & Making Jewelry with a Sense of Place
Jun 3, 2026
49m 12s
Francesca Kennedy - Making Without Rules: Following Instinct & Creative Curiosity
May 20, 2026
57m 18s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 7/15/26 | creative businessmetalsmithing+5 | Marie Kappenman | Notions of Lovely JewelryInstagram+3 | — | jewelrymetalsmithing+5 | — | 1h 11m 17s | ||
| 7/1/26 | metalsmithingperfectionism+4 | Kathleen Wille | High Five Lemon | — | jewelrymetalsmithing+6 | — | 1h 13m 06s | ||
| 6/17/26 | creative journeyjewelry making+4 | Beth Judge | Tyler School of ArtGIA | Hopewell, New Jersey | jewelry artistmetalsmithing+7 | — | 59m 16s | ||
| 6/3/26 | jewelry makinglapidary art+4 | Leora Coronel | — | Northern CaliforniaYuba River | jewelrylapidary+5 | — | 49m 12s | ||
| 5/20/26 | creativityimagination+5 | Francesca Kennedy | Instagramslowmadepodcast.com+1 | Bay Area | creativityjewelry+8 | — | 57m 18s | ||
| 5/6/26 | metalsmithingartistic process+4 | Norah Payne | Slowmade PodcastInstagram+3 | — | metalsmithingjewelry+5 | — | 1h 06m 49s | ||
| 4/22/26 | jewelry photographyprofessional images+3 | Cole Rodger | coleimage.comchristinemighion.com+4 | — | jewelry photographyprofessional images+3 | — | 1h 15m 18s | ||
| 4/8/26 | gemstone creationjewelry design+5 | Amy BridewellRay Bridewell | bridewellstone.comInstagram | — | gemstonesjewelry+5 | — | 44m 52s | ||
| 3/25/26 | metalsmithingpricing handmade work+4 | Kate Weber | Night Swim DesignsSlowmade+3 | — | metalsmithinghandmade jewelry+5 | — | 1h 07m 04s | ||
| 3/11/26 | jewelrycreativity+3 | Kerin Rose | EtsyEtsyMetal | — | jewelrymetalsmithing+5 | — | 1h 11m 28s | ||
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| 2/25/26 | metalsmithingteaching+5 | Rachel Morris | Eclectic Nature JewelryYouTube+4 | — | metalsmitheducator+6 | — | 1h 05m 36s | ||
| 2/11/26 | jewelry designsustainable practice+4 | Suzanne Schwartz | Instagramsuzanneschwartzjewelry.com+2 | — | jewelry artiststitched metal work+3 | — | 1h 06m 59s | ||
| 1/28/26 | art showssustainability+4 | Janine DeCresenzo | — | — | jewelry careerart festivals+4 | — | 56m 58s | ||
| 1/21/26 | support during uncertain timescoaching for artists+3 | — | Slowmade CollectiveSlowmade Podcast+3 | — | jewelry artistscoaching+3 | — | 12m 42s | ||
| 1/14/26 | art therapyjewelry making+4 | Robin Wade | — | Southern CaliforniaAnchorage, Alaska+2 | artjewelry+6 | — | 1h 05m 01s | ||
| 12/31/25 | metalsmithingcraft empowerment+4 | Laura Jane Bouton | EtsyShopify | Italy | metalsmithingjewelry+6 | — | 1h 02m 57s | ||
| 7/10/24 |  Anya Chang-DePuy: Wabi Sabi Silver - A Journey That Began In India, Balancing Passions, & Living With Intention on 640 Acres in Colorado | Anya first stumbled across the opportunity to learn the craft of metal smithing while traveling solo in India for 6 months in 2016. Little did she know that her love for the craft would deepen and grow over the years to turn into her own small business of WabiSabi Silver. Anya is committed to living a joyful life that centers around sustainability. She is currently a part of a team that is at the beginning stage of building a natural building/permaculture educational site where her yurt and newly built straw bale art studio live. Her efforts towards sustainability show up in her creations through the stones she chooses and through recycling and reclaiming metals. It also shows up in her creative process, taking time to recharge and spark inspiration through the purposeful work of building community and reciprocal relationship with the land. Anya has always loved crafting and building things with her hands and particularly enjoys the meditative quality required of the process. Her hope is to offer pieces infused with a deep care and sweetness that can be felt by the wearer. To find out more about the sustainable building and permaculture education project Anya spoke of please visit earthvilleinstitute.org You can follow Anya and see her beautiful work at the links below. Instagram: @wabisabi_silver Website: wabisabisilver.com If this podcast means something to you and you would like to support it, please take a a moment to give it a few kinds word with a written review on your favorite podcast listening platform. This helps me share the podcast with others. You can also share a favorite episode or consider joining our Slowmade Podcast Patreon community. You support literally makes this podcast possible. Thank you so much! You can follow along or reach out to Christine on Instagram: @christinemighion or @slowmadepodcast or you can send her an email at: [email protected] | — | ||||||
| 7/3/24 |  Liz Kantner & Laryssa Wirstiuk: Defining Your Brand and Telling Your Story, Why You Need to Focus on Building Your Email List, & the Importance of Nurturing Your Audience | In this episode, Christine Mighion talks with Liz Kantner and Laryssa Wirstiuk about marketing for independent jewelry artists. They discuss the challenges of marketing, the importance of branding, and strategies for building a strong brand presence. They emphasize the need for consistency, knowing your audience, and focusing on the bigger picture. They also address the common challenges of time management and the right time to invest in marketing. As the conversation continues Liz and Laryssa touch on the significance of email marketing and the need to nurture and connect with the audience on a personal level. They advise artists to focus on storytelling and authenticity in their emails rather than just promoting their products. Finally, they discuss the challenges of building engagement and community and share insights from their podcast, Success With Jewelry, and their membership program. The Joy Joya Jewelry Brand Incubator Grant The winner of the grant will receive $18,000 worth of marketing support for six months completely free. Other opportunities are available for grant finalists. The deadline to enter is Friday, July 12th. JewelryBrandIncubator.com You can follow along with Liz & Laryssa with the links below: SuccessWithJewelry.com @successwithjewelry JoyJoya.com @joyjoyamarketing LizKantner.com @liz_kantner If this podcast means something to you and you would like to support it, please take a a moment to give it a few kinds word with a written review on your favorite podcast listening platform. This helps me share the podcast with others. You can also share a favorite episode or consider joining our Slowmade Podcast Patreon community. You support literally makes this podcast possible. Thank you so much! You can follow along or reach out to Christine on Instagram: @christinemighion or @slowmadepodcast or you can send her an email at: [email protected] | — | ||||||
| 6/26/24 |  Tracey Timmons: Owning Her Creativity and Reaching Higher, & How Connecting Face to Face with Her Potential Customers Has Helped Her Grow Her Jewelry Business | Tracey Timmons is an exhibiting artist and metalsmith who creates one of kind pieces of jewelry. She has been metalsmithing for about 10 years and is mostly self-guided, learning through books, videos, and trial and error. Tracey participates in art shows and exhibits her work, preferring the in-person experience where people can see and touch her creations. Tracey has recently been accepted to exhibit at the Smithsonian Craft2Wear show, which is a major accomplishment for her and she is super excited to create a special body of work for the show. Like many of us, Tracey faces challenges as a jewelry artist, including occasional feelings of inferiority due to not having a formal arts education. However, she has gained confidence in her abilities and has found her niche in creating one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces inspired by nature, particularly blooms, butterflies, and botanical elements. Tracey values the textures, layers, and colors in her work and enjoys the imperfections and balance she can achieve. In this conversation, Tracey discusses her approach to creating jewelry and the importance of staying true to herself as an artist. She shares how she balances the desire to sell her work with the freedom to create what she truly loves. Tracey also talks about the role of social media in her business and the challenges of pricing her work. She emphasizes the importance of being part of an art community and shares her goals for the future. Instagram: @traceytimmonsjewelry Website: www.traceytimmons.com If this podcast means something to you and you would like to support it, please take a a moment to give it a few kinds word with a written review on your favorite podcast listening platform. This helps me share the podcast with others. You can also share a favorite episode or consider joining our Slowmade Podcast Patreon community. You support literally makes this podcast possible. Thank you so much! You can follow along or reach out to Christine on Instagram: @christinemighion or send her an email at: [email protected] | — | ||||||
| 5/29/24 |  Liette Murphy: Working Through the Challenges of Growing a Business, Setting Boundaries, & Discovering What Works For You | When I started my business, I didn’t have much of a plan other than making jewelry and selling it so I could make more jewelry. I found Etsy and at that time it was easy enough to navigate. Everything felt “figure outable” to quote Marie Forleo and for the most part it was during those early months. Every time I would sell something I felt hopeful that I could really do this. But I really was flying by the seat of my pants. I remember looking at the Sundance Catalog, thinking “Ok, I can’t quite price this much since I’m not known, but I can probably price a little under and get away from it. Each month the goal was the same. Sell enough to buy more materials and put a little in the bank so I could prove to my husband that this was a real business and I could work from home while raising our kids. I took online courses that catered to online businesses, even jewelry businesses, but though I would pull out some valuable information I really felt that they weren’t a good fit for my business and what I was selling. And I didn’t know any other jewelry artists well enough to bounce ideas off of until I later joined a metalsmithing community on Etsy. That was probably the best thing I ever did for my young business as the members were so supportive and openly shared. But after I outgrew Etsy, I felt like I was once again alone trying to figure everything out by myself. My problems were different and many of team members I kept in touch with were in the same boat, bobbling along without ores to paddle. Thankfully now with social platforms many of us have made some really great and supportive friendships and one thing I’ve learned is that you need to be creative when running a creative business. What works for you may not work for the next person, and what you are willing to do may be vastly different than what another artist is willing to do. We really do all need to find our own way. Today, I’m speaking with Liette Murphy who like so many people affected by the covid lock down decided to go full time with her young jewelry business, Flying Crow Metalworks. You’ll hear her discuss her challenges, her clarity around what isn’t a going to work for her, and how she is trying on different things such as wholesale to see what fits. I can say even after 20+ years of business, what fits one year doesn’t necessarily fit the next. And I think this fluidness and being able to call the shots is one of the things that still excites me about my business. About Liette Murphy... Liette Murphy is an Arizona-based artist who designs and fabricates art jewelry using a variety of metalsmithing techniques. She first learned metalsmithing, blacksmithing, and jewelry design at Pima College in Tucson, AZ in 2006 and has been selling her work since 2011. Her jewelry has a modern and contemporary feel, sometimes eclectic, and always unique. Liette specializes in one-of-a-kind jewelry with the use of unusual stones, or one-off designs that will never be repeated. Instagram: @flyingcrowmetalworks Website: flyingcrowmetalworks.com If this podcast means something to you and you would like to support it, please take a a moment to give it a few kinds word with a written review on your favorite podcast listening platform. This helps me share the podcast with others. You can also share a favorite episode or consider joining our Slowmade Podcast Patreon community. You support literally makes this podcast possible. Thank you so much! You can follow along or reach out to Christine on Instagram: @christinemighion or send her an email at: [email protected] | — | ||||||
| 5/15/24 |  Laura Niblack: Proves Them Wrong by Standing in Her Strength & Naturally Blending Passion and Purpose to Build Her Dream Business, The Wild Pine | Have you ever wondered how some makers seem to be able to do it all so damn well? They single handedly run what appears to be busy and successful businesses while creating high volumes of work, that their fans snatch up as soon as the pieces becomes available. They have a large, engaged Instagram following… and why wouldn’t they? They even do Instagram so well… consistently sharing their work, their lives, and their loves in the most authentic way that leaves you simply wanting more of everything they have to give. Laura Niblack, aka The Wild Pine, is simply one of those artists that I look at in wonder and today I get to sit down with her and ask how in the heck does she do it all? Believe I have questions. Laura discusses the importance of batch work, what helps her move through challenging times, and the marriage of her love of nature and as her experience as a wilderness guide with all the beauty she creates. If for some reason you don't know Laura, be sure to head over to her Instagram. But give yourself some time because I know you won't want to leave. About Laura... Laura creates jewelry inspired by the vibrant, colorful landscapes of the backcountry, shaped by her own experiences of finding adventure and solace in the flora and fauna of the wilderness. She uses recycled silver, incorporating colorful stones that have been curated with intention from all over the world. She has a particular affinity for turquoise mined in the U.S.- vibrant and natural, straight from the earth and into your hands. Laura has purposely chosen to utilize traditional methods of metalsmithing: using simple tools and a torch to craft jewelry. This gives each piece a rustic feel, boldly showing the evidence of her own two human hands that have lovingly created a piece of art just for you. Each is one-of-a-kind and unable to be perfectly replicated again. Laura's hope is that her jewelry will become treasured heirlooms, serving as small reminders of the awe-inspiring beauty of our natural world. Follow along with all of Laura's adventures and see her creations: Instagram: @thewildpine Website: thewildpine.com If this podcast means something to you and you would like to support it, please take a a moment to give it a few kinds word with a written review on your favorite podcast listening platform. This helps me share the podcast with others. You can also share a favorite episode or consider joining our Slowmade Podcast Patreon community. You support literally makes this podcast possible. Thank you so much! You can follow along or reach out to Christine on Instagram: @christinemighion or send her an email at: [email protected] | — | ||||||
| 5/8/24 |  Alix Bluh: From Painting to Jewelry, Finding the Gifts in Unexpected Change, & Building Modern Relics A Brick and Mortar Destination in San Francisco | I don’t know about you but one of the things I have really enjoyed in talking with other jewelry artists is hearing their journeys of how they found themselves bitten by the jewelry bug. For some, it began with early memories of dress up or rooting through a loved one’s collection of jewelry. For others, a series of event brought them unexpectedly to metal but the love for the craft was immediate. I love a good story and a good story teller, and Alix Bluh delivers as you will hear. I connected to Alix’s work immediately. We share a love for symbols, patina, texture, and stone, but Alix takes it to another level. And I not only admire her work, but after this conversation I admire her ability to flow and pivot during difficult times to build something even better than she could have envisioned otherwise. Her San Francisco brick and mortar, Modern Relics is a testament to this. I honestly can’t wait to visit the next time I’m in the Bay Area. About Alix Bluh... Alix Bluh was introduced to the silver studio at a summer camp in Maine at the age of 12 and that experienced sparked a life long love of creating. Alix moved to San Francisco at the age of 28 where she joined the Sharon Art Studio, a beautiful Victorian stone building in the Golden Gate Park. This is where she began her metalsmithing journey and fell in love with working in sterling silver and gold. After 5 years of practicing her craft and refining her artistic voice in the medium she launched her line. Modern Relics, was born in1999. In 2007 Alix opened her gallery and new studio space, Modern Relics in the Richmond District of San Francisco and hasn’t looked back. You can find Alix on Instagram at: @alixbluh or @modernrelicssf If this podcast means something to you and you would like to support it, please take a a moment to give it a few kinds word with a written review on your favorite podcast listening platform. This helps me share the podcast with others. You can also share a favorite episode or consider joining our Slowmade Podcast Patreon community. You support literally makes this podcast possible. Thank you so much! You can follow along or reach out to Christine on Instagram: @christinemighion or send her an email at: [email protected] | — | ||||||
| 5/1/24 |  Jess Cote: Exploring How Your Past Informs Your Art, Moving Through Creative Blocks, & The Heart of a Maker | You know when I think back to my early days of making jewelry, I could give you the names of two people in particular I followed and admired. Jess Cote would be one of the two, though for years I only knew her by her business name, Rosy Revolver. Even in her early years, she had a signature style that clearly defined her brand. I’ve really enjoyed following Jess over the years. Her work is ever evolving, yet distinctively displays her finger prints as the artist. When I think of her workin recent years, I see layers of metal punctuated with color and detail. And when it comes to those little details, I distinctively remember when she introduced a series with hundreds of small silver dots and circle. I humbly bow to her patience and dedication to exploring her craft. She has far more patience than I ever will. And I think it’s this love of detail combined with her signature style and superb execution that has pulled in so many loyal fans. I’ve quietly admired Jess from the sidelines, and I was even a bit nervous to reach out to her to see if she would be interested in coming on Slowmade. I was so thrilled when she agreed to sit down with me for a chat that I’m sure I let out a squeal. During our conversation you’ll hear Jess talk about the importance of self examination in understanding her “why” and she is keenly aware of how her past continues to inform her artistic vision. She also talks about the importance of leaning into your why and showing up on the days you can’t find inspiration. Jess has a lot on her plate most days. She is a busy mama, animal wrangler, artist, course creator, and all around magical one woman show. You’ll here her talk about the challenges of keeping it together when you’re doing all of things. I know you’re going to have some good things to chew on after listening to this conversation. I’m still digesting. Jess wanted to share information regarding a scholarship opportunity for Heart of the Maker. Click here to view a recent video about the HOTM scholarship and here to go to the form where you can nominate a fellow maker for the scholarship for the Summer 2024 cohort. About Jess... Jessica Jordan Coté is a southern metalsmith from Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. Largely self-taught in the realm of metal fabrication, she has been smithing full time since 2008 and teaching around the country since 2012. Jessica is the lone figure behind the brand Rosy Revolver, an unflinching line of feminine statement jewelry. She is a wife, mother, animal enthusiast and lover of all things vintage. Instagram: @rosyrevolver Website: rosyrevolver.com If this podcast means something to you and you would like to support it, please take a a moment to give it a few kinds word with a written review on your favorite podcast listening platform. This helps me share the podcast with others. You can also share a favorite episode or consider joining our Slowmade Podcast Patreon community. You support literally makes this podcast possible. Thank you so much! You can follow along or reach out to Christine on Instagram: @christinemighion or send her an email at: [email protected] | — | ||||||
| 4/24/24 |  Catherine Chandler: Australian Roots and Inspiration of Place, Remembering Your Why, & From Collaboration to Honoring | Catherine Chandler is a jewelry artist I’ve known from my EtsyMetal Team days. Even back then, Catherine was a ray of light in our rather tight knit group and she was always eager to support ohers. She is still that light within our Instagram jewelry community… and I’m sure if Catherine follows you, she has cheered you on from the sidelines many times. Sitting down with Catherine felt like re-connecting with an old friend, but this is really the first time we’ve had a true one on one conversation. We talked about a number of things from her recent trip back to Australia where she continues to find inspiration and transitioning to full time as a jewelry artist, to the moments when our chosen craft can feel more like a job and how this is when we need to remember our why. But one of the things I loved most about my conversation that you’ll hear today, was when Catherine shared the story behind one of her most meaningful projects. I won’t give it away, but it demonstrates the heart felt relationships we can build with other makers and the beauty that can come when we are open to collaboration and honoring another artist’s work. I really hope with the conversations on Slowmade feel like you are sitting there with us, drinking your coffee or tea, and enjoying time with some old (and maybe some new) friends. About Catherine... Catherine Chandler is a jeweler and metalsmith from Oregon. Having grown up in the forests of SW Portland and the broad hills of the Columbia River Gorge, Catherine brings an intense love of the Pacific Northwest to her work. With an affinity for clean lines and a great attention to detail, she creates modern and unique jewelry for the adventurous at heart. Sterling silver, gold, and unique stones are highlights in her one-of-a-kind and limited edition creations. Her work shows a fondness for abstraction and subtle details—influences from her time studying abroad in Australia. She has participated in numerous group shows, including exhibitions in the USA and Australia. Catherine graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the University of South Australia, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Oregon College of Art and Craft. When not traversing the trails around the area with her dog, Catherine can be found enjoying the outdoors with her husband or spending quality time with friends and family. Instagram: @catherinechandlerjewelry Website: www.catherinechandler.com If this podcast means something to you and you would like to support it, please take a a moment to give it a few kinds word with a written review on your favorite podcast listening platform. This helps me share the podcast with others. You can also share a favorite episode or consider joining our Slowmade Podcast Patreon community. You support literally makes this podcast possible. Thank you so much! You can follow along or reach out to Christine on Instagram: @christinemighion or send her an email at: [email protected] | — | ||||||
| 4/17/24 |  Ann Chikahisa: Pivoting When Life Throws You a Curveball, Creating Talismans That Empower & Showing Up For Yourself and Your Community | Today, I’m talking with a jewelry artist I’ve been rather obsessed with for a while now, Ann Chikahisa. Ann creates bold, yet wearable every day jewelry. Her talisman pieces are among my favorite and I’m excited to say that I now own one of Ann’s heart built talismans. But Ann’s jewelry is one reason I have been enthralled by her. She is doing something so many of us (including myself) have a hard to doing. Ann shows up on camera a lot,… and I mean a lot…showing up for her customers and her community on social media each week. You’ll even hear her talk about how disheartening it feels when she goes live… to crickets. From her videos, to her writing, and her work, her authenticity, positive outlook, and inner light shine brightly, and I when I see that type of light I’m like a moth to a flame. Honestly I wish we could have talked a little longer. Ann has done some really creative things with her online business and if you don’t already know her, I think you really need to give her a follow. I think you will love her as much as I do. About Ann... Ann Chikahisa is a metalsmith and jewelry designer who creates pieces that speak to a woman’s soul and ignites her inner passion. After a successful corporate sales career, Ann took a creative passion and founded a six figure online business, Chikahisa Studio. She has over 15 years experience as a business owner,metalsmith and jewelry designer where she creates pieces that connect women with their inner power. Her mission is to help women realize their highest potential because it’s never too late! Ann and her jewelry have been featured in Sports Illustrated Swim, King 5 News, Refinery29, About.com and Blow. She has also been a guest on several podcasts such as Sweet but Fearless and Instagram Lives. Follow Ann... Website: chikahisastudio.com Instagram: @chikahisastudio If this podcast means something to you and you would like to support it, please take a a moment to give it a few kinds word with a written review on your favorite podcast listening platform. This helps me share the podcast with others. You can also share a favorite episode or consider joining our Slowmade Podcast Patreon community. You support literally makes this podcast possible. Thank you so much! You can follow along or reach out to Christine on Instagram: @christinemighion or send her an email at: [email protected] | — | ||||||
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