565: Sam Briegel on the connection between the vessel and the body

565: Sam Briegel on the connection between the vessel and the body

March 11, 2026 · 52 min · Season 14 · Episode 565

About this episode

Sam Briegel discusses the connection between vessels and the body, her artistic process, and upcoming work at the Princeton Pottery Festival.

Sam Briegel layers slip cast, printed, and painted fabric patterns on elegant porcelain forms. In our interview we talk about the vessel as a metaphor for the body, the challenges of working with halloysite clays, and how her decorative process has become more refined over time. Sam will be presenting new work as part of this year's Princeton Pottery Festival happening May 2 nd and 3 rd 2026. www.samanthabriegel.com Have you checked out the Tales from the Vault podcast feed? Become a supporter on Patreon to gain access to dozens of episodes that are no longer available on major podcast apps. To make your donation go to patreon.com/redclayrambler . Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff www.monkeystuff.com The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com

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Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art, Cornell Studio Supply

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