113. Live from NCECA: Chat w/ Skutt

About this episode

Donte interviews Jim Skutt and Chad Stewart about firing best practices and future projects in ceramics.

Donte chats with Jim Skutt and Chad Stewart of Skutt. Yes. That Skutt. There’s talk of firing best practices, the future of ceramics education, some really impactful new projects coming down the pipeline, Donte’s ultimate kiln feature wish list…and the definitive answer to how many peep holes to leave open during a firing. What would you have asked Skutt if you were sitting with Donte in this episode? Tell us in the comments or tag us @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon. Find out what’s new with Skutt at skutt.com and on social media @skuttkilns and @skuttwheels, and head to skutt.com/kidsneedclay to find out about a brand new project this lawful good company is working on. _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art…

People in this episode

Hosts: Donte, Lindsey M Dillon

Guests: Jim Skutt, Chad Stewart

Topics covered

• ceramics
• education
• kiln firing
• art projects
• interview

Keywords

• ceramics
• kiln
• education
• firing practices
• art projects
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Skutt, Earth Nation Ceramics, lindseymdillon.com, earthnationceramics.com, skutt.com, skutt.com/kidsneedclay

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