S4E9: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Taking Inventory

About this episode

This episode discusses the intersection of the 12 Steps and The Artist's Way, focusing on taking inventory in the creative process.

Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today, we’re bringing together the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way —applying them directly to the life of an artist, a maker, and a business owner. We’ll talk with my A.I. bot, Project Planner, Amelia, about Taking Inventory. Whether you’re at the wheel, in the studio, or just reflecting on your creative journey, this episode will give you suggestions on taking creative risks and why risk is important. The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252My Pottery Journal, by Alford Waymanhttps://www.amazon.com/My-Pottery-Journal-Alford-Wayman/dp/B0CDNMNRX7The Pottery Dailies:https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog:https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/

People in this episode

Host: Alford Wayman

Guest: Amelia

Topics covered

• pottery
• creativity
• business
• risk-taking
• artist development

Keywords

• pottery
• artist's way
• creative risks
• inventory
• Alford Wayman

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog, The Pottery Dailies

Products: My Pottery Journal

Books & works: The Artist's Way

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