Birds of Clay Podcast
Two Regional Australian Ceramic Artists discussing all things clay. Deep dives into process, artist interviews and sharing the ups and downs of creating.
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Birds of Clay Podcast
Episode 6 - Sustaining an Arts Career with Shannon Garson & Sarah Rayner
In this episode we have the privilege to speak to two amazing artists - Shannon Garson & Sarah Rayner! Both women live and work on beautiful Jinibara Country (Maleny and surrounds) in Regional Queensland (in the background you can hear the local birds squawking/chirping and leaves rustling.)
It's a long rich chat. We cover so many great topics - clay origin stories, working from a home studio, finding your voice, artist statements, importance of community, and the power of critique.
Shannon Garson
https://www.instagram.com/shannongarson/
https://www.shannongarsonporcelain.com.au/
Shannon is running the next creative voyage in July in Maleny. Find out more here -https://creativevoyagemaleny.com/
Sarah Rayner
https://www.instagram.com/sarah.rayner/
https://www.sarahrayner.com.au/
Sarah is represented by Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert https://gallerysallydancuthbert.com/
Though we better add a glossary for a couple of term we mentioned...
Terra sig - Terra sigillata is a very smooth, lustrous coating of clay which resembles a glaze and is virtually waterproof.
NEIS (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme) - a government funded program supporting new small business owners. It's still happening https://www.dewr.gov.au/new-business-assistance-neis