In this bonus episode, I’ll be talking to Chris Proctor. As I’ve mentioned in previous episodes, the craft school I set out to start is a real thing now, and Chris has been my partner in crime for the last 3 or 4 months. This episode comes from

E9: Chris Staley on Asking Big Questions

Jul 22nd, 2019 40m 41s

Chris Staley on how emotional exploration and artistic exploration combine to teach us how to live a good life. We’ll discuss the major failings of modern academic systems, how the suspension of ego leads to expanded creativity, and helping stu

E8: Sarah Millfelt on Earning Her Retirement

Jul 8th, 2019 39m 31s

Sarah Millfelt on her 20 years of service at the Northern Clay Center. We’ll discuss the personality traits that make a great director, some of the misconceptions that people have about arts nonprofits, and fundraising and leadership challenges

E7: Phil Morley on How Trade School Kept Him Out of Prison

Jun 24th, 2019 51m 21s

Phil Morley on how trade school helped a troubled dyslexic teen find something he was good at. We’ll also cover Phil’s path to becoming a master craftsman, his experience as a director at the Austin School of Furniture and Design, and how doing

E6: Kate Maury on Helping Students Find Balance

Jun 10th, 2019 52m 39s

Kate Maury on getting students to work really hard at something really fun. We’ll cover how to handle the isolation students can feel after leaving school, how a demanding curriculum helps students find focus and drive once they’re on their own

E5: Brandy Clements on the Myth of the Dying Art

May 27th, 2019 49m 19s

Brandy Clements on how Millennials are going to propel craft into the future. We’ll cover Brandy’s mission to prove that chair caning is far from “a dying art,” how cheap knock-offs keep high quality craft fashionable and visible, and her exper

Kip Christensen on Why Shop Programs in Utah are Thriving

May 13th, 2019 46m 13s

Kip Christensen on the real reason behind the decline in high school shop programs in the US, and why Utah's programs are still going strong. We'll also cover Kip's experience as a video content creator (before YouTube was invented) and what's

Bruce Dehnert on Artistic Schizophrenia and Beginner's Mind

Apr 29th, 2019 59m 20s

Bruce Dehnert on how thinking like a writer makes him an unusual ceramist. We’ll cover the benefits of bringing technology into a classroom, the differences between teaching at a university and a small craft school, and why informing people abo

Chris Gochnour on Skateboarding, Necessary Failures and Having a Good Time

Apr 15th, 2019 30m 30s

Chris Gochnour on how providing a fun experience is at the heart of his teaching. We cover how students have changed in the last 30 years, what Chris misses about doing commissioned work now that he’s teaching full time, and why you need to sta

Matt Kenney on Philosophy, Generosity and Design

Apr 15th, 2019 42m 21s

Matt Kenney on how his background in Philosophy has influenced the way he teaches woodworking. We cover how to tell if you’re ready for teaching, debate whether you can learn to be a good designer, and Matt reveals the woodworking skills he fin

Trailer

Trailer: Welcome to TWYH!

Apr 14th, 2019 2m 6s

A little bit about the host and the purpose of this podcast. We'll be releasing episodes once every 2 weeks on Mondays.Patreon: patreon.com/twyhInstagram: @twyhpodcastFacebook: @twyhpodcastWeb: amymakeseverything.com/twyhContact: twyhpodcast@gm

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