Birds of Clay Podcast

• Season 2 - Chat about copying, ownership and a book review

  Rora and Jane catch up for a relaxed cuppa and chat. We discuss a few updates in our lives and delve into some recent discussions that piqued our interest that have been happening on Instagram. Jane also has just read Clay: A Human History by Jennifer Lucy Allen and shares some great stories from it.As always we'd love to hear from you! Talk to us via email [email protected] or DM @birdsofclay_podcastFind us on instagramRora @aurora_elwellJane @jane.orme.pottery

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• JAC x BoC SPECIAL - Live from Adelaide!

  We have a special episode today – a live recording of the launch for Issue 641 of the The Journal of Australian Ceramics (JAC), Adelaide on Kaurna Land, 3 May 2025 (election day!). The afternoon launch event included a visit to the APY Studio Adelaide, including meeting some of the Blak Manta artists featured in JAC issue 641. Then we headed to Es Ceramics studio visit to see a throwing demonstration from Guy Ringwood.Next stop was The Wheaty for a panel discussion on the journal theme INDUSTRY & STORY with Alison Smiles, Dee Taylor-Graham, Guy Ringwood and Jo Crawford facilitated by JAC's editor Montessa Maack and Myself (Jane) and supported by WA's own Matt Russell. Introduced by the CEO of The Australian Ceramics Association (TACA) Diamando Koutsellis. APY Studio Adelaide @collectiveartcentre @apy_ac_collective & Alfred Lowe @aforalfie Es Ceramics Studio @es_ceramics_australia  Guy Ringwood  @ringwoodartscoAlison Smiles @alisonsmilesoftenDee Taylor-Graham @waldies.schoolJo Crawford @unisa.artMontessa Maack @montessamaackMatt Russell @mattrussell7Diamando Koutsellis @diamandoThe Wheatsheaf Hotel @thewheatyJust a heads up – the sound does get a bit better as it goes on. The Wheaty is a pub on a main road and on a flight path!______________________________________________________________Talk to us via email [email protected] or DM @birdsofclay_podcastFind us on instagramRora @aurora_elwellJane @jane.orme.pottery

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• Season 2 - Clairy Laurence

  In this episode, we sit down with celebrated Brisbane-based ceramic artist Clairy Laurence, whose bold, expressive sculptures elicit dreams, fairytales, and the surreal. Known for her richly detailed figures and distinctive visual language, Clairy shares the story behind her artistic evolution—from early apprenticeship days to her full-time practice, and her deep roots in Brisbane’s creative community. We delve into her memories of Amfora Gallery, her role in the Field Trip space, and the development of her unmistakable style. Clairy also reflects on the joys and challenges of teaching, the shifting landscape of Australian ceramics, and the development of an artistic voice. Instagram: @clairylaurence & @fieldtrip.galleryhttps://www.clairylaurence.com/

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• Season 2 - Laura Pascoe

  We head down to Meanjin (Brisbane) to visit the amazing Laura Pascoe at Vacant Assembly, a hybrid arts working space in the vibrant and changing suburb of West End. Laura embraces a sensitive approach to her making, drawing on the Australian landscape. She also has a passion for holding space for others to create and exhibit. Our rich chat covers many topics including the intersection of architecture and clay, community, making, woodfiring and life as a creative.Laura Pascoe is a Meanjin (Brisbane)-based ceramic artist, interior designer, and art curator with a background in architecture. She blends creativity with community, using her expertise in interior design, art selection, and ceramics to foster collaboration and authenticity through her work and the gallery she co-founded, Vacant Assembly.https://www.laurapascoe.au/https://www.instagram.com/la.pascoe/______________________________________________________________Talk to us via email [email protected] or DM @birdsofclay_podcastFind us on instagramRora @aurora_elwellJane @jane.orme.pottery

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• Season 2 - Catch up & chat about teaching

  Rora and Jane finally get the chance to sit down and catch up. The beginning of 2025 has been a little rocky and both of our lives seem to be dominated by lots of teaching. So teaching? What role does it play in our practice? What about balance? How do we teach? What do we teach and when do we teach? It's a rambling ride of a chat but hope you get something from it.If you have feedback, ideas or just feeling like sharing, please reach out. ______________________________________________________________Talk to us via email [email protected] or DM @birdsofclay_podcastFind us on instagramRora @aurora_elwellJane @jane.orme.pottery

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