Crafts Podcast
Ep 44: Finding Beauty in the Imperfections with Linda Gelfman
Joining me on the show today is a professor of ceramics at American River College in Sacramento, a founding member of The E Street Gallery and Studios, and one of my favorite art teachers, Linda Gelfman. She has recently been exploring soft-sculpture as well as her...
35: Try New Things to Find What You Are Awesome At with Jen Cushman
Art is not just for the artist! My guest today, Jen Cushman, is an artist, a crafter, and a teacher who embraces that mentality wholeheartedly. Jen works best in multimedia. Any time she tries to stick to one medium, it never ends up well!
33: Inspiration from People and Places for the Digital Creative with Lynn Grieveson
Where do you get YOUR creative approach? For many, it comes from the people in our lives or the places we travel. My guest today draws from both of those for her inspired digital scrapbooking designs. I’m a big fan of hers and I love using her designs for digital pages.
32: Creating Your Own Category with the Scrapbook Novels Author, Caroline Preston
Have you ever thought of doing something creative that has never been done before? My guest today, author and archivist Caroline Preston, is the creator
31: Using Creative and Sustainable Technology to Solve 21st Century Problems with Mark Dorfman
The natural world is filled with so much creative inspiration. Artists and designers often look to nature when deciding the shape and form of their creative works, but have you stopped to consider how we might mimic how the natural world functions?
30: The Unlimited Creativity of Online and Offline Scrap-booking with Jill Sprott
Creativity is allowed to grow and flourish in a community. We see it in just about every art or craft. Thanks to the internet, we are more connected to fellow crafters than ever before, and the results are stunning. Together, we can share stories, draw inspiration, and give perspective.
27: Using Your Creativity to Help Others Tap Into Their Creativity with Eileen Hull
Creativity rarely happens on an island by yourself. The crafting community is filled to bursting with strength, support, and heart, which is just what we need to celebrate during a season of gratitude. My guest today is Eileen Hall, and she has certainly discovered all of those things and more.
24: Creatively Using Video on Social Media with Jennifer Priest
What does it take to run a successful creative business? Crafters and Artists have a unique set of challenges to face once we decide to turn our hobbies and passions into something profitable.
23: The Beauty of Being Different with Anna Aspnes
One of the best things about art and design is its playfulness. Have you ever stopped to see your latest project as a playground? Maybe you are like so many of us and you caught up in chronological order, the perfect edges, and the ideal composition?
17: Varied Interests Can Enhance Your Creativity with Margot Potter
Has anyone ever tried to limit your creativity? Have you been criticized for “jumping from one thing to another”? My guest today is proof that varied interests and endeavors can enrich and enhance your innate creativity. Don’t be afraid to let your creative efforts flow in different directions!
