Birds of Clay Podcast

Today Jane chats with artist, educator, academic and community worker, David Usher. We chat about David's rich history in the arts in Brisbane and Toowoomba, his research into the 'Spook' and the importance of community. Please check out David's instagram as it really brings this chat to life with artworks and photos: a real archive of a creative life! https://www.instagram.com/the_david_usher/David Usher is a Brisbane born Toowoomba based artist undertaking a Doctorate at the Universit...

In the episode today we are reflecting (gushing) about the week we have just had in North West NSW at Clay Gulgong. Clay Gulgong is a week long biennial event, globally recognised for its strong links with the field of ceramics. It is run by Mansfield Ceramics and brings an amazing group of national and international artists to the beautiful town of Gulgong. https://www.mansfieldceramics.com/clay-gulgong/about/@claygulgong_mansfieldceramics Here are the artists we spoke about:Josh Copus @josh...

Today Rora and Jane discuss putting their work into the world. When do you do it? Where do you do it? How do you do it? Deep dives into markets, galleries, art prizes and more. Have something to add or a question? Talk to us via email birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @birdsofclay_podcast.Find us on InstagramRora @aurora_elwellJane @jane.orme.pottery

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.&...

Today we are at Rora's place and we are taking a deep dive into Kilns! Rora has a Gas Kiln and Jane has an Electric Kiln, we both got them second hand and have had our challenges. We are no experts, just sharing what we have learnt along the way. Have something to add or a question? Talk to us via email birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @birdsofclay_podcast.Find us on InstagramRora @aurora_elwellJane @jane.orme.pottery

Our first interview!!! In this episode we are interviewing the all time great human Peta Berghofer. We speak about many topics including working with clay, inspiration and design processes, teaching and artist residencies.Peta Berghofer is an Australian artist based on Giabal and Jarowair lands/Toowoomba, Queensland. Working with clay as her medium and the vessel as her form, Peta creates both ceramic sculptures and functional wares for daily use. Her work references historically famili...

Setting Goals for 2024 - where we're going in 2024, what we want to explore and how to find joy in the things we struggle with (including more reclaim chats - it seems to be an ever-present subject for us both!).Please reach out if you have any questions or ideas for Birds of Clay. You can get in contact with us birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @birdsofclay_podcast.Find us on InstagramRora @aurora_elwellJane @jane.orme.pottery

Welcome to the Birds of Clay Podcast! Episode 2 is the part two to our introductions. We go into more detail about where we exactly are in the world (the famous Lockyer Valley!) and what's going on for us right now. Again, this was recorded late 2023, it's taken a while to learn how to edit and use all the tech. We'll catch up soon!The group show we spoke about is on now. If you are in the Toowoomba, Queensland region you can check it out at Rosalie Gallery Goombungee u...

Welcome to the Birds of Clay Podcast! Episode 1 is just a little introduction to who we are and our clay journeys. We are good chatters so our intro will be over two episodes. It's also taken us a while to get here so we are living in the past (we recorded late 2023) but everything is still relevant. We'll catch up soon!Please reach out if you have any questions or ideas for Birds of Clay. You can get in contact with us birdsofclaypodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @birdsofc...

A little taste of what's to come - clay, chats and laughs!Episode 1 coming soon...