Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres

What is up Shaping Nation on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I am talking about how your pottery should always be evolving! The more we practice our skills in pottery the more our voice will begin to change as well. If your pottery is still the same as it was two years ago or when ever you found your unique voice then you aren't growing as a potter. We should always be evolving our voice and...

What is up Shaping Nation on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Kate Shroeder. Kate's pottery can be found in all 7 continents, she creates pottery inspired by everyday objects. You can learn more about Kate on Instagram @kate.schroeder.ceramics You can also check out her website here www.kateschroederceramics.com Top 3 Value bombs 1. The Power of Changing Your Voice until you...

What is up Shaping Nation on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I am talking about building up your skills to match your pottery vision. We all have tons of ideas to incorporate into our pottery, but most of the time are skills don't match out vision so we think our pottery doesn't look good. I am here to tell you the only thing you have to do is to build your skills to match your vision You hav...

What is up Shaping Nation on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Naomi Peterson. Naomi makes some bright and fluffy pottery and embraces her inner maximalist to create her work.  You can learn more about Naomi by checking out her Instagram @n.ceramic You can also check out Naomi's website by clicking here 👉 www.naomipeterson.com Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. How to Embrace your i...

What is up Shaping Nation on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I talk about practicing making things that you don't like to make Why does this matter. Well this matters because sometimes their are things that we really don't like to make, but when we are able to practice things that we don't like than we can grow as a potter and get new ideas to incorporate into our voice Grab Your Free 15 ques...

What is up Shaping Nation on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we are celebrating episode #100. It is thanks to you guys that I can continue this podcast. Thank you so much Shaping Nation! The 10 things that you will be learning are: stay consistent Make time to experiment Make what you think is fun the questions you ask will determine what your pottery will look like Documenting ideas daring t...

What is up Shaping Nation o this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I am talking about Unlearning to learn and grow as a potter Often times we think we know something so we stop learning and growing, but then we can kind of get stagnate and our pottery will platue  That is why it is so important to Unlearn things so you can start developing your voice even further The Questions we ask will deter...

What is up Shaping Nation on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Gabs Conway. Gabs makes some incredible Anthropomorphic pottery that she uses to explore relationships such as that of sibling, friends, or lovers. You can follow Gabs on Instagram @gabsconwaymakesdirt  Top 3 Value Bombs 1. How to make Anthropomorphic pottery and explore relationships with pottery 2. The powe...

What is up Shaping Nation on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I am talking about adding your strengths to your pottery. We all have strengths that we can leverage and add them to out pottery. Maybe you are a kind and caring person, How can you add your strengths your pottery so that you are more unique. If you have questions about discovering your unique voice I would love to here from you cli...

What is up Shaping Nation on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to Interview Carolyn Tripp, Carolyn makes some really amazing pottery. She uses newsprint transfers to Tell stories from Lives Past and Present. You can check out Carolyn's work on Instagram @carolyntceramics or you can check out her website here www.carolyntceramics.co.uk Top 3 Value Bombs  1. Taking things from your lif...

What is up Shaping Nation on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I am talking about mixing and matching techniques. Doing this is a super simple way to start developing your pottery skills further and start discovering your unique pottery voice. If you have questions about discovering your voice I would love to hear from you click here to submit your questions www.shapingyourpottery.com/contact F...

What is up Shaping Nation on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Kirsty Kash. Kirsty creates carved floral designs and inlaid with a gradient of underglazes. Kirsty is also a mother and is transitioning in becoming a full time potter. You can check out Kirsty's work on Instagram @kirstykash    Top 3 Value Bombs 1. How to create carved floral designs inlaid with a...

On this episode I talk about how the movie Megamind can help you discover your unique pottery voice. You will learn in this episode the power of thinking of your pottery as a presentation or story Grab Your Free Quick Start Guide to finding what you like to make with your pottery by clicking here 👉 shapingyourpottery.com/ace Listen to other episodes by clicking here

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to Julia Claire Weber. Julia is the Author of the book The Beginners Guide to Wheel Throwing. Julia creates some really awesome Geometric Mountain Themed Pottery. Top 3 Value Bombs How to create Julia's Geometric Mountain Themed Pottery How pottery can be used to heal. Works really great with veterans or people with PTSD Building up the necessary skill...

On this epsiode of Shaping Your Pottery I talk about how you can add things from your life to your pottery You will learn the best tips to start incorporating your personal life into your pottery Grab My Free Quick Start Guide to find what you like to make in Pottery by clicking here 👉 shapingyourpottery.com/ace

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to Interview Betsy Morningstar. Betsy makes some really creative lined paper porcelain pottery. Top 3 Value Bombs How to make Betsy's Lined Paper Pottery Documenting your life and finding ways to incorporate it your pottery. This is a really great way to start discovering your voice Connecting with other potters and how this can lead to new opportuniti...

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I talk about how the book The 22 Immutable laws of Marketing can help you discover unique pottery voice On this episode you will learn about the first two laws in this book  The Law of Leadership and The Law of Category can help you discover your voice Grab your Free Quick Start Guide  to finding what you like to make with your pottery by clicking...

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to Interview Austin and Courtney Cook a Husband and Wife Tag Team. Austin is the maker while Courtney is the Painter Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Starting a business with your significant other 2. Keeping Your Pottery Simple 3. Making Time to just experiment and so much more You can check out Courtney and Austins work on their Instagram @clayplantroad or you c...

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I talk about making your pottery different. Making your pottery different is a super easy way to make your pottery standout Grab Your Free Guide to finding what you like to make with your pottery by Clicking Here Listen to other episodes by Clicking Here

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Jeff Osgood. Jeff is inspired by 16th and 17th Century Gravestones from New England. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You learn how Jeff makes his gravestone sgraffito  2. Making your pottery look different and how this not only helps you standout from the crowd but is really great way to discover your voice 3. Setting a standard for your pottery...

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I talk about how to manage your time with pottery You will learn how to the correct way to manage your time, Taking 10 minutes a day to just experiment, and the power of batching The First step to discovering your unique pottery voice is finding what you like to make with your pottery. Grab your Free Quick Start Guide by Clicking Here  

On this of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Stephanie May Wilhelm. Stephanie makes some great pottery she is a teacher and has exhibited her work across the U.S. and Internationally. Top 3 Value Bombs: How to create a sense of belonging with your pottery Keeping up your health so you can make pottery for a long time How not knowing what you are making can actually help you become a better p...

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I talk about the power of making lists Making Lists helps in a lot of ways from keeping everything in order to helping find what you like to make  Listen to the episode by clicking here The First the step to discovering your unique pottery voice is finding what you like to make. Grab your Free Quick Start by Clicking Here

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Didem Mert. Didem has been featured in ceramics monthly and has won a bunch of other rewards with in the ceramic community. Top 3 Value Bombs  Taking Inspiration From Your Heritage ( This is an incredible way to develop your voice) How lists can help you keep everything in order and helps with choosing what you like and don't like Bui...

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Em Piscopo. Em makes some really amazing sgraffito that is inspired by the darker side of natural history. Top 3 value bombs 1. Being inspired by the Darker Side of Natural History 2. Just going with the flow when making your pottery 3. Allowing Yourself time to just play with your pottery and much more You can follow Em on Instagram Here...