Clay and Kin

What Dad Carried Home from NSECA

Fresh from the 2026 NSECA Conference in Detroit, Dad and I talk about what stayed with him long after the sessions ended. The ideas, artists, and conversations that left an imprint—from community building to the evolving role of ceramics in education. It’s a gentle, thoughtful exchange about how gatherings like NSECA continue to shape our creativity.

Seeing with care: best practices for visiting a gallery or museum

In this episode of Clay & Kin, Dad and I sit down to talk about something every art lover—and every curious visitor—should know: the best practices for experiencing museums and galleries with intention, respect, and genuine presence.

Thrown in the Fire : Art in Political Times

In This episode Dad and I explore the long, intertwined relationship between art and public life—how creativity becomes a language for expressing identity, challenging norms, and imagining new possibilities.

From the Artist’s View: How to Experience Art More Deeply

In this episode of Clay & Kin, we explore what it really means to experience art—not just look at it. Dad and I talk about the best practices for visiting museums and galleries, from slowing down and being present to engaging with the space, the staff, and the stories behind the work.

Analog Hands, Digital Horizons

In this episode,Dad and I have a thoughtful conversation about the surprising and beautiful tension between digital media and clay. We explore how ancient, tactile practices meet modern tools, how technology can expand rather than replace tradition, and what it means to carry creative lineage into a rapidly changing world. It’s part storytelling, part reflection, and fully rooted in the shared joy of making.