Podcast Interviews
CRAFTCAST with Alison Lee was first heard in March, 2006. Since then, there have been almost 1 million downloads. Host Alison Lee talks to a well-known artist in their field and gets right down to the how, what and why behind each artist’s works. Thousands of listeners have written in to share how listening in to Alison’s interviews has sparked creative and artistic inspiration in their work. From paper to metal clay crafts and creations, Alison surely inspires creativity to her listeners. As Alison says at the end of every show, “Get Your Butt in the Chair and Keep Crafting!”
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Where Soul Meets Craft #229
Episode #229
We all go through those times where we feel creatively exhausted. The ideas stop. Everything feels harder than it should, and we start convincing ourselves we’re failing because we’re tired. We are good at being hard on ourselves. In this episode, Patrik and I talk honestly about burnout, losing your creative mojo, and why being […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #228
Episode #228
Me: Be honest. If I walked into your studio right now, would I see: A) a clear, inspiring workspace… or B) twelve half-finished projects, three mystery tools, and something sticky? Patrik: First of all, the sticky thing is probably important. LOL Me: Of course it is. LOL Patrik: Look, people, love to say they’re “creatively […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #227
Episode #227
In this episode, Patrik and I sit down with the smart and resourceful Pam East to talk about what’s on every metal clay artist’s mind right now and how to keep creating when silver clay feels like a luxury item. Pam shares clever, real-world ways to stretch your materials (without sacrificing design), smart substitutions you […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #226
Episode #226
What really goes on behind the scenes of the craft world? This week on CRAFTCAST, we’re hanging out with Abby Glassenberg, co-founder and president of Craft Industry Alliance, and talking about the creative world from a whole different angle.
Where Soul Meets Craft #225
Episode #225
Creative block is rude. One minute you’re full of ideas, the next you’re staring at your worktable like it personally betrayed you. In this episode, Patrik Kusek and I share favorite quotes from listeners. It’s those lines people return to when creativity goes missing, confidence dips, or starting feels strangely difficult. Some quotes are brilliant. […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #224
Episode #224
In this Craftcast podcast episode, Patrik and I are joined by CRAFTCAST instructors Mags Bonham and Wizz Stearne for a lively conversation about the quotes that inspire us, guide us, and sometimes make us laugh out loud. We shared favorite words and sayings that have sparked creativity, helped us through challenges, and stayed with us […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #223
Episode #223
Today I’m talking with Janine Vangool, founder and editor of Uppercase, a magazine that celebrates creativity in all its forms. We talk about building an independent print publication, curating inspiring content, supporting artists, and why print still matters in a scroll-happy world. Janine shares how UPPERCASE began, how it evolved into books, compendiums, and creative […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #222
Episode #222
Patrik and I had the absolute honor of talking with Harriete Estel Berman, artist, activist, and one of the most fearless voices in contemporary jewelry. We dive into recycled materials, social commentary, creative courage, and how to build a body of work that truly stands for something. But this episode isn’t just about jewelry. It’s […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #221
Episode #221
In this episode, we chat with Annie Morhauser, founder of Annieglass, to talk about what it really takes to build a design brand that lasts. Annie began creating her signature hand-painted, kiln-fired glass in the early days of the American craft movement — and somehow turned it into a nationally recognized luxury tableware brand that’s […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #220
Episode #220
We’re told to think outside the box. But today’s guest asks a better question. Patrick Duffy, the cardboard artist behind Clever Fool, calls himself a Cardboard Creative. Instead of escaping the box, he asks: What can I do with the box? In this episode of Craftcast: Where Soul Meets Craft, we talk about cardboard as […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #219
Episode #219
This week, Patrik and I are joined by the wonderful Tamara Honaman for a lively, behind-the-scenes conversation about her new book, Projects and Techniques for Metal Clay Jewelry, and what it really takes to bring a creative book to life. It’s a feel-good, inspiration-filled episode for makers, teachers, and anyone who loves learning how things […]
Where Soul Meets Craft #218
Episode #218
In this episode, Alison and Patrik look back on a full creative year, the tools, the classes, the surprises, and the lessons we learned. We’re flipping through the highlights, sharing our favorite discoveries, and why they mattered. Perfect listening if you love tools, learning, and growing as a maker. Pull up a chair and join […]
