Podcast Interviews
Find Creative and Artistic Inspiration from 2019’s Best Crafting Podcasts and 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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Talking with Elinor Kapp!
Episode #123
Today I talk with author Elinor Kapp. Her book, Rigmaroles & Ragamuffins, is a semantical visit to words and phrases that will make you think and LOL! Two of my favorite: Dyed in the wool and Frazzled Both started their usage as phrases used in the textile industry and have hung on today with meanings […]
Talking with Mary Todd Beam
Episode #122
Mary Todd Beam, is a painter, a popular workshop instructor, a lecturer and lots of fun to chat with. I came across Mary’s book, The Creative Edge, and was immediately obsessed with creative expression through acrylic paint! Oh, so much to do and talk about. Listen in to my chat with Mary as she talks […]
Talking with Christine Dhein
Episode #121
Today I talk with educator, author and jeweler, Christine Dhein. Ms. Dhein is the Assistant Director of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, in San Francisco, where she teaches keum-boo and fabrication. In addition to writing articles on tool tips and keum-boo, Christine’s jewelry is featured in many books, including The Art and Craft of […]
Talking with Claudine Hellmuth!
Episode #120
It is always fun to talk with Claudine Hellmuth, lots of laughs and creative sharing. We cover a variety of topics from art to pets to crafting products and all the stuff in between! Thanks Claudine for sharing sometime with me! Also, books, music and even a favorite new TV show to discuss.
Talking with Maggie Macnab!
Episode #119
Symbols are in the news lately. Take for example the bestseller by Dan Brown, “The Lost Symbol”. (Which I loved!) I got to spend some time talking to Ms. Macnab about her new book, “Decoding Design” and the importance and meaning of symbols in our everyday life. Symbols and patterns, derived from nature appear in […]
Talking with Maggie Maggio and Lindly Haunani
Episode #118
Double your interview fun today with Maggie Maggio and Lindly Haunani. Ridiculously talented polymer clay artists, Maggie and Lindly, took on a joint book project to explore a topic that brings out the passion in both: COLOR If you’ve been shy around color, or are stuck in a “color palette” rut, this book has the […]
Talking with Sheri Gaynor
Episode #111
You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will.” ~George Bernard Shaw I love that quote. That’s the theme here at the CRAFTCAST studio and talking with my guest Sheri Gaynor got that party started!
Talking with Charles Lewton Brain
Episode #110
Talking with Mr. Charles Lewton-Brain was a major treat! After devouring his book, FoldForming, I was excited to talk one-on-one. Here is what Alan Revere, master goldsmith and award-winning jewelry designer, has to say about Charles: “He is one of the most knowledgeable, most celebrated and most accessible metalsmiths in North America. Above all, his most significant […]
Talking with Bronwen Heilman
Episode #109
Today I talk with Bronwen Heilman. I’m in love with Bronwen’s recycled art and her approach to creating, using what she discovers hunting around at thrift shops or her local bar. “My work explores the boundaries that I encounter in my daily life and the force it takes to go beyond these boundaries. I push […]
