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 sometimes that means completely changing what we have been making. If you are ready to start discovering your voice you must first start by asking the right questions. That's why I created a Free 15 question template to help you get started with discovering your voice click here to get your 15 questions to discovering your pottery voice 

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 find something that clicks 2. How the best way to find your voice is to just keep making 3. How to add everyday objects into your pottery and so much more If you are ready to start discovering your voice then grab my Free 15 question template to help you discover your unique voice by clicking here shapingyourpottery.com/questions

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 have to practice your skills in order to make your vision come to life.   To get started with discovering your voice you must first start by asking the right questions Grab the Free 15 question template I created to start discovering your unique pottery voice by clicking here 👉 shapingyourpottery.com/questions

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 inner maximalist 2. Building up your skills to make your vision come to life 3. Figuring things out before you start to share your work on Social media and so much more If you want to start discovering your unique pottery voice then you must start by asking the right questions Grab Your Free 15 questions template by clicking here 👉 shapingyourpottery.com/questions

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 questions to help discover your pottery voice here www.shapingyourpottery.com/questions

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 to be different Mixing and matching techniques slow down build relationships with other potters get uncomfortable The Questions we ask will determine how our pottery will look like that's why I created a Free 15 questions to help you discover your voice booklet go grab it here www.shapingyourpottery.com/questions Follow me on Instagram @nictorres_pottery

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 determine how our pottery will look like that's why I created a Free 15 questions to help you discover your voice go grab it here www.shapingyourpottery.com/questions

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 power of unlearning things to begin learning again 3. Practice making things that you don't want to make. This is a great way to build your pottery skills and even come up with new ideas about your work and so much more on this episode of Shaping Your Pottery The Questions we ask will determine how our pottery will look like that's why I created a Free 15 questions to help you discover your voice booklet go grab it here www.shapingyourpottery.com/questions  

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 click here to submit your questions. www.shapingyourpottery.com/contact Follow me on Instagram @nictorres_pottery

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 life and adding it to your pottery to tell a story 2. Being intentional with finding your voice by taking time to learn from other potters and gain new skills 3. How use News Print transfers with your pottery and so much more If you have questions about discovering your unique pottery voice I would love to hear from you. Submit your questions here www.shapingyourpottery.com/contact    

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 Follow me on Instagram for more tips on Discovering your Voice @nictorres_pottery

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 gradient of underglazes 2. Exploring issues surrounding motherhood and how to tie it back into your pottery 3. Learning to mix and match techniques to find your unique voice and so much more If you have questions about finding your unique pottery voice send them to me here www.shapingyourpottery.com/contact/ Listen to other episodes by clicking here www.shapingyourpottery.com Follow me on Instagram to get more tips on Discovering your voice @nictorres_pottery

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 skills in order to discover your unique pottery voice and so much more You can check out Julia's pottery on her Instagram here @juliaclaireclay Grab my Free Quick Start Guide to Finding what you like to make in pottery by clicking here 👉shapingyourpottery.com/ace

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 opportunities and so much more You can check on Betsy's work on her Instagram @morningstarmud In order to Discover Your Voice with your pottery you must first find what you like to make that's why I created a Free Quick Start Guide to help find what you like to make Click Here to get your Quick Start Guide Listen to other episodes by clicking here 👉 www.shapingyourpottery.com

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 here

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 can check out their website here https://www.clayplantroad.com/ Grab Your Free Guide to help you find what you actually like to make with your pottery by clicking here

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 and how this helps you develop your skills as a potter  and so much more You can check Jeff's work  on his Instagram @clay.of.the.dead  The First step to discovering your voice is finding what you like to make with your pottery Grab Your Free Guide to help you find what you like to make by clicking here Check out other episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/

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 potter  You can check out Stephanie's work on Instagram @stephanie.m.wilhelm Also you can check her website here https://www.stephaniemwilhelm.com/ The first step to discovering your unique pottery voice is finding what you like to make. Grab your FREE quick start guide by clicking here

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 Building Community and how it helps you develop your voice You check out Didem pottery on her Instagram @didemmert_pottery or you can check out her website here https://www.didemmert.com/shop In order to start discovering your unique voice with your pottery you first need to find what you like to make with your pottery. Get the Free Quick Start Guide to help find what you like to make by Clicking Here  

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 @nightshadestudios Learn how to find what you like to make with your pottery in this Free audio Program by Clicking Here Listen to other episodes here Shaping Your Pottery

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I talk about if you really need your own unique voice with your pottery. Listen to this episode to see if you need a unique voice Learn how to find what you like to make with your pottery in this FREE audio program Listen to other episodes here Shaping Your Pottery

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I talk about listening to yourself and this helps you discover your own voice You will learn how to start listening to yourself  Learn how to find what you like to make with your pottery in This FREE quick start guide Listen to other episodes here Shaping Your Pottery

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Lynne Meade. Lynne makes some incredible ceramic furniture with a technique she like to call puncturing. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. How To Make Punctured ceramic furniture 2. The power of tuning out everyone else and how this helps with discovering your voice 3. Find other potter friends and how this helps keep everything fresh and so much more You can follow Lynne on Instagram Here @lynne_meade or check out her website here https://www.lynnemeade.com/ Learn how to find what you like to make with your pottery for Free here https://shapingyourpottery.com/ace Listen to other episodes here Shaping Your Pottery

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Joan Lurie. Joan's scupture is heavily inspired by Architecture and has been all over the world. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. How to create sculptures inspired by Architecture. 2. Getting into Ceramic Competitions and the benefits to doing this. 3. The power of having patience and so much more You can follow Joan on Instagram here @joanlurie and check out here website here https://www.joanlurie.com/ If you have questions about discovering your own unique voice with your pottery then send me a voice message here www.speakpipe.com/ShapingYourPottery Listen to other episodes here www.shapingyourpottery.com

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I talk about 3 ways to help you start discovering your unique voice. 1. Research  2.Slowing down 3.Not Focusing on selling your pottery If you have questions about discovering your voice send me a voice message here https://www.speakpipe.com/ShapingYourPottery Listen to other episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I talk about adding movement to your pottery. You learn the benefits to adding movment to your pottery. Click here to get access to Finding What You Like To Make In Pottery Without Getting Bored Listen to other episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Hannah Simpson. Hannah makes really fluid like sculptures that look really amazing. You can check out Hannah Work On Instagram @hannahsimpsonstudio  or you can check out her website here www.hannahsimpsonstudio.com Top 3 Value Bombs: How to create Fluid like Sculptures How to add movement to your pottery just having fun making pottery and so much more If you have questions about discovering your voice send me a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/ShapingYourPottery

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Ariel Bowman. Ariel makes some incredible prehistoric animals with a little bit of a twist. Top 3 value Bombs!: How sculpt prehistoric animals Adding Humor to your pottery and how this helps with developing your voice How to get into Gallery's without having any connections and so much more You can follow Ariel on Instagram Here @ariel.bowman or you check out her Website here http://www.arielbowman.com/ You can also join Ariels patreon to learn all about how she sculpts her pottery by clicking here If you have questions about Discovering your unique pottery voice send them my way here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/contact/ Learn more about discovering your voice by Subscribing to The Shaping Your Pottery Newsletter

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I talk about the power of documenting your pottery and writing down ideas. Listen to the full episode to find out why documenting is important. If you have questions about uncovering your voice send them my way here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/contact/ Learn more about discovering your unique pottery voice by subscribing to the Shaping Your Pottery Newsletter

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery you will learn why you should create an Artist Statement. Creating an Artist Statement helps develop your voice because it sets a standard for your pottery. Listen to the Full episode now If you have questions about uncovering your unique voice with your pottery then send them my way here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/contact/

On this of Shaping Your Pottery I got to Interview Lesley Bevan. Lesley is an Actress turned potter and she makes some incredible slip trailing designs. Top 3 Value Bombs How to make slip trailing designs from making the slip to making the designs. Giving Your Pottery some emotion so you really start to standout  The power of creating an Artist statement  and so much more You can follow Lesley on Instagram @lesleybevanceramics or you can check out her website here https://www.lesleybevan.com/   If you have questions about finding your voice in pottery you can send them to me here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/contact/ Learn more about discovering your unique voice by signing for the shaping your pottery newletter Clicking here  

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I got to interview Lyndsay Scypta. Lyndsay makes some really wonderful pottery using different patterns.  Top 3 value bombs: 1. How to create patterns 2. Creating a community 3. Writing and drawing ideas in a journal and so much more Check out Lyndsay's Work here @lindsayscypta or check out her website here http://www.lindsayscypta.com/ I'm looking for more content to make but I don't know what you guys want so email at [email protected] and tell me what your biggest struggle is right now so I can better help you! Listen to other episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about Masculine vs Feminine forms in pottery. You will learn why it matters  how choosing between the two can actually help you discover your voice and much more If you want to start discovering your voice and make your pottery standout then go to shapingyourpottery.com/style Listen to more episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/ If you have questions about pottery send them to us on Instagram @nictorres_pottery

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about the power of focusing on few things in pottery. You will learn why you should be focusing on just a few things How it actually leads to more sales and how it makes everything less complicated. if you have questions about pottery send them to Nic on Instagram @nictorres_pottery  Listen to more episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we got to interview Andy Boswell. Andy makes pottery Using Crystalline Glazes which are absolutely incredible. Top 3 Value bombs:  1. How create effects with your Crystalline Glazes 2. Being More efficient with your pottery 3. Focusing on 1 thing at a time and so much more. Follow Andy on Instagram @kaolintiger Listen to more episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/  

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we got to interview Marissa Childers. Marissa has been featured in 2022 ceramic monthly's rising artist. Marissa is very inspired by Domestic Spaces that greatly influence her pottery. Top 3 value bombs: 1. Taking inspiration from Domestic Spaces 2. Attending Grad School for ceramics 3. Getting out of your comfort and how it helps your pottery and so much more Go check Marissa's work on Instagram @marissa_ceramics or check out her website here https://www.marissachilders.com/ Get my Free 6 Step Guide to discovering your voice and making your pottery stand out by going to shapingyourpottery.com/voice Listen to other episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about why it's important to make each piece of pottery better than the last. This is one the best ways to start discovering your voice with your pottery. Subscribe to Shaping Your Pottery herehttps://www.shapingyourpottery.com/ if you have question about pottery send them to us on Instagram @nictorres_pottery  

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about the power of trying everything in pottery. The more you experiment the more you are going to find what you like and don't like. Subscibe to Shaping Your Pottery here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/ If you have questions about pottery send them to us on Instagram @nictorres_pottery

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we got interview Natalee Carr. Natalee makes really interesting pottery that she calls lava bloom mugs by carving and using underglazes Top 3 value bombs: How to make a Lava Bloom Mug Making pottery with other people and how it helps you grow as a potter. The power of experimenting. and so much more Check out Natalee on Instagram @cabinfeverclayworks Listen to other episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/ If you have question about pottery send them to Nic on Instagram @nictorres_pottery  

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we got to interview Celia Feldberg. Celia makes some really wonderful illustrations for her pottery that tell a story. Top 3 Value bombs: 1. how to make illustrative pottery 2. The Power of building relationships 3. Getting used to drawing on your pottery and so much more Check out Celia's work on her Instagram @cel.fel  

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery you will hear my origin story how started to become obsessed about pottery. Hope you like it Listen and Subscribe to other episodes herehttps://www.shapingyourpottery.com/ If you have question about pottery send them to Nic on Instagram@nictorres_pottery

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we talk about why you should make your pottery simple. Keeping your pottery simple is a great way to discover your voice and keep you being overwhelmed. Listen to other episodes herehttps://www.shapingyourpottery.com/ If you question about pottery send them to Nic on Instagram @nictorres_pottery

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery we got to Interview Kyra Miller. Kyra makes some amazingly detailed animal carvings. Top 3 value bombs: How to carve animals onto your pottery? Taking Inspiration From nature Starting Simple  and so much more Check out Kyra's Instagram to see her pottery. @kyramillerart Check out other episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/ If you have questions about pottery send them to Nic on Instagram @nictorres_pottery  

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I give you 3 ways you can alter your pottery that are simple and can start doing immediately. Altering your pottery is an easy and simple way for you to start developing your voice with your pottery Have questions about pottery we would love to hear from you send your questions to Nic on Instagram @nictorres_pottery Check out other episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/

On this episode of Shaping Your Pottery I go deeper on not being afraid to mess up your pottery from the conversation with Martha Grover.  Messing up your pottery can be scary because we spent so much time and effort to try and make that one piece of pottery, but the more we can play around with our pottery and mess things up the faster you are going to start discovering our own voice in our pottery. Follow Martha on Instagram @marthahgrover If you have questions about pottery send them to Nic on Instagram @nictorres_pottery check out other episodes here https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/