The Practical Creative

The Practical Creative


Latest Episodes

Jo Downs - The UK's premier fused-glass artist and designer on building a business in craft, constant experimentation, and saying 'yes' to uncertainty
August 26, 2018

Jo is the UK’s premier fused-glass artist and designer. Her private commissions appear on cruise ships, in some of the most prestigious hotels, and in private homes, around the world. In this conversation, we talk about some of the key principles that mo.

Getting clear on your 'Why': Business & PR Strategist for creatives Catherine Orer on the fundamentals of promoting your work and finding your audience.
August 19, 2018

Catherine is an award-winning Business & PR Strategist and founder of The Artist Entrepreneur, where she counsels professional visual artists and creative entrepreneurs who want to build sustainable businesses and careers. This was a fantastic conversati.

Season 2 "The Business of Creativity" Trailer: What are they key skills and mindset creatives need to adopt to earn an income from their work?
August 17, 2018

A quick introduction to Season 2 of The Practical Creative Podcast.  I'll be exploring the "Business of Creativity" by talking to art coaches, PR consultants, gallerists, and  artist entrepreneurs about how the mindset and skills artists and creatives ca.

Pre-Season 2 Update "The Business of Creativity"
July 05, 2018

Hello and welcome to this pre-season update from The Practical Creative Podcast. I wanted to take a moment to let you know what’s happening behind the scenes as I prepare interviews for Season 2, and to ask for your input!

Ep. 10 - Wrap-up of Series 1
June 01, 2018

This is the final episode of The Practical Creative Podcast, Series 1, where I summarize the insights and lessons learned from my conversations with eight artists and makers who are actively making creative work.

Keith Brymer Jones - Potter and Entrepreneur
April 23, 2018

Keith is a potter, entrepreneur, and appeared as a host and judge on the BBC’s Great Pottery Throwdown. In this conversation, we talk about: how the discipline Keith learned as a production potter helps to drive his work today how he balances running a b.

Kate Holland - Contemporary Bookbinding
April 23, 2018

Kate designs and hand builds exquisite book bindings where she can express her own interpretation of the contents. We cover a lot here, including: the scope ...

Jo Barker - Contemporary Tapestry Artist
April 23, 2018

Jo produces absolutely stunning work that just sings with colour and movement, capturing a fascinating process that combines intuitive gestures, digital editing, and labour-intensive weaving. In ...

Arthur Ganson - kinetic sculpture
April 20, 2018

I first came across Arthur’s work almost two decades ago when I was a student in Boston. I don’t know what led me to that ...

Matt Durran - Glass Artist
April 20, 2018

Matt is an glass artist, innovator and curator creating work that explores ideas. He has created a working practice based on ‘itchy feet’ wherein he ...