The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes

<p>Even though they weren’t at NCECA, Lindsey and Donte had a grand time chatting ceramics and tea with local tea aficionado and Sacramento business owner Linda of Tea Cozy.</p><p></p><p>There’s talk of Tea 101 for the leaf-curious, the connection between tea and the vessels used to drink it, and how you can save some cash on your next matcha latte -- 'cuz it's gettin' crazy out there.</p><p></p><p>Need a cuppa? Want to do cool tea things with other cool tea people? Check out Tea Cozy’s shop and events page on their website at <a href="https://www.teacozy.biz/shop" style="color:rgb(40,40,40);background-color:transparent;">TeaCozy.biz</a>, and follow them on socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teacozy_arthouse" style="color:rgb(40,40,40);background-color:transparent;">@teacozy_arthouse</a></p><p></p><p>What do you like about drinking tea? The ritual, the flavor, the habit of going to your favorite shop?</p><p>_____</p><p></p><p>About Your Hosts</p><p></p><p>Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.</p><p></p><p>Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Find Lindsey</p><p>Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com</p><p>Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon</p><p>Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon </p><p></p><p>Find Donte</p><p>Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com</p><p>Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics</p><p>Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics</p><p>Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics</p><p>TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics</p><p>Join the Discord – <a href="https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;">https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y</a></p>

<p>Last year’s highlights. This year’s hopes. Lindsey and Donte are back for a late New Year’s check-in. There’s talk of glaze calculators, post-apocalyptic merchants, and Donte’s unexpected…marriage?</p><p>_____</p><p></p><p>About Your Hosts</p><p></p><p>Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.</p><p></p><p>Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Find Lindsey</p><p>Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com</p><p>Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon</p><p>Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon </p><p></p><p>Find Donte</p><p>Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com</p><p>Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics</p><p>Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics</p><p>Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics</p><p>TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics</p><p>Join the Discord – <a href="https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y</a></p>

<p>Lindsey and Donte catch up after coming back from two very different trips. There’s talk of Lindsey’s aesthetic aspirations, Donte’s change of heart with Mason stains, and why sometimes sh*t feels so crazy you gotta have at least a few minutes of freshman poli-sci in a ceramics podcast.</p><p></p><p>_____</p><p></p><p>About Your Hosts</p><p></p><p>Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.</p><p></p><p>Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Find Lindsey</p><p>Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com</p><p>Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon</p><p>Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon </p><p></p><p>Find Donte</p><p>Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com</p><p>Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics</p><p>Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics</p><p>Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics</p><p>TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics</p><p>Join the Discord – <a href="https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y</a></p>

<p>Ever thought about teaching a workshop or class? Lindsey and Donte chat about their experiences teaching, and share some tips for both beginners and those with some experience. There’s talk of class structure, communication styles…and how a switch on your pottery wheel can make you a better teacher.</p><p></p><p>Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes!</p><p></p><p>https://www.clayscapespottery.com/products/mocha-diffusion-with-donte-cuellar</p><p></p><p>_____</p><p></p><p>About Your Hosts</p><p></p><p>Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.</p><p></p><p>Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Find Lindsey</p><p>Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com</p><p>Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon</p><p>Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon </p><p></p><p>Find Donte</p><p>Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com</p><p>Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics</p><p>Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics</p><p>Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics</p><p>TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics</p><p>Join the Discord – <a href="https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y</a></p>

<p>Clay types and cooling rates and glaze absorption oh my! Donte sits down with Carmen Allen (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shapethevoidstudios/" style="color:rgb(40,40,40);background-color:transparent;">@shapethevoidstudios</a>) of Mayco to chat about finding flexibility and customization through glaze testing. Donte also brings along questions from his students, and asks why those Mayco test tiles look like more than just teardrops..</p><p></p><p>Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? <a href="https://www.clayscapespottery.com/products/mocha-diffusion-with-donte-cuellar" style="color:rgb(40,40,40);background-color:transparent;">Sign up</a> for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes!</p><p></p><p>_____</p><p></p><p>About Your Hosts</p><p></p><p>Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.</p><p></p><p>Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Find Lindsey</p><p>Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com</p><p>Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon</p><p>Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon </p><p></p><p>Find Donte</p><p>Website and shop – earthnationceramics.com</p><p>Patreon – patreon.com/Earthnationceramics</p><p>Youtube – Earth Nation Ceramics</p><p>Instagram – @earth_nation_ceramics</p><p>TikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramics</p><p>Join the Discord – <a href="https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;">https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y</a></p>