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421: More than a Maker: Michael McCarthy
FromTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
421: More than a Maker: Michael McCarthy
FromTales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Jun 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week we wrap up our More than a Maker series with an interview with Michael McCarthy. He is a potter and instructor at the Austen Riggs Center, a residential psychiatric hospital and treatment center located in Stockbridge, MA. In our interview we talk about art making within the mental health treatment paradigm, how decreasing expectation can lead to creative breakthroughs with students, and his path to being a potter. We also discuss building community in Western MA and creating colorful glazes in a wood kiln. For more information visit www.mccarthypottery.com. More than a Maker is made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, proud sponsors of wellness for makers. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana is focused on building healthier communities through strategic investments to improve population health, increase access to care, and to make healthcare more affordable for all. For more information please visit www.bcbsmt.com.
Released:
Jun 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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