Episode 90 – Fluxed Up with Pattie Chalmers

Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Pattie Chalmers! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Pattie shares a mishap with clay formulation, as well as how she teaches her students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to be resourceful in the glaze lab. Tune in for a dose of humor, technical tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a ceramic artist.

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Get ready for a wild ride in the studio with ceramic artist Pattie Chalmers! In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Pattie shares a mishap with clay formulation, as well as how she teaches her students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to be resourceful in the glaze lab. Tune in for a dose of humor, technical tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a ceramic artist.

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