CRAFTCAST

Patrik is back from this month’s Metal Clay Artists Symposium (MCAS) and he’s spilling all the stories! From the excitement of meeting up with old friends to discovering fresh ideas in metal clay, Pa…

https://craftcast.com/  Feeling stuck creatively? In this inspiring CRAFTCAST episode, Patrik and I talk with Anna Annette from Edelweiss Academy about removing mental and creative blocks so you can …

Time thieves are real—and no, we’re not just talking about social media!

In our latest podcast, Patrik and I try to solve the mystery of where the heck all our time goes and how to actually get stuff…

We chat about a lot of fun stuff on the CRAFTCAST podcast, but today we went a  little deeper. The question I brought up that we seem to be going through lately is  “What part of your creative spirit…

“That looks like your work!” The best compliment? Maybe. Patrik and I are exploring what it takes to create a style that feels like you and why that matters.

Listen in for real talk, creative truths,…

In this episode, Alison Lee and artist extraordinaire Patrik Kusek swap stories about the projects that made them step back, smile, and think, “I made that!”

From accidental masterpieces to the ones …

In this episode, Patrik and I have a heart-to-heart chat about what it really means to become an artist, not just making art but shifting your mindset from “I’m just a [fill-in-the-blank]” to “I am a…

Today I talk with Robin Kramer from Flourish & Thrive Academy, where jewelry designers go to get business savvy. You'll love hearing the insights Robin shares about the ins and outs of having a succe…

Today I talk with artist, writer and publisher of The Polymer Arts, Sage Bray. You'll love hearing what inspires her to create and her passion for all things polymer.

Plus some updates on how 2016 i…

Today I talk to actor Erich Bergen. You can see him on CBS’s Madam Secretary and the movie Jersey Boys. Oh so fun! Plus, all kinds of news. And guess who got married??? Today’s bonus question I ask M…

Today I talk with, Marney K. Makridakis, the author of Hop, Skip, Jump and founder of the online community ArtellaLand.com. You will love hearing her ideas on how to add more play into your life. 

Al…

Back from summer vacation and starting off the fall talking with attorney, Denise Gosnell. Plus lots of new LIVE ONLINE classes and exciting news here at craftcast.com!Get all the info and links at: …

Today’s guest is Carol Allen, a Vedic Astrologer and Relationship Coach. Such a fun talk and I learned, among other things, all about “highly sensitive people”. I bet a lot of you will relate! Also, …

Today I talk with Bruce Metcalf. We dive into some pretty touchy subjects. You’ll want to hear Bruce’s opinion on the state of craft in todays market. Also, I have some books, tools and apps I’ve dis…

Yes, you read right.

DAY DREAMS are messages right from the heart. We all have them. They’re the ideas and pursuits we should be doing but have let other stuff get in the way.

I know the stuff that g…

Today I talk with Matthieu Cheminee, jeweler, teacher and author. Matthieu has some interesting stories to share that you won’t want to miss. Plus lots of product reviews.Get all the links at: craf…