Podcasts by CRAFTCAST

Talking with Kathleen Nowak Tucci from 2017-10-05T16:52:04

Talking with Robin Kramer from Flourish&Thrive Academy from 2016-02-09T23:34:52

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 t...

Talking with publisher, Sage Bray from 2016-02-08T21:39:07

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....

Talking with Erich Bergen, Actor and Perfomer from 2015-10-27T12:42:34

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 n...

Talking with Marney Makridakis, author and coach from 2015-03-10T16:25:32

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...

Talking with Jonathan Tilley, speaker and creative coach from 2015-03-05T22:35:50

Today I talk to author and Ted Talk speaker Jonathan Tilley about how make the career switch to freelance. Jonathan gives great advice on how to make a successful tra...

Talking with attorney, Denise Gosnell from 2014-09-21T14:49:25

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...

Talking with Carol Allen, Astrologer and Relationship Coach from 2014-05-01T21:37:27

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! A...

Talking with Bruce Metcalf, artist, teacher and author from 2014-04-10T15:46:52

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 so...

Don't Quit Your DayDream PLEASE! from 2014-04-10T15:42:53

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 stuf...

Talking with Sam Bennett, author of Get It Done from 2014-02-25T20:04

Today I talk with Sam Bennett, author of "Get It Done" and the creator of The Organized Artist Company. Lots of great tips and ideas for getting done what is most important to you instead of lea...

Talking with Matthieu Cheminee, goldsmith, teacher and author from 2014-02-25T19:41:41

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...

Talking with polymer artist Merrie Buchsbaum from 2014-02-22T15:48:17

Today I talk with Merrie Buchsbaum. Merrie a self-taught polymer artist.
Plus lots of tech and book reviews you'll want to kno...

Talking with art historian, Rachel Carren from 2013-11-13T20:05:51

Today’s guest is Ms. Rachel Carren, an artist and art historian. Plus lots of news about the new craftcast website.

Make sure and get the CRAFTCAST...

Talking with Harriete Estel Berman from 2013-05-17T19:23:20

Today I talk with artist Harriete Estel Berman who uses post consumer recycled mate...

Talking with Kristen Rask from 2013-04-02T23:11

Today I talk with Kristen Rask, the proud owner of SCHMANCY in downtown Seattle.A store with a mission to provide quirky toys, collectibles and original art work to t...

Talking with Arthur Hash, Instructional Support in the metals program SUNY New Paltz from 2012-11-30T19:25

Today I talk with Arthur Hash. 

Arthur is a metal artist as well as the Instructional Support Technician, Metal Program Listen

Taking with Marthe Le Van from 2012-10-19T01:42:32

Today I talk with Marthe Le Van. After eleven years as an editor for Lark Books, Marthe set off on a new adventure and...

Talking with Jena Coray, aka Ms. Modish from 2012-10-02T12:05:26

Today I talk with Jena Coray, aka Ms.Modish Listen

Talking with Abby Kerr,brand editor and digital copywriter. from 2012-09-21T21:08

Today I talk with Abby Kerr from abbykerrink.com. She has lots of great advice to tune up your website and start the fall off right. Also,I have some books, apps and tools to share, plus the lat...

Talking with Mary Hettmansperger from 2012-07-09T22:14:08

Today I talk with Mary Hettmansperger, multi-media fiber artist and author.
Spoiler aler...

Talking with Allison Arden from 2012-06-06T20:49

Today I talk with Allison Arden, publisher of Advertising Age and author of a new book called; Listen

Talking with Monica Lee from 2012-05-27T18:07:52

Today I talk to Monica Lee from smartcreativewomen.com 
Listen in and get some insight into starting your own business. Plus, I talk about some new books ...

Talking with Alan Revere from 2012-05-03T21:41:57

Today I talk with Alan Revere, the founder and director of Listen

Talking with Gordon Uyehara from 2012-04-06T13:53:54

Today I talk with award winning metal clay expert Gordon Uyehara. He shares with me what it's like being an artist in Hawaii and how it influences his work. Make sure...

Talking with Susan Tuttle from 2012-03-26T15:05:34

Today I talk with photographer and collage artist, Susan Tuttle. 

Susan shares lots of photography and photoshop resources, ...

Talking with Jennifer Chin from 2012-02-16T22:35

Today’s guest is jewelry artist and author of Hot Connections Jewelry, Ms. Jennifer Chin. We talk all about soldering, creating, and everything in between.  Listen

Talking with Stu Kestenbaum, Director of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts from 2012-01-31T20:15

Today I talk with Stuart Kestenbaum, the director of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. If you have ever thought of traveling to Maine to attend a session, you will ...

Talking with Cynthia Tinapple from 2012-01-16T23:22

Today I have a fun chat with polymer clay artist and blogger, Ms. Cynthia Tinapple. She talks about her trip to Nepal where she taught polymer clay techniques to a very receptive audience of fem...

Talking with Nikki Hardin from 2011-12-08T22:41

Today I talk with Nikki Hardin, Founder and Publisher of Skirt! Magazine. She is a writer, editor, and blue Kentucky girl exiled in South Carolina. Listen in on our talk about living the creativ...

Talking with Hazel Wheaton from 2011-11-14T23:01:57

Today I talk with editor of Art Jewelry Magazine, Hazel Wheaton. Also, some new books you'll love and lots of www.craftcast.com<...

Talking with Bruce Pepich from 2011-10-21T13:04

Today I talk with Mr. Bruce Pepich, Executive Director and Curator of Collections at the Racine Art Museum. Listen to his exciting news and hear all about the boundary breaking exhibition of pol...

Talking with Julia Usher from 2011-09-30T21:08:11

Today I talk with baker and author, Julia Usher.? Plus a fun visit to O magazine I want to tell you about, and a new craft book I love.
Check out all the show notes at Listen

Talking with Janet Echelman from 2011-08-23T20:46

Today I talk with public works artist, Janet Echelman. Don't miss what Janet has to say about one's imagination.

Als...

Talking with Todd Henry from 2011-08-20T17:34

Today I talk with Todd Henry, author of ?"The Accidental Creative: How to Be Brilliant at a Moment's Notice". Lots of great information about how to get your personal creative process one you ca...

Talking with Michelle Ward from 2011-08-09T13:56:34

Today I talk with "When I Grow up Coach", Michelle Ward. Plus a few new apps to talk about and a fabulous new knitting book. Get all the show notes at Listen

Talking with artist Terry Kovalcik from 2011-07-26T14:11:26

Today I talk with illustrator and metal clay artist, Terry Kovalcik. Plus, two new books I love, and updates on the new LIVE classes from the CRAFTCAST studio. Get all the show notes at: Listen

Talking with publisher Jo Packham from 2011-07-11T15:27:38

Today I talk with Jo Packham, one of the most established and notable figures in the how-to publishing industry. Plus a book review, and my trip to Vermont to study with Celie Fago.

Get a...

Talking with cake spy, Jessie Oleson from 2011-06-16T15:37:37

Today I talk with head spy Jessie Oleson from cake spy.com, who promotes seeking sweetness in everyday life with sugary confections.
Music by Chris Ayer.
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Talking with Holly Becker from Decor8 from 2011-06-06T13:02:40

Listen to my talk with Ms. Holly Becker, from Decor8.com. We talk about decorating your home, writing a blog, plus all the dates and places where you can find Ms. Becker on her book tour.
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Alison Lee talks with marketing expert Bruce Baker. from 2011-05-24T15:10:33

Today's theme is marketing, and not at Whole Foods, but how to market your art. I am fortunate to have Mr. Bruce Baker as today’s guest. Bruce has been teaching marketing, explaining all the in’...

Talking with with Michael Orland and Piesha McPhee, American Idol voice coaches from 2011-05-09T22:19:22

Today I talk with Michael Orland and Peisha McPhee, song and voice coaches on American Idol. Hear what goes on behind the set each week getting contestants ready to go LIVE in front of millions!...

Talking with Harriete Estel Berman, an artist who creates sculpture with social commentary. from 2011-04-11T22:30

Today I talk with artist Harriete Estel Berman who uses post consumer recycled materials to construct artwork ranging from jewelry and teacups to entire lawns and sculpture with social commentar...

Talking with Eric Maisel, America's foremost creative coach. from 2011-04-01T19:25:06

Today I talk with Eric Maisel, America’s foremost creativity coach, and author of the new book, Mastering Creative Anxiety.
Also, news and reviews of apps and books. Make sure to get all t...

Talking with Tim Adam from 2011-03-19T17:07:56

Today I talk with Tim Adam about his new book, "How to Make Money Using ETSY".
Tim shares his expertise on how to be successful with your ETSY store.
Also, all the news here in the Listen

Talking with Jennifer Lee, author of The Right Brain Business Plan from 2011-03-10T17:01:19

Sorry everyone, the last file of this show got corrupt. This should fix that. :)

Today I talk with Jennifer Lee, author of the book; The Right Brain Business Plan. Listen...

Talking with Jennifer Lee from 2011-03-07T23:20:53

Today I talk with Jennifer Lee, author of the book; The Right Brain Business Plan. Listen in as Jennifer makes the concept of writing a business plan seem fun, creative and totally doable.

Talking with Christine Kane from 2011-02-14T22:15:14

Today I am talking with Ms. Christine Kane, creative coach and inspirational speaker.

Christine and I talk about the entrepreneurial spirit, and how to stay focused on your creative ...