Craftcast

Today I talk with Jena Coray, aka Ms.Modish. Jena shares important information on how to find your ideal client.  Plus, I review a knitting book, an app I love and a movie you don’t want to miss.  Check out all the links at www.craftcast.com

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 latest news from the craftcast.com studio. 

Today I talk with Mary Hettmansperger, multi-media fiber artist and author. Spoiler alert: Lots of laughing and good times. I also have a perfect summer app you'll want and a great new fiction read to enjoy, plus lots of news to share with you from the CRAFTCAST studio. Come to www.craftcast.com for all the notes and links talked about on today's show.  

Today I talk with Allison Arden, publisher of Advertising Age and author of a new book called; The Book of Doing You will love to hear what she learned about staying in the creative flow! Plus make sure and get the CRAFTCAST app so you can hear Allison’s best tip on getting unstuck from your creative rut! Get all the shownotes at: www.craftcast.com 

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 and apps I love. Remember to “Get your butt in the chair and keep crafting!” xo Alison www.craftcast.com

Today I talk with Alan Revere, the founder and director of Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts. Mr. Revere shares his thoughts and expertise on the craft of metal smithing plus what went into producing his new book, Professional Jewelry Making. If you have the CRAFTCAST app, listen to the bonus file as Alan shares his best advice for making your way into juried shows and competitions. 
Also today I talk about a few of my favorite new craft books and mobile apps.

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 and get the CRAFTCAST app so you can also hear Gordon’s share with you his must have tool in the studio. It will surprise you! I also review some an exciting new fiber book, perfect for spring, plus info on a few crafting tools and websites that I know you’ll love.Check out craftcast.com for all the new crafting video downloads. 

Today I talk with photographer and collage artist, Susan Tuttle.  Susan shares lots of photography and photoshop resources, plus don’t miss listening to the bonus file where she shares her favorite photoshop secret technique.  Also in today’s show I have a new polymer book you’ll want to check out and some fun new apps to download.  Today’s music is by Jenny Mayhem.  Come to www.craftcast.com for all the links.

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.  Also, I have my favorite new website and viewing obsessions to share. Plus make sure you buy the craftcast app so you can watch the bonus video. I show you how to make a simple tool you’ll want to have in your jewelry tools stash.  Music today is by Mike Doughty.

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 want to listen, as Stuart shares about the magical place called Haystack.  Also today, some reviews of my favorite new addictions, plus information on an upcoming FREE webinar February 8th, called “I Love Tools” Register for it here.www.craftcast.com

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 female artists.  Plus, some new books and websites to share with you, and the latest classes at www.craftcast.com. 

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 creative life and how she started her magazine. Also, a fabulous new how-to jewelry making book you will love and a new wordplay interactive website I'm addicted to. Today's musical guest is Katie Pearl singing, I'll Be Waiting Plus, make sure and come over to www.craftcast.com for your FREE invite to our Online Virtual Book Signing Party. We are giving away $100's of dollars of prizes. Our holiday gift to you!

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

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 polymer art that opens this month.

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 www.craftcast.comTo hear what Julia had to say about her must have tools in the kitchen, purchase the CRAFTCAST app available for both iPhone and Droid.

Today I talk with public works artist, Janet Echelman. Don't miss what Janet has to say about one's imagination. Also, a fun little app and some great books to share, plus an update on upcoming classes and a "hold the date" announcement. www.craftcast.com

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 can count on. Also 2 fun apps I love and a book you will want to hear about. Come over to www.craftcast.com for information on craft classes and craft class recordings.

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 www.craftcast.com, plus information on upcoming LIVE classes and class recordings.

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: www.craftcast.com

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 all the show links at: www.craftcast.comDownload a craft class recording here