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Hello Atelier explores what it means to be a working artist. We take you into to the studios of designers of all different mediums to learn about their inspiration, their design process and the personal stories behind their art.
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Fiber Artist and Actor Karen Allen
Did you know that actor and director Karen Allen is also a fiber artist? Listen in as we talk with Karen about her introduction to textiles, her love of Kaffe Fassett, and how she balances her film career with fiber art.
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Musicians Ronald and Lonnie McFadden
Ronald and Lonnie McFadden have been performing on stage their whole lives. Listen in as we talk with Ronald and Lonnie about how they learned to tap from their father, performing around the world, and the challenges of making a living as entertainers.
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Illustrator Ana Reinert
Ana Reinert takes us on a deep dive into the world of stationery and fountain pens. Listen in as we talk about how Ana got into stationery supplies, the ins and outs of fountain pen collecting and how she created her own product to fill a niche in the market.
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Quilter Melissa Averinos
Melissa Averinos is a painter, quilter, and artist who has made her mark on everything from books to award-winning quilts. Listen in as we talk with Melissa about how she learned to sew, how art got her through some critical times, and why she is all about weird cats forever.
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Writer Mercedes Lucero
Writer Mercedes Lucero talks to us about the pressure of being a first-generation college student, where she got her love of reading and how, in her book Stereometry, she combined poetry and math to create an ordered world into which she could explore the ideas of grief and loneliness.
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Ceramicist Momoko Usami
Before settling down as an artist, Momoko Usami wanted to widen her experience, so she decided to move from her native Japan to America. After a number of stops she has landed in the Missouri countryside. Here, wide open spaces allow her imagination to take hold and present itself as beautifully crafted ceramics that straddle the line between functional and fine art.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic!
Hello Atelier is on my must-listen list. I live the variety of creatives they talk with and the insightful questions asked. As much as more Hello Atelier is always best, I enjoy the length of the episodes. Thank you, Betsy and Jonathan!
Delightful!
This is by far my favorite podcast! The episodes are the perfect length and it's fascinating to learn more about these artist's processes and development paths. Try it out!
A beautifully produced show for makers
I’ve listened to almost every episode of Hello Atelier and it’s a lovely show. Unlike many craft podcasts, this show is highly produced which makes it very easy to listen to. The interviews are tightly edited for great story telling. Betsy knows her stuff and I’m so glad she’s making this show!