Emily Burtner was in residence at Have Company from August 10 - August 18.
I sit down with Emily Burtner to talk about clay, playing in bands, and living in the day job/art making life balance we're all trying to navigate.
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TIny Episode: Marlee and a Tattoo Machine
Episode 20: In Conversation with Katie Ford
Katie Ford was in residence at Have Company July 27 - August 4.
Marlee chats with Katie Ford on the bunk bed at Have Company all about Pittsburgh, quilt projects, and balancing work at a fine art practice.
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Episode 19: In Conversation with Jess Schreibstein
Jess Schreibstein was in residence at Have Company July 9 - 18
We talk to Jess about herbalism, new moon meditations, & balancing art making and work.
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Episode 18: In Conversation with Nicholas Weinstein
Nicholas Weinstein was in residence at Have Company June 23 - 30
Nic tells us about making medicine, becoming an herbalist, and running his own business!
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Episode 17: In Conversation with Ashley Brown Durand
Ashley Brown Durand was in residence at Have Company May 31 - June 8.
Ashley tells us all about the beginnings of Secret Holiday and Co., how she got her start in the handmade business world, what it feels like to be copied (and handle it gracefully) and why she isn't hiring a factory to produce her beautiful banners.
You can find Ashley on Instagram and on the Secret Holiday and Co. website.
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Episode 16: In Conversation with Sara Berks
Episode 15: In Conversation with Rachel Blodgett
Rachel Blodgett was in residence at Have Company May 12 - 18.
Rachel Blodgett tells us all the things! How her project Serpent & Bow became a full time business, how she heals her body and mind through her practice of making, and starting a woman's circle. This episode is packed full with more magic than we can handle.
You can find Rachel on Instagram and on the Serpent and Bow website.
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Episode 14: In Conversation with Katie Carey
Episode 13: In Conversation with Heidi Parkes
Episode 12: In Conversation with Jenny Williams
Jenny Williams was in residence at Have Company February 10- 20.
In this episode I chat with Jenny Williams, a writer & musician from Oakland, CA. Jenny and I talk about walking, our artistic practices and the discipline it takes, and how are phones are not always our friends.
You can find Jenny on Instagram and listen to her music here.
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Episode 11: In Conversation with Joey Korein
Joey Korein was in residence at Have Company February 2 - 10, 2015.
Joey is in a league of her own, cutting up tee shirts and making new ones that are bold and specific and true to the wabi sabi form. We talk about her different projects, working at the Textile Arts Center, and why collaboration and bartering is part of her process.
You can find Joey on Instagram.
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Episode 10: In Conversation with Meghan Shimek
Meghan Shimek was in residence at Have Company January 11 - 19.
Meghan Shimek is a Have Company friend and family member. I am so excited to share my interview with her where we talk about weaving, teaching, and balancing motherhood with being an artist.
Find Meghan on Instagram and on her website.
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Episode 9: In Conversation with Samantha Albert
Samantha Albert was in residence at Have Company January 2 - 10.
This is a very special episode where Sam guides us through an exercise from Angeles Arrien's book Signs of Life : The Five Universal Shapes. We talk about her book, the residency she's creating in Iceland, and so much more! Get out a paper and pencil and listen up! xo
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Episode 8: In Conversation with Rachel de Cuba
Rachel de Cuba was in residence at Have Company October 7 - 13, 2014.
In Episode Eight I talk to Rachel about natural dyes, hand quilting, and photo transfers onto fabrics!
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Episode 7: In Conversation with Sarah Lillegard
Sarah Lillegard was in residence at Have Company September 5 - 11, 2014.
In episode seven Sarah and I talk about the investigation and process of living in smaller communities, the world of fibers and embroidering, & her very cool back patch project.
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Episode 6: In Conversation with Liane Tyrrel
Liane Tyrrel was in residence at Have Company from August 29 - September 4, 2014.
In episode six Liane Tyrrel talks to us about her process working with natural dyes, how to navigate the vast word of the internet, being a part of the Etsy community, and the realness of being alive.
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Episode 5: In Conversation with Anny Crane
Anny Crane was in residence at Have Company from August 19 - August 24, 2014.
In episode five Anny Crane talks to us about starting the Textile Arts Center Magazine, working and living in New York City, & what it means to be a process artist. Listen here or download on ITunes.
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Episode 4: In Conversation with Ama Wertz
Ama Wertz was at Have Company August 5-11, 2014 to weave, sit in the window, & share the joy of tapestry.
Have Company THE PODCAST : a series of conversations with the residents, makers, & friends of Have Company. EPISODE FOUR is with resident artist Ama Wertz on the tradition of tapestry weaving, selling artwork, and the hidden joys of Grand Rapids!
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Episode 3: In Conversation with Small Room Collective
Lauren & Travis, the sweet humans behind Small Room Collective, set up outside of the shop August 1-3, 2014 and we had a great time. They got to celebrate our one year anniversary party with us, eat a ton of Bartertown tacos, and had great conversation & company. Plus we were in between residents so it felt great to be able to offer them a bed, shower, & kitchen!
This episode was so fun to record, and Lauren & Travis are truly two of the most generous people I've ever met. I stocked up their jewelry inventory with some of my rope & yarn necklaces - look for them in Chicago this weekend! So hit play and listen up! We talk about the balance of traveling with your partner, running a small business, and other fun stories from the road.
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