The Maker's Playbook
The Maker's Playbook
Rebecca Ickes Carra
Ep 619: Building a Creative Practice Across Continents with Eva Champagne
1 hour 13 minutes Posted May 9, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Eva Champagne
Welcome and Introduction
Exploring Multiple Mediums
The Intersection of Painting and Ceramics
The Magic of Mugs and Cups
The Challenges of Ceramic Art
Eva's Early Artistic Education
The Influence of Travel on Creativity
Residencies and Global Experiences
Returning to Montana
Reverse Culture Shock and Reflections
Navigating Relationships and Community
Career Reflections and Artistic Journey
Embracing Creativity and Personal Fulfillment
Workshops and Future Plans
Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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Send us Fan Mail As makers, we often believe that stability - often in the form of continuous access to the same studio and materials - is essential for building a creative business, but Eva Champagne's nomadic journey reveals a different path. Throughout our conversation, Eva shares how she's built a ceramics practice while constantly relocating - from Florida to the Virgin Islands, Bali to Montana, and numerous residencies in between - by prioritizing experience and adaptation over permanen...