29 - Julie Mackinnon on creating opportunity, community, and beauty on Salt Spring Island

This week on the Kiln Sitters, Carole sits down with Julie Mackinnon to discuss the incredible work she does as a master maker for over 20 years, and also how she has transformed the lives of so many in her community through the Hey Julie School of Clay. From humble beginnings bringing clay to the locals on Salt Spring Island, to fundraising and building the school/studio of her dreams, we find out more about the endless energy of this passionate and inspirational Canadian ceramic artist. Today’s Kaolin Crushes are: Eiko Maeda, Stéphanie Goyer , and Dawn Candy.

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