Ep 614: The Aligned Potter with Elizabeth Schlatter

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Many of us learn to accept the aches and pains of making as just part of the creative journey, assuming sore wrists and "potter's back" are inevitable companions to our craft. What if the physical discomfort of creating could be significantly reduced through simple awareness and intentional adjustments to how we work? Elizabeth Schlatter, creator of The Aligned Potter, draws on her experience to show how small changes—from joint inventory checks between tasks to understanding your unique body mechanics—can transform your making practice. Taking care of our bodies isn't just about preventing pain, but about creating a sustainable practice that allows us all to keep making what we love for decades to come.

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Chapters

1. Elizabeth Schlatter (00:00:00)

2. Intro and Welcoming the Guest (00:03:16)

3. Discovering Pottery Again (00:04:58)

4. Ergonomics in Pottery (00:05:37)

5. Starting The Aligned Potter Project (00:06:53)

6. Body Mechanics and Pottery (00:08:58)

7. Personal Adjustments and Tips (00:12:42)

8. Research and Studies on Pottery Injuries (00:25:27)

9. Ergonomic Tools and Wrist Strength (00:35:43)

10. Pottery Tool Companies and Accessibility (00:36:52)

11. Working with Different Clay Types (00:37:23)

12. Adapting Your Pottery Practice (00:38:42)

13. Body Awareness and Joint Inventory (00:40:21)

14. Creative Studio Solutions (00:52:52)

15. Where to Find More Resources (00:54:43)

16. Loading Kilns Ergonomically (00:57:39)

17. Innovative Kiln Design Ideas (00:58:50)

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