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Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and Metalsmiths

Christine Mighion
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Slowmade is a nourishing and inclusive space for independent jewelry artists and metalsmiths that supports your desire to build a more soulful, handcrafted business, and life... one that aligns with your values, your passion, and your creativity. Join jewelry artist, seasoned business owner, and the host of Slowmade, Christine Mighion in this conversational style podcast. You'll hear honest and in... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it really mean to live a creative life that’s true — not tidy, not performative, but real?

In this conversation, jewelry artist Susan Wachler shares her journey from a multi-generational family of jewelers to her own late-in-life return to... more

If you’ve ever felt that tug-of-war between creativity and business, or struggled with the balance of freedom and financial pressure, you’re going to feel so seen in this episode.

Julianne is a maker in the truest sense—her work is soulful, organic,... more

In this episode of Slowmade, I’m joined by jewelry artist Dawna Gillespie, whose work is rooted in personal story, persistence, and a strong sense of artistic identity.

Dawna shares how she discovered metalsmithing almost by accident during her fina... more

David Forshee is the jewelry and lapidary artist behind David Forshee Jewelry.

In this episode, David and I talk about the early years of learning a craft and the many small decisions, experiments, tools, and mistakes that slowly shape a maker’s pat... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Wachler
Jewelry artist and former psychotherapist with a family legacy in jewelry-making.
Episode: ENCORE: Susan Wachler: The Alchemy of Emotion and Metal & the Courage to Create Honestly
Julianne Van Buskirk
Proprietor of Silverstruck Studio
Silverstruck Studio
Episode: ENCORE: Julianne Van Buskirk - The Creative's Dance: Flow, Frustration, and the Joy of Making
Dawna Gillespie
Jewelry artist and metalsmith, owner of Dawna Gillespie Adornments
Dawna Gillespie Adornments
Episode: Dawna Gillespie: Perseverance, Patience, & Believing in Your Work
David Forshee
Jewelry and lapidary artist who owns David Forshee Jewelry
David Forshee Jewelry
Episode: David Forshee: Opals, Small Spaces, & the Beauty of Figuring It Out
Tzipora Hoynik
Jewelry artist based in Los Angeles with a 40-year career
Independent jewelry artist
Episode: Tzipora Hoynik - Beautiful Excess and a Lifetime of Creating in Color
Marie Kappenman
Designer and maker behind Notions of Lovely Jewelry
Notions of Lovely Jewelry
Episode: Marie Kappenman: Making Art, Making Money & Letting Go of the Starving Artist Story
Kathleen Willie
Brand founder of High Five Lemon, jeweler
High Five Lemon
Episode: Kathleen Wille - High Five Lemon and the Gift of Almost Perfect
Beth Judge
Jewelry artist, educator, and studio owner
Independent jewelry artist, Hopewell, New Jersey
Episode: Beth Judge - When It's Finally Your Turn to Come Home to Your Creative Self
Leora Coronel
Jewelry and lapidary artist
Leora Coronel Jewelry
Episode: Leora Coronel - Cutting River Stones & Making Jewelry with a Sense of Place

Host

Christine Mighion
Host of Slowmade, jewelry artist and business owner

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Love!

    I listen to this podcast as I’m working in my tiny home studio. It gives me so much ambition and encouragement to keep creating and I learn so much with every episode!! I will be signing up for the newsletter as well, such a great idea. Thank you Christine! 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caty Bee Artisan Jewelry
    United Statesa year ago
  • Joy Kruse

    Another interesting and informative podcast with Joy Kruse. I enjoy her work and nice to hear about her background into jewelry.

    Thanks again Christine for a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GOJoeygo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Adore the show

    I found this podcast and absolutely fell in love. Christine is such a real down to earth personality. I am a 59 yr old metalsmith only in it since 2017. It saved my life from imminent death by grief. I found that I have a knack for the art. And I have absolutely connected to so many of her interviews., as well some of her story. Thank you Christine for keeping it real.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frandalicious
    United Statesa year ago
  • Loving every episode!

    Thank-you so much Christine, these episodes are one of the things I genuinely look forward to every week. Your conversations are inspiring, heartwarming, heartbreaking and the perfect reality check. So very happy to have found this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel Grose Australia
    Australiaa year ago
  • Wonderful listen

    What a great way to pass the time as a maker. Christine is the Terry Gross of the jewelry maker world. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JewelryMonk
    United States2 years ago

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The show is appreciated as a nurturing space for makers but some listeners want less host-directed storytelling and more guest-led dialogue.
Guests are seen as generous and the host as thoughtful and well-prepared.
Listeners find conversations honest, inspiring, and practical for studios and craft businesses.

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#167
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Talking Points

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Francesca Kennedy - Making Without Rules: Following Instinct & Creative Curiosity
Q: How do you approach creating a new piece of jewelry when you sit down to make something new?
Francesca describes a constant, ongoing process driven by input from life, conversations, and sensory experience, guided more by feeling and imagination than rigid rules or trends.
Kate Weber: Pricing Your Work, Protecting Your Voice, and Staying True to the Craft
Q: Why is it important for you to price your work in a sustainable way?
Kate explains that pricing must reflect the time, energy, and craftsmanship invested, and she compares jewelry to other art forms where significant value is recognized, arguing that sustainability in pricing enables ongoing creation and business viability.
Allison Ford: The Art of Curiosity, Wearable Sculpture, and Creating Beyond Defined Lines
Q: You have your MFA then from Heron, but your work really lives in this kind of fluid space between jewelry, sculpture, and wearable art. How did your formal training influence you and break away from it?
Allison describes how her formal training pushed her to explore new mediums and allowed her to challenge traditional definitions of art, while still maintaining her playful and exploratory approach.
Allison Ford: The Art of Curiosity, Wearable Sculpture, and Creating Beyond Defined Lines
Q: Why don't you go ahead and introduce yourself and share a little bit about how you found your way into making all the wonderful things you make?
Allison introduces herself as a creative who has been a studio artist since 2009, emphasizing her self-taught journey and recent return to graduate school for an MFA.
Catherine Marche: When Curiosity Leads in Craft & How Jewelry Becomes a Reflection of the Soul
Q: What guides you in your art practice and business?
I try to experience joy in my work and enjoy change, combining work and pleasure to avoid feeling obligated.

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Slowmade features intimate, mentorful conversations with independent jewelry artists and metalsmiths who run small, craft-centric businesses. Across episodes, listeners hear personal journeys—from handcraft beginnings and studio build-outs to pricing, marketing, and sustainable practices—paired with practical advice on studio craft, community, and balancing artistry with commerce. A standout throughline is a slow, thoughtful approach to making and pricing that emphasizes values, mentorship, and a supportive maker ecosystem, making it especially valuable for artists seeking sustainable growth and deeper craft fulfillment.

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1. Susan Wachler
2. Julianne Van Buskirk
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5. Tzipora Hoynik
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