
Word Hunters: Left, Right and Off-Center #32 John Dix
Oct 24, 2023
John Dix, legendary potter and long-time resident of Japan, shares some experiences from his childhood and talks about his travels and career. Topics discussed include his background, growing up in Michigan, exploring the path of ceramics, working in Greece and Israel, living and working in different countries, building a studio and planning for a fall workshop, shifting focus to teaching and gaining international recognition, and the speaker's unique approach to pottery making.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Growing Up and Going to School in Michigan
03:10 • 5min
Exploring the Path of Ceramics
08:35 • 12min
Working in Greece and Israel in the 80s
21:00 • 10min
Living and Working in Different Countries
30:45 • 17min
Building the Studio and Planning for a Fall Workshop
47:41 • 2min
Shifting Focus to Teaching and Gaining International Recognition
49:18 • 2min
Disliking Social Media and the Decision to Temporarily Take Down Website
51:07 • 4min
