//podcastplus.net/feed/fain-house-radio-creative-living-podcast~641e0306 How can you do all that needs done in life and still pursue your desire to learn French, or the guitar, or grow a plant or make art? You can’t put a fiddle under our pillow and wake up playing it (though, how cool would that be!). Join me, Annie Fain Barralon, as I interview painters and gardeners, designers and musicians, photographers and cooks, creative livers of any kind, who have some how, in the middle of it all, continued on their creative paths no matter what. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:13:36 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/64485246/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F64485246%2F836ba1bf49db24b2fa9721c0ce3c7627.m4a Years ago, a class Emileigh Zola signed up for was canceled last minute and she ended up in a traditional broom making class. This serendipitous turn of events put her on the path to what would become a big love of her life as well as her main livelihood. It's more than just how good it feels to make things with our hands, Emileigh has what she describes as "a fierce devotion to the beauty of the ordinary." A special, handmade broom meant for sweeping your floor can help transform the "blah" of an everyday chore into more of a ritual and as Emileigh says, "creates an everyday opportunity for slowing down and really being intentional." She is also a teacher of broom making workshops, an herbalist and organizer of women re-wilding gatherings. She reminds us that learning a new skill is an opportunity for us to be beginners again, to allow ourselves to really go for the things that light us up and when that special creative/growth opportunity presents itself to have the courage to "put our hand on the door and... Mon, 01 May 2023 18:17:45 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/64485246/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F64485246%2F836ba1bf49db24b2fa9721c0ce3c7627.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/62392285/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F62392285%2Fbb4638866ab90e5e6e2460107c3566d6.m4a The medium where Ginger Huebner feels most at home is the mixing of collage and chalk. Trained as an architect she realized that what called to her more than how a building was designed and put together was how a space "felt." She now uses these mixed media as a way to translate those feelings and, in her words, considers the process her second language. She reminds us that creativity comes in many forms, that we all have our own creative language and that developing our sense of creative freedom and choice is incredibly important no matter our age. Let yourself be nurtured by it and put those good feelings back into the world. Whatever form is comes in, listen to it, love it and embrace it. Learn more about Ginger and her work here: Website: www.gingerhuebner.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingerhuebnerart/ TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/ginger_huebner_conversations_beyond_words_translating_life_through_imagery_color ________________________________________ All Things Fain House: ... Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:07:18 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/62392285/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F62392285%2Fbb4638866ab90e5e6e2460107c3566d6.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/61458683/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F61458683%2Fec6f060a2a899fb98f99df30c84be64d.m4a Lindsey Liden has had quite a few creative step-stones in his life. He has played full drum kit for a punk band, painted huge colorful wall paintings that couldn't even fit into his car, worked in various restaurant kitchens, toured as a fiddle player and completed a university degree in classical percussion. Little did he know that all steps would lead to his now career as a banjo builder and fine woodworker. Though he now has a working studio next to his wife's ceramic studio, and just across the field from my very own studio (did I mention he is my brother?), the path has not always been clear and easy for him. His story is one of wanting the creative life so badly that he is truly up for doing all it takes to stay true to his creative path. He reminds us to embrace what we're good at and to find a way to use it as an asset of our work rather than fighting against our natural selves. Hurdles and struggles are part of what every one of us experiences. The main thing is to keep moving forward and to know t... Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:26:41 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/61458683/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F61458683%2Fec6f060a2a899fb98f99df30c84be64d.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/60249869/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F60249869%2Fe4c78322c0147d6e3366c5b584322422.m4a Quilter, natural dyer, Jason Pierson has all kinds of ways of folding his making life into his work and family life. Sometimes it means working on smaller wall hangings rather than large, full-scale quilts. Sometimes it means stirring the dye pot on the stove in-between work meetings on his computer or always having his hand sewing nearby, road trips and visits with friends included. He reminds us that much foraging for natural dyes can be done even along your average roadside, that you don't need any special permission to try something new and that dabbling just might help you discover your next favorite hobby...or career! Learn more about Jason and his work here: Instagram: @fellinlovewiththemoon & @jasonpiersonquilts Website: jasonpiersonquilts.com Shop: etsy.com/shop/jasonpiersonquilts __________________________________ All Things Fain House: * Grab your 2023 Fain House Wall Calendar here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1078896944/2023-wall-calendar-watercolor-art-work * Si... Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:00:01 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/60249869/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F60249869%2Fe4c78322c0147d6e3366c5b584322422.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/59765925/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F59765925%2F37c700df77f816ba8ac824db15cdac1c.m4a Seamstress, quilter, mom of three, Rachel Yearick, loves to sew so much and has sewn for so long that she doesn't even remember learning how. At some point she found herself with a big batch of tossed king size, hotel sheets from the second hand shop and started experimenting with natural dying. Eventually these sheets got cut into pieces and became a source for her dress fabrics. She now makes and sells beautiful dresses with quilt-square panels that run down the front. The enjoyment that comes from making something from nothing is huge in her life and is a philosophy that flows directly into how she runs her one-woman, garment business. She reminds us that our creative path can sometimes meander more than we planned for, that having big dreams may demand a big dose of flexibility and that what often has the biggest impact over time are all the tiny bits we find a way to fit into our day...right here, right now, with what we have on hand. Learn more about Rachel and her work here: Instagram: https://w... Tue, 01 Nov 2022 03:04:28 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/59765925/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F59765925%2F37c700df77f816ba8ac824db15cdac1c.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/59354423/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F59354423%2F951042f79749cf3145d46465069f8389.m4a Painter, fiddler, banjo player Hannah Seng feels deeply that not matter what we say, we're all creative. We put so much pressure on ourselves to do things just right, even from the beginning, forgetting that we are just not going to hit the mark the first time and that's ok. Hannah knows from experience that it all boils down to alot of repeating of gestures by regularly "doing the thing." Though it's not easy and takes lots of humility and patience to get through to the other side, it's so worth it! Hannah reminds us that there is real joy in using nice materials (and instruments!) and when artist and medium merge they make gold, but "you've gotta make some sparks first." And when in doubt, start by making ourselves happy where we can so that the inspiration can get unstuck and come pouring out of us. Learn more about Hannah and her work here: www.hannahseng.com instagram.com/hannahsengart facebook.com/hannahsengart hannahseng.bandcamp.com/releases __________________________... Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:16:45 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/59354423/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F59354423%2F951042f79749cf3145d46465069f8389.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/57591563/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F57591563%2F6735156532b934ab21a33f767605f716.m4a Dance has been the main guiding force in Becky Hill's life. Her love of, and involvement in, percussive dance has quite literally shaped friends she's made and places she's been. With banjo playing and square dance calling added to the mix, Appalachian music and dance traditions have become a sacred connection to place and community for her. She reminds us that some of our creative loves may be relaxed and informal (like playing tunes in the kitchen) and others may be arduous and complicated (like pushing the envelope of your craft or medium, especially if you are making it your profession). When you dedicate yourself to carving time out for that "thing" you really want to do or learn about, your life will be richer for it. And when in doubt, work hard, play hard and embrace the radical joy that is now.  Learn more about Becky and her work here:  Website: https://www.rebeccahill.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_becky_hill_/ The musical track at the end of this episode is cal... Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:34:13 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/57591563/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F57591563%2F6735156532b934ab21a33f767605f716.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/57557486/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F57557486%2Fbcb1c9541047b1352f026d74baa86e63.m4a For Kate King the world of creativity has always felt like a safe place to be. As an artist, author, licensed counselor, art therapist and creator of the Radiant Life Project, Kate's approach to overall wellness is to honor the connection point where psyche meets spirit meets art. This holistic perspective of using art for healing, growth and insight involves a mix of clinical analysis with what she describes as "the warmth and accessibility of creativity." Making art can be healing in itself and it can also be an incredible way through the back door into a person's unconscious that may not be available them just through talking. She reminds us that the best project any of us can ever engage in is the project of our own personal growth, that we are all born creative and to keep letting ourselves explore the world even if it's as tiny as thinking an imaginative thought or noticing a pleasing color. Learn more about Kate and her work here: Website: www.TheRadiantLifeProject.com Instagram:  ht... Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:05 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/57557486/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F57557486%2Fbcb1c9541047b1352f026d74baa86e63.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/57188032/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F57188032%2Fb591fd98b339afcbd986b3496487dc12.m4a Should you make just what you know will sell or just what your heart wants to make? Or both? This question and many more flow through Kelcey Loomer's head as she paints for hours at her canvas. Working mostly with oils and prepared mixed media surfaces, on both large and small scales, she finds inspiration from everything to time in the woods and her kids to facing grief and a new favorite song put on repeat. She describes her process as "dreaming in real time" and as a type of meditative state that has been incredibly healing to her. Her hope is that those who go home with her paintings also feel free to find their own meaning and good feelings in her work. She reminds us to notice and gather up all the little and big things that light us up and that when matched with believing in ourselves and some dedication we'll be one step closer to where we want to be.  Learn more about Kelcey and her work here: Website: https://www.kelceyloomer.com Seed & Sky Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Seeda... Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:52:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/57188032/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F57188032%2Fb591fd98b339afcbd986b3496487dc12.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/55529065/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F55529065%2F6fd3abca2693c56e5edc92f46d5f4975.m4a Margaret Cogswell's artistic style appears, at first glance, childlike. With closer inspection is comes clear that much contemplative and technical savior faire goes into each piece she creates. Her range of mediums include everything from paper mâché sculpture and artist books to mixed media crowns that can really, truly be worn on your head. After years raising her two children, she decided that the time had come to apply for a live-in artist in residence program at Penland School of Crafts while still juggling her family life (and she got it!). It was the first time in her life that she could create her work on her own terms and now, years later, so much good has come from the fact that she realized it was "now or never" and made that leap. She reminds us to trust our intuition, to ask questions and to go towards what makes you happy. And when in doubt, make something with your hands and keep that motion going. Learn more about Margaret and her work here: Website: mcogswell.com Instagram: @ma... Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:52:03 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/4b7e8a24/podcast/play/55529065/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fexports%2F4b7e8a24%2F55529065%2F6fd3abca2693c56e5edc92f46d5f4975.m4a