The Chico Creates Podcast

Hear from nine of the makers from Season 1 in this "Where Are They Now" episode to tide you over until we start recording new interviews with your favorite local creators!Featured in this episode are:Bree Epley, @breeglassstudio on IGKat Johns, @katjohnsmusic on YouTubeSienna Orlando-Lalaguna, @siennaceramics on IGJonathan Greenfield, @greenfieldpetphotography on IGAdrianna Wiley, @adriannas_bakery on IGKirk Williams, @lishbills on IGLauren Meichtry, @likem_design on IGBonnie Pipkin, @bonespipkin on IGand Julian LaCombe, @moonshadowmakersworkshop on IGListen in to see what they've been up to since their episodes aired and what's next in their creative lives in Chico 💚

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠.In the closing episode of Season 2, Lauren Meichtry (of Episode 5) puts me in the hot seat and makes me answer all of my own questions! I hope you enjoy hearing from me, your intrepid host, as I talk about why I started the podcast, what I love about Chico, what I’ve learned, and what I’m working on in my own studio! Thank you SO much for being such an incredible audience and community 💚Find Ciara’s work at @ciarabarsotti or online at www.ciarabarsotti.comThe Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. Thank you for keeping the show going!This episode is hosted by Lauren Meichtry.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.Thanks for listening! 💚🙌💚

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠.I had such an inspiring conversation with Britta about the importance of art in human thriving and communication. She has led such a vibrant life and her work reflects so many of her experiences and joys. As a mama of two littles, she gets creative in how she fits in time for herself to be able to play in the studio in order to feed her soul. I hope you enjoy this truly delightful episode and that it encourages you to play with art, too!Find Britta’s work on IG at @brittagoldmannart or online at www.brittagoldmann.comThe Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. Thank you for keeping the show going!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti⁠.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.Thanks for listening! 💚🙌💚

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠.Local creative Dolores Mitchell and I had a great conversation over the phone on how she became an artist, art historian, and writer. One thing led to another and her journey brought her to Chico and it became her forever hometown! Dolores has been part of the art community here in Chico for years and has so many great things to say about our town and the opportunities it provides, and she drops some great nuggets of wisdom on how to keep your creative spark alive and well!Find Dolores’ work at www.doloresmitchellart.comThe Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.Thanks for listening! 💚🙌💚

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠: www.makerradio.orgJim Brobeck is a man with some good medicine for all of us through his words and music. He's been a lifelong advocate for caring for the planet and spreads that good word through some fantastic steel lap guitar which he generously shares with us in this episode. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with him and left inspired to make some changes in my own life! Settle in and enjoy the episode, friends.The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti⁠.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.Thanks for listening! 💚🙌💚

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠: www.makerradio.orgJoin me for an honest and beautiful conversation about the healing power of art with Tatiana Allen! Tatiana, @thecraftycutie, has been on the Chico art scene for years and has so much to share about her story - things I never knew which give so much more depth and context to her beautiful, textural work and the community building that she not only participates in but spearheads, through things like Skycave Arts and The Maker's Cafe. This episode will inspire you to pick up a pencil and make some marks just for kicks - you never know what might happen!The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti⁠.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.Thanks for listening! 💚🙌💚

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠.In this episode, I have a conversation with Mahina Gannet and Sarah Schlobohm of the beloved downtown restaurant Momona, which happens to be coming up on its 10 year anniversary in September! Mahina and Sarah are clearly great friends and business partners and are such a delight to listen to, and this episode provides a fascinating look into the culinary arts and the partnerships and collaborations required to make the dream a reality. This episode will inspire you to get started and just do the thing you’ve been dreaming about already!Follow @MomonaChico on IG or find https://momonachico.com online, and be sure to treat yourself to an incredible bevvie or bao (or the delicious Citrus Shoyu Ramen, my personal fav!) at the restaurant on Main and 4th right across the street from the downtown plaza!The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti⁠.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.Thanks for listening! 💚🙌💚

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠.In this next episode, I talk to Jessica Brierly of Feronia Designs. Jessica is an Earth Artist, tarot reader, designer, and a beautiful soul helping herself and others express their truest selves! In the episode we talk all about what led her to her current craft of giving new life to old bones, and how important it is to be a collaborator with life to discover and build a life you love for yourself.Follow Jessica and her luminous work at @feronia.designs on IG! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti⁠.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.Thanks for listening! 💚🙌💚

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠.In this next episode, I talk to Don Jules and Zach Graham of the Prog-Jam band Blü Egyptian, an up-and-coming party band that is one to watch! They came together during the pandemic for casual jam sessions which then evolved into over 400 headlining shows as the band you see today. We discuss the highs and lows of being a band on the road, hustling and doing all the legwork to make it a full-time gig in addition to creating a brand-new genre of music. This is an honest and inspiring look at the exciting and harrowing “middle stage” of this band’s career as touring musicians.Catch @bluegyptianband at a venue near you! Find them at bluegyptianband.comThe Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti⁠.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.Thanks for listening! 💚🙌💚

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠.Get to know the woman behind the local household name of Chico Chai! Sarah Adams of Chico Chai and the new Chico Chaihouse have a wonderful conversation about what brought her from being a wildlife field biologist to becoming a maker of delicious tea and the proprietor of a lovely community cafe.We discuss finding balance and what motivates us as we pursue our creative passions and dreams. It is such a lovely conversation - so grab a cuppa and hit play!Find Sarah at www.chicochai.com or on Instagram @chicochai.The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti⁠.Production engineering and edited by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.Thanks for listening! 💚🙌💚

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠.Ashiah & Henry Crook Bird are a true Chico Creative Power Couple, and I so enjoyed the conversation with these two lovely humans! Ashiah is a thespian and vocalist who has worked as a journalist and currently works at True North Housing Alliance for Butte County, and their partner, Henry is a country-folk musician with a new album called “Lost Gospel” in the works. They both bring so much dimension and love and compassion to our creative community and are such an inspiration to me, and hopefully to you as well!Catch Ashiah on IG at @ashiah_d and Henry at henrycrookbird.com or on IG @henrycrookbird.Headshot of Henry is by Keith Alton Photo.The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti⁠.Production engineering and editing by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠.This episode is electric! Featuring Lydia Cooley, an up-and-coming musician and lover-of-life on the local scene... We have a fantastic conversation about what it means to make art, learning as you go, and leaning into the experience of being alive and being an artist.Catch Lydia on IG at @windfaerielyd to see when you can see her play live in town!The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠.Jacob Davenport, illustrator and stay-at-home-dad of two boys, and I have such a fun conversation on creativity amidst early parenthood and the realities of balancing the demands of modern life with a creative life. It's an inspiring talk to anyone who finds themselves wishing they had more time to create, with tons of little nuggets of wisdom to help you along, too!Jacob's work can be found at @abeldrawing on Instagram or at https://www.abelillustrations.com/.The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti: www.ciarabarsotti.com.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠.Sarah and I had such an inspiring conversation about the creative process and finding time for our passion projects amidst work and life responsibilities. I left this conversation feeling so ready to go make a creative mess, and I hope you have the same experience!Sarah Pape is a poet and prose writer who teaches English and works as the Managing Editor of Watershed Review and Flume Press at Chico State. She is also the Co-Director of the Northern California Writing Project where she works with educators in the North State, and she just recently published a book of poetry and prose called “Forgive the Animal.”Find her online at http://www.sarahpape.com/ and on Instagram at @sarahkpape.The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti: www.ciarabarsotti.com.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.

Presented by and recorded at ⁠Maker Radio⁠: www.makerradio.orgSammey Zangrilli and I talked about collaboration and creativity - working with the land and other creatives to make a better world for all of us! Check out this inspiring episode to learn more about Sammey, the creative and artistic force behind Turkey Tail Farms and Your Local Marketplace!Sammey is launching a new Saturday Market in the parking lot across from Oregrown on Park Avenue from 12-4 starting in April! You can find her work and all of the creative people in Chico that she supports at her markets and beyond via @turkeytailfarm and @yourlocalmarketplace_ on IG.The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti: www.ciarabarsotti.com.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solomon Perillo.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can now get official podcast merch! Mugs, totes, shirts for the whole family, and more.

Presented by and recorded at Maker Radio.Peter and I had an inspiring conversation about how music and the arts are THRIVING in Chico! Peter Berkow has been and is a musician and teacher here in town for the last 50 years and has some stories to tell. This episode is nothing short of a love letter to this special little town we call home. You can listen to Peter and his wife Trisha play at "Jazz Brunches" on the first Sunday of every month for the next few months at the Winchester Goose, and catch his show with the BEEtKEEPERS at The Chico Women's club on April 18, featuring Joe Craven.The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti.Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In the last of our four live audience recordings, Ashley Penning shares what inspires her, how she became a graphic designer, and what it's like to have a little one at home while working, in addition to managing commissions from local businesses! The episode ends with Lorna Such & some of the band Lo & Behold performing their set during the live show 💚 Lorna's song, "Take Your Time" is our theme song! Check out Ashley's beautiful work on her website, www.ashleypenning.com, and follow her on Instagram @ashley.penning. A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's social media and marketing presence! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for editing this episode.

Adrianna is as delightful a human as her bakes are delicious! We talk about how she became a full-time, professional baker during COVID times, why she loves Chico, and how she deals with imposter syndrome and keeps on keeping on! She has a wonderful story to share and lots of stellar advice for every creative out there. I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did! Order a cake from Adrianna here. And follow her on Instagram @adriannas_bakery. A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's social media and marketing presence! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for editing this episode.

Curtis and I have a lively conversation about the student film community here in Chico and what led him to the unique, collaborative craft of filmmaking. Curtis Bell is the President of the Butte Film Institute, and is dedicated to building the local film community and empowering filmmakers. He is leading the organization of the Butte Film Festival, which will be held this year on Dec 6th-8th at the State Theatre, in Oroville! Learn more about the Butte Film Festival on IG at @buttefilmfest or www.buttefilmfest.com, and follow Curtis at @blotter.curt. A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's social media and marketing presence! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for editing this episode.

Sienna and I get into the weeds with our love of plants and the outdoors, and how that inspires her ceramic pieces! It's a lovely conversation that listens like a love letter to the Sacramento Valley. Sienna Orlando-Lalaguna is the sole owner and maker behind Sienna Ceramics and makes field-to-table pottery based on the seasons for your kitchen, rituals, and feasts. Sienna also founded the Witch’s Market here in Chico in 2021, which will hold its fourth annual event this October. Check out her work at @siennaceramics or siennaceramics.com, and come meet her and the other witchy makers and shop their wares at the Witch's Market on October 12 from 10-4 at the 1078 Gallery/Equilateral Parking Lot! A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's social media and marketing presence! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for editing this episode.

GET TICKETS Here's the wee lil blurb I put in front of the last episode to remind everyone that we are not releasing an episode this week because we are having our first ever LIVE audience recording event! Here are all the details: Thursday, September 12 6:30-9:30 pm (doors open at 6) Chico Women's Club Tickets are $10: https://www.tinyurl.com/chicocreateslive Also available at the door. Interviews include Curtis Bell, Sienna Orlando-Lalaguna, Adrianna Wiley, and Ashley Penning. Musical Performances by Dave Elke in the Sound of Soul Band, Lorna Such with Lo & Behold, Lish Bills, Kat Johns, and Miserabella. Treats by Adrianna's Bakery and Drinks by Cafe Muse. Sponsored by Greenfield Pet Photography, Bree Glass Studio, and Momona Restaurant. Hope to see you there!! ⁠GET TICKETS⁠

**Get tickets to the live show on Sept 12, 2024 in Chico, CA at ⁠tinyurl.com/chicocreateslive⁠** This is a delightful, giggly & insightful episode with the Golden Girls - the ladies of @goldenhourchico, a women-owned studio dedicated to creating beautiful art in a safe, inclusive space for every body. If you've ever had questions about what it's like to be a tattoo artist, you've come to the right place! We had such a fascinating discussion and I had such a good time talking with Monica Painter ⁠@ladycobra⁠, Kirsten Barsotti ⁠@babyghoul.tattoo⁠, and Kaylen Parcell ⁠@kaylenmakestattoos⁠. Check out their work and learn more about the Golden Hour Tattoo studio at ⁠chicotattoos.com⁠. A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's social media and marketing presence! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

Maker & Creator Mattie Hinkley and I had such a lively discussion about the intersection of art and craft (is there even a divide??), the DIY creative culture of Chico, and the realities of being a teacher with a creative practice. Mattie has such an interesting perspective on our beloved hometown as a Virginia born-and-raised transplant who fits right in! Plus - they share some BIG news for the Chico Art Scene that I can't wait for you to hear! Follow Mattie's work on IG at @mattiehinkley and @secondcousingallery, or at mattiehinkley.com and secondcousin.org. A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's social media and marketing presence! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

Dave Elke and I had a great, inspiring episode about life as a creative in Chico! Dave is a Guitarist, Producer, Engineer and Tenured Faculty in Music and Recording Arts at Butte College as well as a family man! He has done it all and has so many stories and insights to share. Dave has been in the bands Sick in the Head, Ginseng, Potluck, and is currently one of the duo, Sunday Iris, and Sound of Soul. Follow Dave's quite enjoyable Instagram at @DaveElkeMusic. A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's social media and marketing presence! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

If you've ever wondered what kind of crazy alchemy goes into making stained glass, this is the episode for you! Bree Epley discovered and fell in love with her stained glass art practice only a few years ago and her story and enthusiasm is so inspiring. I hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Bree on Instagram and see her beautiful work at @breeglassstudio or www.breeglassstudio.com. A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's social media and marketing presence! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

This is an episode rich in insight and real talk! Cameron & I discussed the role of arts & artists in society, why one might decide NOT to monetize their art, and bespoke outerwear for rocks, among other things! Please enjoy this episode with Cameron Kelly, who you might know as the Gallery Director at Chico Art Center or as a Professor at Butte College. Let us know what you think! Follow Cameron on Instagram ⁠@camkelly⁠. A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's social media and marketing presence! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

I am so excited to share Lindsay Hook, of Lantern Print Co., with you! She is a digital illustrator who balances her creativity and home life in order to create lovely works of art available as prints, products, and most recently, the Lighted Window Tarot Deck! Take a listen to learn what inspires her and how she gets it all done. Follow her on Instagram @lanternprintco and check out her website, where you can get her new Tarot Deck, at https://lanternprintco.com/. A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's social media and marketing presence! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

I had an absolutely delightful conversation with Rebecca Shelly of @weftandwillowstudio all about how her journey brought her from Maine and painting, to Chico and fiber arts! Rebecca is an artist and teacher who recently opened a studio here in town where she teaches workshops on natural dying, sewing, weaving, embroidery, and more. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast ⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

I had a great conversation with Jonathan Greenfield of @greenfieldpetphotography on how great it is to be a pet lover in Chico! We talk about how he got into photography and how his life came to revolve around pets and animals, as well as his Chico Pets Calendar Fundraiser for the @chicoanimalshelter. You can enter the contest now and vote to help raise money for the Chico Animal Shelter's medical fund 💚 The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

I'm so excited to share this episode with the creator of Bonfire Storytelling, Bonnie Pipkin! Bonnie is an author who was raised in Chico, moved to New York, found her way back to her hometown, started a family, and found a creative community ready to share their stories - we discuss the crazy path life took her on and learn more about her writing process. Bonfire is a very special multi-generational storytelling event that is held the first week of the month at the Chico Women’s Club. Tickets sell like hotcakes the minute they go on sale! If you've had the fortune of being at one of these events you know how wonderful they are 💚 Follow Bonnie on Instagram at @bonespipkin and Bonfire at @bonfirestorytellingchico The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

Ama and I talk all about how she strikes something akin to a balance between her studio practice, teaching classes for kids and adults here in Chico, and raising a family between Chico and Sacramento, and especially how so much of it all started in just the last few years and has become the thriving business it is today! It was awesome to get her insights on figuring out how to do your best work, and what brings her joy in life, as well as get into some of the exciting things she has on the horizon to share with us. Learn more about Ama and her classes at amaposey.com, follow her studio practice on Instagram @amaposeystudios, her classes at @happyartfamily, and her illustrations at @amaposeyillustrates and get her books on Amazon! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

Musician Kirk Williams and I chat about the highs and lows that most creatives in today's world face, such as the balancing act between finding the time to write, to enjoying the freedom to experiment while working and living in Chico! It was great to hear from a born and raised Chico musician on how much things have changed in the best way for new artists to be able to join the scene and keep music in Chico thriving. Definitely check out his solo project, Lish Bills, on Instagram @lishbills or online at lishbills.com, and don't miss his full-length album "All Love and No Heart" coming out on May 3: https://lishbills.bandcamp.com/album/all-love-and-no-heart The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

I had a really an enlightening & fascinating conversation with Dragonboy, a Chico art scene icon! In this episode, you'll hear about his history with Chico and his artistic and spiritual path. Dragonboy is always good for some esoteric/metaphysical talk, and our conversation is a great inspiration to tune in, get outside, look at things from a new perspective, and put your creativity to work 🙌 Check out his assemblage work at the 1078 Gallery through March 25, 2024, in his collaborative show with another local artist, Mr. Black, called "ZUO BAU_tv Journey to the East Within" is a fantastic collaboration between these two incredible artists... Definitely worth a visit (get a free tv!) and a cuppa delicious coffee from Rylan & Elaine at Equilateral! You can follow Dragonboy on Instagram at @dragonboy56. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

Ross Weigel, local printmaker and market scene frequenter, and I discuss everything we love about Chico, the story of why he got into printmaking and why he loves it so much, how becoming a father has evolved his art, and so much more. Join us on this inspiring and honest talk about making art in Chico and what it means to be part of this creative community! You can find Ross on Instagram at @RossPMW. Follow along to see where he'll be marketing next so you can pick up your favorite of his hand pulled prints! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

It was SO much fun to chat with the four members of Furlough Fridays! The band is comprised of two married couples: Minnie Mental (lead vocals) and JP (drums) and Meagatron (bass and backing vocals) and Adam (guitar). 💚 The four of them have so much chemistry and so many good vibes. We talked all about the way the band formed and how they're still going strong! So much love for Chico and the joy of creativity in this episode - enjoy! Follow Furlough Fridays, get their new album "Whimsical Sweatshirts," and find out where you can see them play next at ⁠@furloughfridays on Instagram or at https://www.ffyeah.com/. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

In this episode, Maevyn tells all! She shares her whole story about the major health event that launched her art career, and it gives so much context to the kind of work she creates. If you've been to the Bizarre Bazaar or to the Chico Art Center during Open Studios season in the last couple of years, without a doubt you've noticed her creepy-cool art that gives dead things new life! Her story is fascinating and her work is so rich with meaning and craft, and her outlook on having a rare disease that should have killed her is so inspiring. Take a listen and let us know what you think 💚 Follow Maevyn at ⁠@putris.immoderata⁠ on Instagram. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a ⁠monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

In this episode, Michael and I talk about all the things that fascinate him (the list is long!) and the secret to his approach to improving on any/all of his skills (hint: do what interests you!!). His approach to his craft can be adopted by anyone for an infinitely more interesting and exciting life. I loved listening to him tell his stories about how his processes have changed and how he's embracing the phase of life he's in, and I know you will too! Follow Michael at @bone_maker on Instagram. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a monthly ⁠supporter of the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

In this special year-end bonus episode, I interview... myself! Well, sort of. COVID and the holidays got the better of me and we did not get any new episodes with guests scheduled or recorded, so instead I found a quiet moment to let you get to know a little more about your host, me, Ciara Barsotti. I hope you enjoy this little musing episode and that it gives you some pleasant company wherever you are. Learn more about me @ciarabarsotti on Instagram or at www.ciarabarsotti.com! Stay tuned for new episodes in the new year, and become a show supporter to help me make more and better episodes! Thanks so much for all of your support during our first year on the air 💚 You can catch episodes of the podcast on Maker Radio at 94.5 FM in Chico!

In this episode, I interview local musician Cody "Kat" Johns, who is a local music teacher, punk rock drummer, guitarist and singer-songwriter, among many other things! We dive deep into how events in her life have shaped her music, and how the community she has found through music has, in turn, shaped her life. Such a great conversation that I can't wait for you to hear! Follow Kat at @kat.johns.music on Instagram or learn more about her at https://katjohnsmusic.com/. You can join Kat at her community Open Mic at the Chico Taproom every Tuesday night - sign ups start at 6pm. And keep an ear out for her new album releasing in Spring of 2024! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a founding supporter of the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for keeping the show going!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such. Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

In Episode 8, I interview Christian Laney-Clark, the designer and artist behind Therros Western, a brand new art-forward handmade Western shirt brand! We talk about how he ended up sewing and the story behind his latest series, "A Westerly Direction," which you can find at the 1078 Gallery this December! Follow Christian at @therroswestern and catch him at the artist reception at 1078 on December 1 from 6-8 pm. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a founding supporter⁠ of the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ - thank you!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such,⁠⁠⁠⁠ herself! Huge thank you to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

In Episode 7, I interview two guests! Lorna Such and Webster Moore share how their love of music and this funky little band has grown over the years into something truly spectacular, how they weathered the pandemic, and what is next for the band Lo & Behold. This is a super fun episode that I think you'll enjoy! Lo & Behold is a seven-piece groove band from Chico, California. Bringing a mix of soul, funk, groove, and tight rhythms, Lo & Behold's energetic shows will make you want to dance while capitulating the dizzying arrangements. Lo & Behold features Lorna Such and Webster Moore on vocals, singing soaring intertwined melodies that are supported by the two man horn section that carefully accents the tight arrangements. The rhythm section sways from classic funk, to nü jazz and back again, keeping pleasant surprises in every song. Their new album releases this December! Keep an eye on their Bandcamp for "Chunk." You can find Lorna Such on Instagram at @suchalorna and Webster Moore at @webby_moore and of course, follow the band at @loandbeholdband. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a founding supporter of the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ - thank you!! Theme song is ⁠⁠"Take Your Time"⁠⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such,⁠⁠⁠⁠ herself! Huge thank you to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

In Episode 6, artist Christian Davila and I discuss why as artists we make what we make and how to discover your artistic voice, as well as all things bird-obsession and some of her innovative techniques to create her stunning bird sculptures. I don't know about you but I definitely want to add one of these beautiful birdies to my art collection! Christian Davila's instagram is @visual_discord and her website is www.visualdiscord.com. Other local groups/folks mentioned are Tatiana of the Chico Art Studio, the Idea Fab Labs, the Chico Arts and Culture Foundation (which does public art tours in summer), Upper Crust Bakery, and Valerie Rose's Sign Sign Project. You can pick up a copy of the Birds/Trees/Wildflowers of Chico at The Bookstore in downtown Chico! The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠⁠Become a founding supporter of the podcast⁠⁠⁠ - thank you!! Theme song is ⁠"Take Your Time"⁠ by Chico musician ⁠⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠⁠. Huge thank you to the Chico team at ⁠⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Lauren Meichtry on the relationship between cities and the humans that inhabit them! We discuss growing up in Chico, comparing the differences between US cities and European ones, and the creativity in all of us. Lauren Meichtry's Instagram is ⁠⁠@likem_design and her website is www.laurenmeichtry.com. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠⁠Become a founding supporter of the podcast⁠⁠ - thank you!! Theme song is "Take Your Time" by Chico musician ⁠⁠Lorna Such⁠⁠. Huge thank you to the Chico team at ⁠⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

Thanks for listening to episode 4 of the Chico Creates Podcast! In this episode, I interview local musician Pat Hull! Check out my conversation with him on managing the creative process, teaching as a spiritual practice, parenting, the natural ebb and flow of energy and how it all intersects to create our lives and add depth to our experience. Pat Hull's Instagram is ⁠@pathullmusic and his website is https://pathullmusic.com The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠Become a founding supporter of the podcast⁠. Theme song is "Take Your Time" by Chico musician ⁠Lorna Such⁠. Huge thank you to the Chico team at ⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

Thanks for listening to episode 3 of the Chico Creates Podcast! In this episode, I interview local artist, long-time Butte County resident, and retired art high school teacher, Reta Rickmers! She shares stories of her travels around the world and the country and California before settling in Chico, and goes into detail about her latest bodies of work. - Reta Rickmer's Instagram is ⁠@chicoartgal⁠ and her website is https://retarickmersart.weebly.com/ - Learn more about the ⁠Open Studios Art Tour⁠ coming up in October. This Episode is sponsored by ⁠Ikoda Collective⁠ in downtown Chico, CA. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! ⁠Become a founding supporter of the podcast⁠. Theme song is "Take Your Time" by Chico musician ⁠Lorna Such⁠. Huge thank you to the Chico team at ⁠Metric Cosmetics⁠ for recording and editing this episode.

Thanks for listening to episode 2 of the Chico Creates Podcast! In this episode, I interview local Chico artist and art teacher, Julian LaCombe! We talk about growing up as nerdy kids in rural areas, managing all the different aspects of a creative life, and our shared love of fantasy. - Julian LaCombe's Instagram is @moonshadowmakersworkshop. - Take a class with Julian at the CARD center. - Learn more about the Open Studios Art Tour coming up in October. This Episode is sponsored by Ikoda Collective in downtown Chico, CA. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! Become a founding supporter of the podcast. Theme song is "Take Your Time" by Chico musician Lorna Such. Huge thank you to the Chico team at Metric Cosmetics for recording and editing this episode.

It's the Pilot Episode of the Chico Creates Podcast! In this episode, I interview local Chico artist, Greg Shafer, about his "Working Gods" show created during his tenure in the Idea Fab Labs Incubator program in Fall of 2022 as well as his thoughts on life in Chico, the honor of taking up a person's wall space, and tea. You can find Greg Shafer's work on his Instagram @gregorioshaforio, or book a forest therapy walk with him through the Chico State Ecotherapy Program. Learn more about Idea Fab Labs here. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! Donate here Theme song is "Take Your Time" by Chico musician Lorna Such Huge thank you to the Chico team at Metric Cosmetics for producing and editing this episode.