Juz Kitson: Learning to break rules

What happens when we let go of perfection and give ourselves permission to experiment?

Join Angela and ceramic artist Juz Kitson as they explore creative reinvention, impermanence and the joy of breaking the rules.

From extraordinary sculptural installations to her new online course, Curious Matter, Juz shares how curiosity can shake up your practice, alongside practical insights into what students can expect.

Show Notes

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Learn the rules, then break them. Juz shows how deeply understanding a traditional material gives you the freedom to reinvent it and make it your own.

• Discomfort sparks new ideas. You’ll hear why stepping into unfamiliar territory is often where the magic happens, especially if you’re in a creative rut.

• Not everything needs to be permanent. Juz makes the case for ephemeral installations, showing how letting go of the outcome frees you to focus on process.

• Begin with the end in mind. From glaze temperatures to hanging holes carved at leather-hard, planning the finish early saves time and disappointment later.

• Your voice grows through practice. Imitation is a starting point, and Juz explains how repetition and experimentation lead to a visual language that is truly yours.
  

During the live interview, we shared some images of Juz’s artwork. Since you’re listening to the podcast version, we’ve made these images available for you below. 

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