A Summertime Barn tour with Rajiv Surendra (Crafting, Pottery, and Woodworking Inspirations)

Rajiv spends his summer in Rhode Island, making pottery and painting in a barn that belongs to his friends. Take a tour of this magical little building that Rajiv converted into a rural art studio




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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:00 | Introduction to the Episode
• 0:02 | Tour of the Pottery Barn
• 1:23 | Morning Routine: Coffee and Nature
• 1:36 | Entering the Magical Space
• 1:47 | History and Structure of the Barn
• 2:01 | Cooling Off Naturally in Summer
• 2:17 | Connection to Pioneer Village
• 2:32 | The Ever-Changing Nature of Wood
• 3:19 | Setting Up the Pottery Studio
• 3:30 | Pottery Barn Setup with Mentor's Advice
• 3:42 | Understanding the Wear Boards
• 4:40 | Workstation Setup
• 5:31 | Inspiration from Guy Wolf’s Studio
• 5:52 | Pottery Wheel Setup and Its Importance
• 6:30 | Preference for Enamelware Over Plastic
• 7:00 | Avoiding Plastic in the Studio
• 7:54 | Washing Station Setup
• 8:49 | The Joy of Washing Hands
• 9:23 | Favorite Records and Music
• 10:07 | Spinning Wheel Introduction
• 10:34 | Antique Baskets and Their Uses
• 11:23 | The Beauty of a Handmade Broom
• 12:00 | Importance of Utilitarian Beauty
• 12:17 | Drying Herbs to Beautify the Space
• 13:08 | Reflections on Ownership and Enjoyment
• 14:50 | Magical Oil Lamps and Lamp Light
• 15:57 | First Kiln Firing Experience
• 16:59 | The Overcomer of Obstacles Tradition
• 17:04 | The Encounter with an Owl
• 18:11 | Closing Reflections

💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• Pottery Barn Tour
• Morning Coffee Routine
• Sound of Nature
• Magical Studio Space
• History of the Barn
• Cooling Naturally Without AC
• Pioneer Village Influence
• Wooden Building’s Evolution
• Pottery Studio Setup
• Mentorship in Pottery
• Wear Boards for Pottery
• Workstation Design
• Guy Wolf’s Studio Inspiration
• Pottery Wheel by the Window
• Shimpo Whisper Wheel
• Enamelware Containers
• Avoiding Plastic in Studio
• Washing Station Setup
• Joy of Washing Hands
• Favorite Music Records
• Spinning Wheel Usage
• Antique Baskets
• Handmade Brooms
• Utilitarian Beauty in Tools
• Drying Herbs for Aesthetics
• Importance of Non-Ownership
• Oil Lamps in Studio
• Lamp Light’s Ambiance
• First Kiln Firing Nerves
• Overcomer of Obstacles Ritual
• Firing Pottery in Kiln
• Encounter with an Owl
• Reflection on Life and Ownership
• Historical Influence on Modern Life
• Studio Setup Tips
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