In this story, the educator Katie Cuddon and career counselor Mike Burns engage in a meaningful dialogue about the enduring tension between artistic aspiration and economic pragmatism. In today’s rapidly changing world, students pursuing craft-based professions—such as ceramics or other hands-on disciplines—face unique challenges in aligning their creative passions with sustainable employment.

About The Interviewee
Katie Cuddon
Artist / Professor in Fine Art Practice at Newcastle University

About The Interviewee
Mike Burns
Careers Consultant at Newcastle University
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