I participated in my first sale in September. I only had about 20 pieces, yarn bowls, mugs and the like. I took part in the sale by physically manning the booth and the first two pieces I sold were my mugs. It was neat to meat the person buying the mugs, she also thought it was neat to meat the potter who created her purchase. I too was told my prices were too low. However, our guild holds sales at community centers, where the clientele is mostly senior citizens.
I’m kind of at the point where I’m not too concerned with how much I make. If I make enough to buy a few bags of clay, or pay for some classes then I’m satisfied.
I like your blog!
Thanks! I like hearing about your studio build. I’m currently very slowly gearing the basement up here to do some art work. I’m a graphic designer by profession, so the stuff I do in Ceramics is for my own creative growth. Not looking to make a living as a potter. I think when I was doing production pottery as a college student, it burned me out.
I’m glad you like it. I don’t think I could ever try being a production potter. I hate the idea of ever getting burned out, I could see that happening though.
We ARE neighbors aren’t we?
I’m happy to have found another potter/blogger so close!
Thanks for stopping by, and keep in touch.
Brian
Great pot!
I think your work is beautiful
Hey Karl – Thanks for the video! I’ve never done any salt firing – looks fun! And you got great results. I especially like the bottle with the porcelain slip neck.
YW.. it’s all fun. I was wondering if folks would be interested in GoPro style snippets of some of the studio action. I may try and post some in the future.
Fay likes your Wabi. Would like to reserve about 6 if you could possibly manage it in your spare time. Thanks…(your sis) Will be sending something for you later. Happy Birthday.—always wishing you the best.
I bought one of your small vases as a gift for a friend today at the Longmont pottery show. Nice work. keep firing!
Thank you so much! I’m sure he/she will enjoy it as much as I did making it.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this! All our love to you and your family!
Kori & Pete
Beautiful work, as usual.
Hey old pal! Nice to “see” you around! Happy Holidays to you and yours! K
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I participated in my first sale in September. I only had about 20 pieces, yarn bowls, mugs and the like. I took part in the sale by physically manning the booth and the first two pieces I sold were my mugs. It was neat to meat the person buying the mugs, she also thought it was neat to meat the potter who created her purchase. I too was told my prices were too low. However, our guild holds sales at community centers, where the clientele is mostly senior citizens.
I’m kind of at the point where I’m not too concerned with how much I make. If I make enough to buy a few bags of clay, or pay for some classes then I’m satisfied.
I like your blog!
Thanks! I like hearing about your studio build. I’m currently very slowly gearing the basement up here to do some art work. I’m a graphic designer by profession, so the stuff I do in Ceramics is for my own creative growth. Not looking to make a living as a potter. I think when I was doing production pottery as a college student, it burned me out.
I’m glad you like it. I don’t think I could ever try being a production potter. I hate the idea of ever getting burned out, I could see that happening though.
We ARE neighbors aren’t we?
I’m happy to have found another potter/blogger so close!
Thanks for stopping by, and keep in touch.
Brian
Great pot!
I think your work is beautiful
Hey Karl – Thanks for the video! I’ve never done any salt firing – looks fun! And you got great results. I especially like the bottle with the porcelain slip neck.
YW.. it’s all fun. I was wondering if folks would be interested in GoPro style snippets of some of the studio action. I may try and post some in the future.
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Beautiful work! Great decorative touches. And I love the photography, too.
Thanks so much, Paul! Hope your Memorial Day Weekend is long and enjoyable… Best.
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Fay likes your Wabi. Would like to reserve about 6 if you could possibly manage it in your spare time. Thanks…(your sis) Will be sending something for you later. Happy Birthday.—always wishing you the best.
I bought one of your small vases as a gift for a friend today at the Longmont pottery show. Nice work. keep firing!
Thank you so much! I’m sure he/she will enjoy it as much as I did making it.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this! All our love to you and your family!
Kori & Pete
Beautiful work, as usual.
Hey old pal! Nice to “see” you around! Happy Holidays to you and yours! K