Many times the difference between having or not having is asking. Meghan and I discuss the process of asking. I think you will love Meghan’s insights on this subject. To listen in the this conversation, click HERE.
Author Archive: Paul Blais
Living in San Francisco and Piercing Pots | Morgan Loehr | Episode 626
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Morgan Loehr | Episode 626
Morgan Loehr is a potter based in the heart of San Francisco. Morgan loves to get lost in the details and focus on creating colanders and berry bowls. Morgan really enjoys the repetitive process that piercing requires!
How To Do A Seconds Sale with Morgan Loehr
As potters we make a lot of work. In that work there seems to be that special batch that doesn’t quite make the cut, but it seems wrong just to toss them out. These are those “seconds”. Morgan and I talk about her process for giving those seconds a life through a seconds sale. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.
An Iranian Potter | Minoo Sayyah Sina | Episode 625
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Minoo Sayyah Sina | Episode 625
Minoo Sayyah Sina started pottery at an art workshop initially as a hobby which grew to be a fundamental part of Minoo’s life. At first Minoo stared wheel throwing and then handmade pottery became her favorite, especially pinch, slab, and recently kurinuki. After working with various clay, Minoo passed her glazing course and then molding. Minoo loves making pottery and does it with love and passion. Minoo’s work is unique, simple, and imperfect.
How to Find Purpose for the Stay at Home Order | Melissa Weiss | Episode 624
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Melissa Weiss | Episode 624
Melissa Weiss is a studio potter in Asheville, NC. She has been working with clay for 15 years. She makes her living selling her one of a kind handmade functional pottery online, at shows and teaching workshops.She makes her work with various techniques mainly carving in the Kurinuki style, coil building, slab work and wheel throwing. She digs and makes her own iron rich stoneware from clay she digs on her land in the Arkansas Ozarks. Melissa has not had a formal education in ceramics. She is self taught with the guidance of many other potters.
Some Branding, Some Co-Branding, & Some Loving Others | Abbie Preston Edmonson | Episode 623
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Abbie Preston Edmonson | Episode 623
Abbie Preston Edmonson is an object maker and entrepreneur living and working in Houston, Texas. As the owner and designer of Box Sparrow Studio, Abbie creates ceramic functional works. Abbie is a graduate of Valdosta State University in Georgia, receiving her BFA in Studio Art in drawing, painting, and ceramics.
Branding Like a Pro with Abbie Preston Edmonson
Branding is a big part of growing a business. It is all about helping your audience identify with you. The key word there is the word “with”. That implies relationship where we have a back and forth. Abbie helps us to see the importance and the approach for to developing your brand. To listen in to this conversation, click HERE.
Selling Online is Better | Paul Lyon | Episode 622
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Paul Lyon | Episode 622
Paul Lyon’s ceramic art has always been influenced by nature and the textures found in our environment. Paul is consistently intrigued by the numerous imprints objects can leave in his clay forms. Paul’s inspiration comes from rocks, wooden tools, handmade poking sticks, stamps, and his all time favorite… his daughter’s beads. Paul is continually experimenting with throwing forms on the potters wheel and then manipulating the clay. Currently Paul is investigating the affects of gravity on his blue glaze and how it puddles and pulls over the textures he has created. Paul is amazed how it can transform into a one of a kind unique creation, imitating nature.
Instagram & Etsy Working Hand in Hand with Paul Lyon
Using the various platforms that the world has to offer can be a huge resource for those of us wanting to sell our work. Paul brings us through his process of using the two platforms of Instagram and Etsy to get his work out to the world. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.
Old School Sales | Krista Cameron | Episode 621
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Krista Cameron | Episode 621
Krista Cameron has been passionate about pottery for over 16 years and has a Diploma in Ceramics from St. Lawrence College and has been participating in regional exhibits and sales since 1998. Krista’s current studio is found near Charleston Lake nestled among the rocks and pine trees, a beautiful setting which she endeavors to capture in her art. Krista has been showing in Eastern Ontario since 2000. Krista sells her work at The Green Gecko and Casual Living. Krista teaches pottery at her Charleston Lake, Ontario studio and in Brockville at Hilltop Studio.
