The most important thing a business does is make a profit and there should be zero shame in saying that. The best way to be able to know if you are making any profits is by having a good way to keep track of the books of the business. Kimmy, using her background as an accountant, gives us some insights on what to think about, what tools to use, and strategies. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.
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Embla Sigurgeirsdottir | Episode 597
Ceramics found Embla Sigurgeirsdottir in 2011 when she stood at crossroads in life and took her on a journey she didn´t expect, an adventure had begun and a new passion for life. Embla works mainly with surface texture by carving into and through her porcelain designs, creating strong patterns and dramatic effects of light and shadows. Embla’s designs often come from the ability of the material itself. Working with porcelain and drawn to its white and translucent nature, Embla plays with the boundaries it gives her, always trying to push it a little further each time.
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Denise McDonald | Episode 596
Denise McDonald originally trained as a Landscape Architect, obtaining a Degree in Landscape Architecture in 1991. Denise quickly realized that wasn’t for her and switched to a career path in ceramics by doing a TAFE Diploma of Ceramics in 1996-97. Denise worked in production potteries over the next few years to learn the skills and traditions of her trade from the roots up, most notably, she did the Dartington Pottery Traineeship in England in 1998-1999. Denise began her business DM Pottery in 2010.
If you are wanted to venture into making your own glazes, then this is the talk for you! Denise walks us through her approach to testing glazes. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.
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Marianne Tolosa | Episode 595
Working out of her home studio in Virginia, Marianne Tolosa creates almost exclusively mugs inspired by the garden. There is an inherent intimacy to objects that have been made by hand, and Marianne’s work is created with the hope of bringing quiet beauty, meditation, and joy into a person’s coffee or tea ritual.
Change can be hard unless you have a plan for that transition. Marianne talks us through the process she used to transition well. To listen in to this conversation, click HERE.
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Danielle Whigham | Episode 594
Born in Pennsylvania but raised in Nebraska, Danielle Whigham received her B.A. in studio art from Northwestern College in 2007. While in college, Danielle was able to take advanced classes in ceramics, painting, and printmaking. Over the past two years, Danielle has been starting up a small ceramic studio in her home while also making the transition from full-time mom to studio potter. Danielle has been able to sell her work at several markets across the state and start an online store.
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Lindsay Klix | Episode 593
Lindsay Klix is the ceramic artist who runs Off Your Rocker Pottery. Lindsay has been working in clay for 21 years and specializes in dinnerware, including full dish sets. Lindsay’s work has been featured in the American Farmhouse Style Magazine, in the number one selling cookbook No Crumbs Left, and more.
I don’t recall exactly where I read this, but somebody once said, People who know their purpose in life know who they are, what they are, and why they are. In our for The Potters Cast, Lindsay said that knowing her Big Why gave her a reason to get out of bed and get to work. So these are her thoughts on Why. To listen in on this conversation, click HERE.
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Elena Vasilantonaki | Episode 592
