Podcasts about hand building

Free Workshop Replay How to Handbuild A Goblet Cup with Mike Cerv click here to get your replay https://shapingyourpottery.ck.page/14af70bc70In this episode, Janna dives deep into her pottery journey and the significance of mindfulness in creating art. She discusses the importance of making a good pinch pot, shares her high school beginnings with art inspired by her artist mother, and her transition from music to pottery. Janna talks about the influence of the Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts and the pivotal role Naomi Clement's mentorship played in helping her discover her unique artistic voice. She elaborates on her creative process, emphasizing the importance of 'recording touch' and slowing down during creation. Janna also provides practical advice for potters to experiment, embrace play, and explore different forms to develop their style. Finally, she shares about her family-run business, Turning Art Studio, and how they integrate art and bodywork. You can check out her website at turningartsstudio.comFor more episodes go to shapingyourpottery.com 00:00 Introduction and Pottery Philosophy 02:23 Journey into Pottery 03:28 Becoming an Art Teacher 05:57 Impact of Teaching on Pottery 07:09 Developing a Unique Pottery Style 09:21 Mentorship and Artistic Growth 14:09 Hand Building vs. Wheel Throwing 18:20 Decorating Techniques 21:30 Finding Your Artistic Voice 27:48 Final Thoughts and Advice

Churches are many things to us - they are places of worship, vibrant community hubs and oases of calm reflection. To know a church is to hold a key to the past that unlocks an understanding of our shared history.Andrew Ziminski, today's guest and author of “Church Going – A Stonemason's Guide” has spent decades as a stonemason and church conservator, acting as an informal guide to curious visitors He has restored medieval churches across the British Isles, in which he reveals their fascinating histories, features and furnishings, from flying buttresses to rood screens, lichgates to chancels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of building trusted partnerships with families to support their child's education. The conversation draws on the experiences of Ben Blowers, a Team Leader at The Smith Family, who has worked directly with families on our Learning for Life program over the past five years. Ben shares insights into how The Smith Family engages with parents, offering not just financial and program support, but the personal support needed to help children thrive at school. He also touches on the challenges families are facing right now and their resilience in overcoming barriers. CREDITSHost: Doug Taylor, CEO, The Smith FamilyGuest: Ben Blowers, Learning for Life Team Leader, The Smith FamilyAudio production: Mylk Media GET IN TOUCHLearn more about The Smith Family: thesmithfamily.com.au Connect with us on:Facebook @TheSmithFamilyAustraliaInstagram @thesmithfamilyausLinkedIn @the-smith-family The Smith Family acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which this podcast is made and their continuing connection to Culture and Country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery' with Nic Torres, he challenges potters to step beyond their comfort zones and try different pottery techniques. Nic discusses how sticking to one technique or method can limit creativity and growth. He presents examples of how exploring alternate methods can broaden the range of styles and techniques a potter can use to develop a unique pottery voice. He encourages wheel throwers to try hand building and sculpting, and for sculptors to try raccoon and other techniques. The main idea expressed is that experimenting with various techniques leads to expansion of knowledge and enhancement of one's pottery skills. Torres includes an offer for a free booklet of 15 questions, designed to help potters discover their unique voice.  www.shapingyourpottery.com/questions 00:00 Introduction and Challenge Announcement 00:18 My Journey: From Wheel Throwing to Hand Building 00:32 Nicole Dacey's Story: A Wheel Thrower's Perspective 01:14 The Pitfalls of Sticking to One Technique 01:33 The Challenge: Try Something New in Pottery 02:21 The Benefits of Expanding Your Pottery Techniques 03:06 Conclusion and Final Challenge 03:15 Bonus: Discover Your Unique Pottery Voice

Ryan & Becca welcome Noah Smith to the show today to chat about getting a community studio up and running very recently in Portland, Oregon. Noah's been making pottery for a few years, but has recently embarked on opening Heirloom Ceramic Studio in the Sellwood neighborhood outside Portland. We chat about the growth so far, how he's enjoying the teaching & managing side of the business, his offerings, and how he's planning for the long term of the studio with his local community in mind. Thanks to Noah for joining us on this very enjoyable conversation!-----Find more about Noah's business below-----Instagram - @nws_ceramics & @heirloomceramicstudioWebsite - https://www.nwsceramics.com/ & https://www.heirloomceramicstudio.com/Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca welcome Henrik Van Ryzin today from VanTiki Studios. He shares a wealth of knowledge about his evolution from a special effects artist to a full time ceramic artist focused in mold making & slip casting. Henrik and his wife Denise focus on producing ceramic tiki mugs and other goods that share their love of tiki with customers all over the world. Check out his YouTube channel for in-depth knowledge about the technical side of his slipcast and mold-making process.-----Find more about Henrik's business below-----Instagram - @vantikiWebsite - https://vantiki.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/vantikistudioFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/vantikiListener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca answer a frequent listener questions about how to keep your studio clean, from handling water usage, clay dust, reclaim, equipment, managing a packing & shipping station, and how we can make the space sustainable for the long term. Enjoy and happy cleaning!ResourcesFor Flux Sake PodcastSafety in the Ceramics Studio by Jeff ZamekListener QuestionsOn this episode:- How do you know when it's time to change thermocouple? I have a Skutt. The metal part of thermocouple looks black and dropping black flecks inside kiln. One person I asked said “wait until it fails and kiln will tell you”. Not sure I want to risk a kiln load of firing that way. Do you have a better recommendation? @sarahhagopian- Health, safety and cleanliness in a (shared) studio space @annaduwekeSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca share some updates about their lively week together before getting to some listener questions and finally the topic for today: building partnerships with companies. There's no copy and paste message you can send out to the companies you'd like to partner with, but you can certainly be yourself and share how you'd make a great person to talk about their products. Best of luck if you're thinking about reaching out to some companies for collaborations. Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- Hello, love the podcast and have been listening since the beginning! This is my first question on the show. SO, I was vending a show this past weekend and dealt with a very rude, disrespectful person which was unfortunately one of the other vendors. I've had unpleasant customers before but this was another level especially since it was a vendor. Since then I've been thinking about it and wish I had handled it differently... I was very passive/defensive but wish I went on the offense a bit more. So the question is how do you deal with a toxic person at an event? Thank you! @earthengoatSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca are together in-person today at Ryan's while they chat virtually with Milissa and Eric Beale from Beale Pottery in northwest Indiana. They chat about their recent grand opening celebration, managing the business as a husband & wife team,  balancing multiple styles of work, class/workshop offerings, financial risk of relying only on pottery income for the family, and plenty more. Tons of laughs and value gained from our discussion today thanks to Milissa and Eric.-----Find more about the Beale's business below-----Instagram - @beale_potteryWebsite - https://www.bealepottery.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BealePottery/Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan and Becca discuss a heavy topic today: burnout. What's led to burnout for both Becca & Ryan, how are they feeling in the midst of it, & how do they cope with it? It's a tough time of year for so many small business owners as the holidays approach, but we can get through this to feel good about the end of our year. Thanks for listening and best of luck to finish out 2023!Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- I'm collaborating with a friend. She's creating designs for screen printing on mugs as well as making the screens. I'm doing the clay work (form design, throwing, handles, etc) and glaze plan. How do we sort out the money aspect? 50/50? Is there a formula for this? Any experiences you can share that would help would be much appreciated? @blacktoothpottery- How do you track your inventory on consignment at different locations. Are there systems you've found or seen others use that you love? Are there ones you'd avoid like the plague? I love how you can track and run reports in square on items sold in person and I'm struggling to find a way to track and run reports similarly for consignment sales. @glazedconfusedcreationsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca welcome back Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery while Becca is visiting her up in Michigan for the week. They cover a number of topics but mainly focus on how Heidi manages many wholesale accounts, the collections most suitable for wholesale, and pricing your work to properly account for your materials, labor, and profit. We hope you enjoy today's in-depth discussion with Heidi.-----Find more about Heidi's business below-----Instagram - @bellajoypotteryWebsite - https://www.bellajoypottery.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/bellajoypotteryWheel Talk #91 - Things to Be Happy About with Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery https://wheeltalk.buzzsprout.com/539026/8520636-91-things-to-be-happy-about-with-heidi-fahrenbacher-from-bella-joy-pottery Tales of the Red Clay Rambler #469 Heidi Fahrenbacher on her formula for pricing https://www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/episodes/469-heidi-fahrenbacher-on-her-formula-for-pricing Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan and Becca compare various ways of teaching: in-person and virtually. They have both taught in community studios settings in-person and virtually on various topics. Enjoy the discussion and let us know how you prefer to teach.Upcoming Workshops from Ryan/BeccaThrowing Efficiency with Becca - Sept 25thJewelry Making with Becca - Sept 27thCincinnati Coffee Festival - Oct 21-22ResourcesGet Business Insurance - SBAListener QuestionsOn this episode:- Hi Ryan and Becca, love the show, especially the banter at the beginning. You recently had a person on the show talking about the business side of stuff, which was great and got me thinking of other things I don't normally think of, particularly insurance. I know you have discussed a little about ACT insurance for shows. Have you guys discussed studio insurance? I just recently reached out to car and apartment insurance agent. I'm trying to figure out coverage and is the amount worth spending per year. Any of your thoughts would be great. Thank you so much and keep up the great work!! @portzpotterySend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca are joined today by Juliann Roush while Becca is visiting her in the upper peninsula of Michigan. We discuss how she makes her very time-intensive functional work using various hand-building techniques. Her business and work has shifted a lot over the 30+ years she's been playing with clay, but she still finds love in what she's making. We also answer a couple listener questions with Juliann's input. Join the three of us at Clay Con West in St. George, Utah January 12-14. See her process & finished work on various platforms and let her know we sent you!-----Find more about Juliann business below-----Instagram - @juliannroushWebsite - https://www.juliannroushpottery.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JuliannRoushPottery/ What would you do ifYou had all the free clayListener QuestionsOn this episode:- I'm working on finding the right market for my work and it's been pretty difficult. I primarily enjoy carving porcelain in a similar style to Elaine Coleman. I feel like my work is decent quality, but am struggling to find buyers. Do you have any advice for me? @thorpeceramics- I'm wondering how you balance the need for new products versus having too many different things.  I attend a local farmers market monthly, so I try to have some staple items (mugs, spoon rests, gnomes, etc.),  while also having new things to draw people to my booth.  To be honest, new items are for my creative and skill practice benefit, too.  Just a late night throwing thought. Thanks for everything you guys produce and share with us.  @basking.turtle.designsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan welcomes back Curt Hammerly from Hammerly Ceramics near Denver, CO. They discuss how he's managed a team through a quickly growing business, taking on big projects with staff, & introducing pre-orders and older designs into his workflow. Thanks to Curt for joining us again!-----Find more about Curt's business below-----Instagram - @hammerlyceramicsWebsite - hammerlyceramics.com#50 - Shop Talk with Curt Hammerly#137 - Playing the Instagram Game with Curt HammerlyListener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan is joined by Meghan Yarnell & Tony Young as they make the 14 hour drive back from Kansas where they participated in a soda kiln building workshop taught by Kevin Kowalski. Thanks to Isaac & Karina Shue for graciously hosting us at their home/studio in Harper, Kansas for 4 days. It was a great experience and we talk all about what we expected going in, key takeaways, life as high school teachers, and finding time to make their own work on the side. Thanks to Meg & Tony for joining me!ResourcesKevin KowalskiIsaac ShueRyan's Instagram guide from the soda firing workshop-----Find more about Meg's business below-----Instagram - @meghcallieShop - MeghCallieCeramics.etsy.com-----Find more about Tony's business below-----Instagram - @youngy_03Shop - TYoungCeramics.etsy.comListener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan and Becca just celebrated their 4 year anniversary of hosting Wheel Talk on August 22nd. Each of their lives & businesses have shifted so much in the past 4 years! Thanks so much for listening whether you've been here since the beginning or recently found us, sending us questions, leaving reviews, & sharing with friends over the years. Cheers to the next four years!Upcoming Workshops from Ryan/BeccaThrowing Oil Bottles with Ryan Durbin - Aug 30thJewelry Making with Becca Otis - Sept 9thMichiana Pottery Tour - Sept 23-24Throwing Efficiency with Becca - Sept 25thJewelry Making with Becca - Sept 27thCincinnati Coffee Festival - Oct 21-22Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca are joined by Ashley Ball to discuss an interesting proposal related to trying out a new show to her with potential versus sticking with a tried and true show she's done multiple times. We cover the situation from many different angles to give the best recommendation: financial potential, distance, length of show, interest level to be at the show, customer potential, expenses, etc. We also want to sincerely thank Ashley for her help managing our Wheel Talk Instagram account along with Lindy Garner over the past couple of years.Listener QuestionsOn this episode:-  Something that might be a good question/discussion/maybe one of those longer style questions you guys are doing: pros and cons of taking a risk on a new to you show, but well established and very high potential, vs a show you've attended multiple years. Something I'm currently struggling with and feedback from others could be helpful @bowledoverceramicsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca welcome Tzipporah from Sipor Ceramics to discuss juggling life as a full time mother of four while making & teaching pottery on the side. She's currently pursuing a new journey into hosting virtual classes to help build community for potters feeling isolated in their studios and also those hoping to learn more about throwing specific forms you may not already have experience with or want to hone your skills a bit more. We also get some insights into Jewish culture during the later part of our discussion. Thanks and please check out some of Tzipporah's upcoming virtual classes below! ResourcesVirtual Classes with TzipporahThrowing Oil Bottles Workshop with Ryan Durbin - Aug 30 at 8pm ESTConsultations with BeccaBookkeeping Workshop with Ryan-----Find more about Tzipporah's business below-----Instagram - @sipor.ceramicsWebsite - https://www.siporceramics.com/ The Maker's Playbook #409 - Battling Scarcity with Tzipporah SchvarczListener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca are joined by Caroline Clark to discuss finding your market when your local community may not respond to your work as well as you hoped. We experiment with a few ideas to see what may work for Caroline and hope you enjoy. Thanks to Caroline for joining us!Listener QuestionsOn this episode:-  Do you have any recommendations for finding your people (ie customers) when your work isn't very traditional? I live in South Carolina, and my work is a little too weird for the galleries here, which are pretty traditional and conservative. I do well at art markets, but those are few and far between here as well. @revisioniststudioSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca are back after a long time since their last Q&A all the way back in episode 155. They answer many of your questions related to business, studio practice, and a few random ones. Thanks to everyone who continues to send us questions on Instagram and by email!Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan was lucky enough to chat with Deanna Poelsma of Glazed & Confused Creations while they are out of town at the Berea Craft Festival. She shares a range of insights from working in arts council administration, show application processes, jury process, application photos for her ceramic jewelry, art show plans for the future, and more. Thanks to Deanna for sharing her time during an art show weekend to chat with us!ResourcesJury-image-evaluation Facebook group-----Find more about Deanna's business below-----Instagram - @glazedconfusedcreationsWebsite - https://www.glazedconfusedcreations.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeannaPoelsmaListener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca answer a listener question they've gotten a couple times recently related to clay conferences. They share their experiences at NCECA and other regional clay conferences, especially Clay Con West. Consider researching other clay conferences in your area to get to know more of your local clay people, learn a few things, get outside of your comfort zone a bit, & explore a new city. We hope to see you at Clay Con West or NCECA in 2024!ResourcesNCECA - Richmond, VA (2024), Salt Lake City, UT (2025)Clay Con West - Saint George, UTAlabama Clay Conference - Orange Beach, AL (2024)Indiana Clay Conference - Bloomington, IN (2023)NC Potters Conference - Seagrove, NC Canadian Clay Symposium - Burnaby, BCWhat would you do if...a customer asks you to make an urn and you have never made one before? What circumstances would you do it?Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- I would be interested in hearing what all pottery conferences you have attended (or know of) and how they compare. I enjoy attending NCECA when I can but it can be a bit overwhelming and content is often more targeted to fine artists and instructors as opposed to studio/home potters. -Jeff Poteat @claypotzpottery- I had a question for your podcast. I went to NCECA this year and it was awesome. I am thinking of going to clay con west next year. I will probably have to pick either NCECA or CCW. Which was your favorite and why? @threelickpotterySend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

In this episode we sit down with Louie Bruno, aka MGM.YOTA, to talk about his amazing third gen Tacoma pre-runner build. Louie is a self taught fabricator and builder who has built a huge social media following as he continues to chronical his build. To join the Webster Auto collective you can CLICK HERE  Follow Louie on Social media HERE  

Ryan & Becca dig into a listener question related to subscription clubs where you offer a new pot each quarter at one price, plus a tangent into mug clubs for breweries. We go into some incentives you may want to consider to get customers to purchase, how to make each quarter's offering unique, and how to structure payment. Enjoy this new discussion topic for us!What would you do if...all the pots you shipped out for a restock broke?Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- Chocolate bar or candy bar? What do you say? @greencabinpottery- Best bats for making plates. Not plastic. But just don't want something that warps. @sarahcrowleyceramics- Have y'all ever done a mug club or pot club? I've been thinking of trying one next year — a subscription model where members would receive a new pot once a quarter, and they'd be exclusive new work only for members. Problem is, idk how to sell it to people or logistically how to set it up. Pay all at once, or once a quarter when the pot ships? ($200 once or $50 four times) What would make customers even want to sign up? Thanks as always! Also I just left a long ass review for the pod because the snooze fest review really pissed me off! Y'all are the best! @thepotterymasonSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca are joined by Cindy Chiupka-Jozin from Green Cabin Pottery in Northern Ontario, Canada for another live Q&A segment. Today, we answer a question related to how much work you should take to a show, whether it's a local one day show or you're traveling for a multi-day show. We hope you enjoy and thanks to Cindy for joining us!Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- I was just wondering what you, Ryan and Becca, would say about what to take to a show. I have inventoried what I take and what I return with. Most times I sell close to 50%, but that's local and easy to gave 2 vehicles to unload and reload.  The last local market, I sold about 30%. @greencabinpotterySend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca try out their new live Q&A segment with Lynne Brander from Grit & Grace Pottery to talk about a new teaching opportunity in collaboration with a local small business. We think this discussion will give you some brainstorm ideas for teaching workshops on your own. Thanks to Lynne for joining us!Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- I have a question about teaching. I have an opportunity to do some classes at a local business offering some lessons. They are interested in offering paint your own mug/bowl/any item really, diy pinch pot, etc. How/ where do I start? I have enough knowledge to be able to show someone how to do the things, it's mostly the organization of it all. What kinds of things should I have prepared? How much should I charge? Etc. Thanks! @grit.an.graceSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca dive into a very new topic for the time: Chat GPT. We explain what it is, examples of how we could consider using it as small business owners who sell pottery, and what moral & ethical questions should be considered as it gets more mainstream. Let us know your thoughts about this new technology as it becomes more relevant these days. Resourceshttps://www.brickyardnetwork.org/forfluxsake/ep15Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- I would like to remain anonymous as I'm embarrassed having worked in ceramic for so long and know as little as I do. I'm a part-time ceramic artist that makes a lot of random shit, including mugs & tumblers for drinking. I heard an episode where someone said you HAVE TO HAVE INSURANCE incase your mug breaks and someone spilled hot coffee on themselves. (…or something like that.) Do you guys have insurance for this? I had looked into it as part of my home policy and it is $659 a year. As I only to make about $10,000 before expenses, I wonder if you would know of a lower cost option? -anonymous- Discussion idea for the podcast, Moldy ceramics, staining, and vitrification. There is such limited info on this online and when you type in mold it just gives you slip casting "molds". Thank you, love the podcast! @earthengoatSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca answer a listener questions related to all you studio techs out there. Aletha, one of our long time listeners and interview guests (episode #147), has a question related to deciding when to make teachable moments when confronting glazing issues from students when you're in charge of loading & unloading the kilns as the studio tech. We cover it from a range of scenarios on today's discussion: student age, format of the class, type of studio, teacher communication, etc. Enjoy!Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- So I am a hobbyist.  After 2-3 years of part-time slingin' clay, I am actually finding out that, hey, I can actually make money at this!  I have 2 stores that sell my things on consignment, and its starting to ramp up, especially with one shop begging for more. Ryan, you have talked before in the show about having a DBA, so my question is, is that something I should do also? Ryan Rehm, Little King Pottery- I've been doing some kiln tech work (loading kilns and firing things for other people, mostly students. NOT teaching) and I'm really enjoying it. Sometimes there are some glaze issues like an obvious spot where it will touch the shelf that I just sponge off before loading. I can't catch everything with hundreds of pieces to fire and my heart sinks over the ones I miss, or the ones that act unpredictably, but here's the question - am I robbing someone of a teachable moment with the minor fixes? At what point do you just fix it and keep things moving, versus put it aside? @aleathabeanSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan and Becca are excited to have Tim Kowalczyk from Tims Ceramics on to cover a range of topics and answer a couple listener questions. We chat about selling through galleries, testing new processes, being "academic" with how you talk about your work, taking yourself a little less seriously, artist statements, & applying to shows. We hope you enjoy the discussion and big thanks to Tim for spending so much time with us.-----Find more about Tim's business below-----Instagram - @timsceramicsShop - https://tims-ceramics.myshopify.com/collections/allWebsite - https://timsceramics.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5UD4uaoiGKwXI89NyBeGigListener QuestionsOn this episode:- What do you think are the advantages of doing a curated show? Disadvantages? I've been invited to participate in a group show with some other Ceramic artists that I really admire. The show is a little over a month long at a gallery in Portland. After saying yes, I find out that they want 10 pieces, but really they only want 2 pieces to be shown at the gallery, the rest would be only virtual. Of course the gallery wants 50% of all of the 10 pieces. It would be still my responsibility to drop ship the pieces to the customer. I think the shipping fee will be added to the order so I don't have to cough that up too. I already sell pretty much 100% of my work virtual on my own website. Although, I don't always sell out on a shop update. Is doing this show or this type of show really going to give me that much more exposure to give up 50%? I'm in such a quandary! Oh and they want to see pictures of all 10 pieces 3 months before the show. @juliannroush - Have you talked about writing artist statements for submitting work to galleries? I had to do one recently and wasn't sure how to approach it. (Also I am thinking Becca probably hates artist statements.

Ryan shares a scary situation that happened to him recently before Ryan & Becca answer a few listener questions. On today's episode, the questions relate to trading with other artists, a sticky situation for a pottery teacher, and working with other artists on collaborations. Thanks for listening and enjoy!Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- How do you approach other artists about trades? Trading is talked about often and I'm curious. Not that I feel like I want to trade, I just think I'd be too embarrassed to ask if I ever did want to @thistlemoorpottery- I'm a freelancer and I teach pottery for a few hours every week in a local studio in the city next to mine. I'm a contractor who works on commission basis per student with them . I also have an online business. The studio is asking me to sign a non compete that does not allow me to take up any opportunity that they think it's competition to them (this is the exact wording) it also does not allow me to work with anyone else within 20 miles of the location for one year , basically they are restraining my employability. Is this even possible for studios to ask for non. Competes with their contractors ? Obviously I refused and waiting to hear their response. It will mostly be termination of contract . I live 10 miles away from the studio in another city and I'm a part of the city's art group. I don't want to miss out on opportunities that my city may bring into existence in future. @isanceramics- First of all I want to tell you that I love your podcast and look forward to the weekly drops. I am going to collab with an artist who will paint on mugs or I'll have a custom overglaze made with her designs. I have no idea how to compensate her and wondering if you have any advice. @pottery_by_brendaleeSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan and Becca are happy to have Hope Limyansky-Smith on the podcast to talk about a range of topics including: teaching in a high school setting, managing social media as an educator, production of her own work, analyzing Meta Verified, and plenty of laughs along the way. We thank Hope for her time and we anticipate you will enjoy the conversation as well. -----Find more about Hope's business below-----Instagram - @limyanskystudiosShop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LimyanskyStudiosWebsite - https://www.limyanskystudios.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LimyanskyStudiosClay King Discount Code - "Hope5" for $5 off $50 or "Hope10" for $10 off $100 at https://www.clay-king.com/Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca compare the pros & cons of offering "free" shipping for your online shop. Becca prefers offering free shipping and Ryan prefers adding shipping charges at the end, making for an interesting debate. Let us know your thoughts and how you approach this question. Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- When setting up your booth, is an outside L or inside L better for bringing people in? Does it matter? @thistlemoorpottery- How do y'all feel about being put directly next to another potter at a mixed art show? I personally would prefer that there is some space between each medium, so people's minds are directly comparing artists work. -anonymous- I'm struggling between free shipping (built into price), or additional shipping and handling fees. Which is preferable to buyers?? @kerripainterartSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca are trying out a shoot the sh!t episode just for fun. We cover family, paying taxes, online orders, plumbing issues, alternative firing methods, and fidget stones. Enjoy and let us know whether we should keep doing these or not. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca discuss a question that came in related to finding a consistent style, but having interest in experimenting with new designs. We cover the potential drawbacks & positives to introducing new designs, how to avoid surprising your customers, and the timeline you could consider as you experiment. We've both changed up our styles over time, some more drastic than others, but it's ultimately good for the longevity of your enjoyment of the craft to keep yourself interested as you progress.Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- Are you guys “sock, sock, shoe, shoe” or “sock, shoe, sock, shoe”? @kerripainterart- Do you ever see someone's social media pages be just so terrible even though their work is amazing? Do you ever reach out to offer advice even though they're already trying so hard? -anonymous- I wanted to know what both of your opinions are on sticking to a specific style while making your work. I have been working on refining my own style but still find myself branching out and playing with new designs. Some other makers I have chatted with told me that you may lose a customer base if you don't stick to your specific designs, especially as you generate a larger following. I know that y'all previously discussed developing a style, but once you hone in a style do either of you feel “stuck” or that you may not get as many sales if you try something new? How do you balance making new work but also satisfying your current audience and their expectations of you? @nws_ceramicsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca answer a couple listener questions before getting into an in-depth discussion about pricing small items like Becca's fidget stones. Her fidget stones are a bit different because they require many hours of rock tumbling to smooth them, but doesn't require more effort for her necessarily. They also get into other factors that help you determine your price on an item and how to market them effectively. ResourcesQuark WheelShimpo Aspire WheelSpeedball Artista WheelListener QuestionsOn this episode:- I am wondering what you guys what recommend for a portable wheel. I heard Becca talking about her on the clay con podcast, and I'm pretty sure I saw that Ryan has one as well? Would love y'all's insight! Thanks for all you guys do to make this info accessible @upbeat.studios- Curious to know how Becca's fire box is working out for her now that it's been a bit. Could a firebox be a good workaround solution for a potter who doesn't have convenient access to a full-size kiln? Getting desperate and tired of driving 84 miles round trip to fire at a local store. I only make food safe cups/mugs/small bowls/spoon rests. @mostly_mugsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca are joined by Erica, Ryan's studio assistant, to chat all about their experiences during NCECA 2023 in Cincinnati, OH. Thanks for all the great companies & folks we met and reconnected with during the entire week! It was such a great experience and we can't wait for next year! Catch us at Clay Con West 2024 in St. George, Utah in January as well.-----Find more about Erica below-----Instagram - @erica_irene_k and @close_enough_kilroyResourcesPotters of Color 2.0 podcast@potters_of_color_podcastListener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca are joined by Lindsey & Donte, co-hosts of The Mud Peddlers Podcast, to discuss the topic of "Learning Through Collaboration" live at the NCECA 2023 clay conference hosted in Cincinnati, OH. We hope you enjoy the discussion as the four of us have varied perspectives on what collaboration means to us as makers, small business owners, friends, and individuals. Thanks to Ben Carter (Tales of the Red Clay Rambler) who graciously invited us to participate in the first year of the podcast room panel discussions at NCECA. I hope we can continue it at future NCECA conferences. Also, thanks to everyone who came to our talk in-person and asked questions live. Enjoy and we hope to see you at a future conference!-----All the things about Lindsey and Donte-----The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scene‪s podcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mud-peddlers-ceramic-art-behind-the-scenes/id1523600736Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2l1brWtrFuscNktFkbq4hILindsey M. DillonInstagram - @lindseymdillonWebsite - https://www.lindseymdillon.comPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillonDonte from Earth Nation CeramicsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/EarthNationCeramicsWebsite - https://www.earthnationceramics.com/Instagram - @earth_nation_ceramicsPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsListener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca answer a couple listener questions specific to pricing your work depending on the medium you're selling in & confidence in yourself. Topics include pricing to sell to a local restaurant or pricing at local shows. Your prices don't have to be set in stone, so be open to changing them when you think it's needed.Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- Do you think the majority of Instagram popular potters fire oxidation rather than reduction? @seuzens- How do you guys handle pricing for larger orders in comparison to wholesale? For example, an order for 30-50 mugs for a restaurant to use. It's not wholesale, but that large of an order seems like it would warrant a discount from standard retail price. What do you guys do? @thepotterymason- Ryan, I am a small ceramics maker. Have you covered "pricing" and working side by side with makers/ceramicists/etc (not necessarily all together)? I've just started and shown at holiday fairs, ceramic arts shows, makers fairs, and I've found the vendors can be very different and pricing can be so different. For instance, selling a mug at a holiday show at $25-40 might be the norm, and then a maker fair it might be $40-70, and then a ceramic art fair might be different. I ask because I showed recently and have had lower prices in the past $25-35 mugs and vendors didn't like that at all - a few even came up to complain to me. Obviously, there's a touch of imposter syndrome and I need to value my work at a higher rate. @bruce.leongSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan and Becca welcome back Andrew from That's So Andrew to talk in depth about his stationary business, which is very focused on wholesale. We get into building a catalog, setting your terms, selling at big trade shows, benefits of selling on Faire, efficiencies in packing large orders, and tons more. Thanks to Andrew for joining us once again since his last chat with us back in 2020.Episode #59 - Hustling Online with Andrew Fegler from That's So Andrew-----Find more about Andrew's business below-----Instagram - @thatssoandrew_Website - https://thatssoandrew.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thatssoandrew/Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354630515003382/Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca answer a couple listener questions today about specific business situations you may find yourself in at some point. One involves pricing your work based on your local market vs pricing higher based on what your time is worth now. The other involves a sticky situation where you may have doubts about a potential partnership with a local business who wants to carry your products.Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- My sister and I started a ceramic business about a year and a half ago. Love the podcast and know you talk a ton about pricing. More specifically, we want to put more work into pieces that we know our market (mostly local), can't bear yet. Should we price them lower and hope they can, over time and popularity, they can increase in price? Or price them for what our time is worth now? We understand as a new business that we don't have a strong following or reputation, and that we may have to “grind” for a while. Mia @the_justuscollective- I was recently contacted by a local business that makes and sells loose teas, and they asked me to make about 10 mugs for them to sell on their website and at vendor markets. I love working with local small businesses, I love tea, and I'd love to do more small commissions for local businesses, so it seemed like a sure thing. But… my husband (who is in the food biz and knows about these things) is concerned that this tea biz is not properly licensed to sell a consumable product, and also makes some claims on their website about healing properties of their products. He thinks that I should not be affiliated with them, in case this becomes a legal issue for them. And it could also reflect poorly on him in his business. So here's my question (sorry so long): What do you think? Have you ever said no to a commission because it was someone you thought could damage your business reputation? What would you do?  -AnonymousSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan and Becca are joined by Brooke Thivierge from BAT's Ceramics & fellow podcast host of the Batty Bitches Podcast. They discuss how she started dabbling in Instagram Subscriptions recently, how she decided on which platform to host this exclusive content, and more about her work and business, plus lots of laughs along the way. Check out her amazing painting skills using underglazes and support her podcast Batty Bitches if you'd like to hear fun & casual conversations between friends. Thanks to Brooke for joining us!-----Find more about Brooke's business below-----Website - https://www.batsceramics.com/, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/battybitchesInstagram - @batsceramics, @battybitches_podcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/brookebatsceramicsListener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan is joined by Ben Clark today inside of Queen City Clay, one of the largest community studios in the United States. Ben is the President and co-owner of Queen City Clay and covers a range of topics to help you get a glimpse into managing staff, programs to offer, retail needs, the importance of education, NCECA 2023 in Cincinnati, and much more. If you're looking for a place to build and grow your ceramics business or wanting to start or push your community studio to the next level, you should get some great takeaways from today's conversation. You even get a sense of what it's like being in a communal space with the background noises throughout (train horns, sinks running, doors opening, etc). We hope you enjoy today's conversation.ResourcesWhere you can find us for NCECA 2023-----Find more about Queen City Clay below-----Website - https://www.queencityclay.com/Instagram - @queencityclayFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/QueenCityClayBen Clark's Instagram - @bcpottery Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca are joined today by Jamie Boyack, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) from Aloha Friday CPA. She answers so many of our tax questions ranging from the differences between sole proprietor/single person LLC/S corp,  how to effectively keep track of expenses/income, collecting & remitting sales taxes, how to handle cash, common reasons small businesses struggle, what are costs of goods sold, & many more to list. Ryan & Becca learned quite a few things from this chat and we know you will as well. Please use our discussion as a start point for learning and ask your own accountant questions to ensure you're doing what is correct for your own business. Reach out to Jamie with any accounting services you may need help with and let her know your biggest takeaway from our discussion today. ResourcesTaxJar - What creates sales tax nexus in every stateSBA - State tax department resourcesAloha Friday CPA - Entrepreneur Virtual Experience (coming soon)Where you can find us for NCECA 2023-----Find more about Jamie's business below-----Website - https://www.alohafridaycpa.com/Instagram - @jamie_boyackFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/alohafridaycpa/Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca have a great chat today with Jodie Rozycki from Mudslinging Pottery. We chat about teaching in a community studio, her making process, how she handles online restocks, commission orders, balancing family time with teenagers, and answer some random "listener" questions. Thanks to Jodie for joining us today to chat.Where you can find us for NCECA 2023-----Find more about Jodie's business below-----Instagram - @mudslinging_potteryWebsite - https://mudslingingpottery.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mudslingingpottery/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mudslingingpotteryListener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan & Becca talk about kilns today after getting a listener question recently. They go into how and where they learned to fire their kilns initially, from manual kiln sitter kilns to ones with electronic controllers. There are lots of places to find resources today with the depth of knowledge on YouTube, Facebook forums, online publications, and plenty of other places. We hope you enjoy the convo and learn something, even if you're a seasoned veteran to firing kilns. ResourcesFiring in an Electric Kiln - Big Ceramic Store10 Basics of Firing an Electric Kiln - Ceramic Arts NetworkBecca's Bisque Firing ScheduleWhat would you do if...your glaze runs off of your pot and fuses the entire thing to the kiln shelf with/without kiln wash?Listener QuestionsOn this episode:- As a beginner, what are some self learning sources to learn the workings of a kiln to fire at home? @earthbound.meSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastBecca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Becca runs this episode solo to chat about adjusting to van life since the beginning of the year. She covers how she got the van, process to make it livable, adjusting the business to the new set-up, and future plans. It's a little different one today, but we hope you enjoy it.Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastJoin Becca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Ryan and Becca recap their experience at Clay Con West before getting into the topic of the day. The focus of today's episode is figuring out how we can expand outside of our comfort zone to grow our work and business. Selling at Clay Con West recently sparked this conversation and thought experiment that we hope you enjoy. We also touch on how these different lines of work can appeal to different customers.We have a BIG announcement on today's episode as well! We have a new sponsor for Wheel Talk, L&L Kilns, and can't wait to grow our partnership throughout the year. Resourceshttps://clayconwest.com/For Flux Sake PodcastWhat would you do if...your clay froze in the studio this winter?Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastJoin Becca's Patreon: https://patreon.com/superpotladyFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Becca and Ryan recently presented at Clay Con West, an annual clay conference hosted in St. George, Utah, to share some tips and tricks about selling at art shows. They share what has worked & not worked as well for them over the years and answer lots of questions from the audience in here as well. We'd love to see you at NCECA coming up this March in Cincinnati, OH or a future Clay Con West.Resources:https://clayconwest.com/Most relevant episodes for selling at shows: 3, 8, 45, 49, 86, 87, 88*, 99, 104, 110, 121, 130, 148, 168*, 169, 171* (* interviews)- Interested in Ryan's Bookkeeping Workshop? Message him on Instagram @rdceramics or email him ryandurbinceramics@gmail.com.- Join us at NCECA 2023 in Cincinnati, OH during March 15-18, 2023Listener QuestionsSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month:https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastSupport Becca's Patreon https://patreon.com/superpotlady if you want to get better and more efficient in your making process, plus she knows her shit!Follow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

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