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Update frequency:
every 35 days
Average audio length:
58 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
16 episodes
since Feb. 24, 2025
episodic

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Will Donovan talks with Jennifer Ekeleme, co-founder of Earthen Tide Studios, about her path from brand and marketing strategy to clay, and how that experience is shaping a new ceramics space with her sister and business partner In this episode Will and Jennifer dig into the realities of launching …

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How do you build a pottery business that supports your creativity instead of draining it? In this episode, potter Catie Miller joins Julie Hamer to talk about finding a sustainable balance between making what sells and making what you love. Catie shares how she learned to approach wholesale selecti…
Most pottery tools are stuck in the past. Nikolai Busch, a former engineer turned ceramic innovator, reveals how he's bringing groundbreaking design, craftsmanship, and affordability to the ceramic world with his new line of modular, razor-sharp tools. If you're ready to upgrade your studio with to…
Dive into the vibrant world of ceramics with Will Donovan as he sits down with Summer Whiteside! In this captivating episode, Summer reveals her artistic journey from college curiosity to a thriving full-time studio. Discover the secrets behind her mastery of underglazes and surface decoration, and…
In this episode, Julie and Will discuss the importance of holiday preparations for potters, emphasizing the need for early planning and effective marketing strategies. They explore the benefits of text marketing, balancing wholesale and retail, and innovative customer service practices. The convers…
Join hosts Will and Julie as they delve into the world of pottery wholesale, sharing insights on how to transform your studio practice into a thriving business. Discover strategies for managing large orders, maintaining creative freedom, and ensuring profitability. Whether you're a seasoned potter …
In this conversation, Delvin shares his journey from a military career to becoming a product marketer for Speedball ceramics. He discusses the slow evolution of pottery tools, the importance of community feedback in product development, and how education plays a crucial role in ceramics. Delvin als…
In this episode of Studio Sessions, host Will interviews Hope Limyansky-Smith, a high school ceramics teacher and studio potter. Hope shares her artistic journey, her mission to inspire joy through her work, and the evolution of her artistic voice. She discusses her creative process, teaching philo…
In this episode of the Pottery Podcast, hosts Will and Julie discuss the journey of becoming a full-time potter, emphasizing the importance of setting clear and realistic goals, navigating the transition from part-time to full-time work, and exploring various revenue streams. They also touch on the…
In this episode of Studio Sessions: A Pottery Podcast, hosts Julie and Will discuss the challenges potters face with material shortages, particularly in clay and glazes. They explore the importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in finding alternatives, testing new materials, and embracing cha…
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