Wheel Talk
Ryan Durbin (@rdceramics) & Becca Otis (@5linespottery) share their experiences as potters, makers, small business owners, and creatives. Becca is a full time studio potter, while Ryan is a full time website developer and part time potter. We'd love to share our ups and downs along the way as we build our skills as makers and small business owners in an honest, informal manner. We hope to bring you helpful tips we've learned over the years, learn from each other, and share expertise from a number of guests with you also. Please join us for some Wheel Talk!
Wheel Talk
#288 - Authentic growth & "The Essential Pottery Notebook" with Kara Leigh Ford
Ryan & Becca are joined by Kara Leigh Ford, a potter based in the United Kingdom, to discuss her journey from a full-time career in marketing to building a thriving pottery business. Kara shares her insights on pricing handmade ceramics, selling at markets, and navigating online sales. They also dive into the realities of running a pottery studio, from workspace setup and workflow to shipping logistics. The conversation explores Kara’s approach to Patreon, her evolving relationship with social media, and how she balances growth with authenticity. Plus, they discuss her newest book, The Essential Pottery Notebook, available now in the US and Canada and coming soon to the UK and Australia.
-----Find more about Kara’s business below-----
Instagram - @karaleighceramics
Website - https://karaleighfordceramics.com/
Books - The Essential Pottery Notebook, Pottery For Beginners
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/karaleighceramics
Kara's husband's band - https://www.youngmartyrs.com/
Maker of the Moment
- Lanecia Rouse - @larartstudio
- Be rose - @clay.by.be
- Lucy Be - @Lucy_be.ceramics
Resources
Kiln Management and Repair with Becca Otis - February 12th at 1pm EST
Sign up for one of Ryan's upcoming bookkeeping workshops
Sponsors
L&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.com
Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/Wheeltalkpodcast
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