Are you ready to sell?

A consequence of being a potter is you make a lot of pots… and then you have to figure out what to do with those pots.  After you have filled your cupboards and your friends’ cupboards, many potters begin to think about selling their pottery.  I began selling my...

Pottery for Sale (Part 4)

On-line sales can be a good sales outlet for potters.   There are several websites that provide a platform for sales.  Etsy is one of the leading craft websites. Although hosted sites charge listing fees and commissions, they are relatively low and the sites offer a...

Pottery for Sale (Part 3)

Another selling venue is a craft show or festival.  Finding shows is easy – in fact you may know of an annual show in your area.  A brief on-line search can help you find other shows and get additional information such as dates/fees/requirements. There are two types...

Pottery for Sale (Part 2)

Selling your pottery is a multi-layered decision.  You must be confident in your work (or desperate because you are drowning in bowls and mugs) to put your pottery out there. My first selling venue was a local art gallery.  This was a good opportunity for me because...

Pottery for Sale

Occasionally, I get asked about how to start selling pottery.  First, let me say that I don’t think selling is indicative of success.  For most people, pottery is a hobby, an opportunity to be creative, or a chance to make something handmade to enhance their lives. ...

We’re So Square, Man

We just finished a marathon show run  – three shows in three weeks – 6 days of craft shows.  Part of making pottery is finding avenues for pot disbursement and craft shows are one of those avenues. As a by-product of selling, we have had to figure out how...