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Read more about A Bit Off Center, our pottery, and things that inspire us to create.
On making gifts
It is mid-November which means that gifts must be started very soon. I thought I got a great start on the Advent calendar in July. I made four sets of jars. To date, I have glazed 1.5 sets of jars and Jeffrey has completed one of the new boxes. This is how life is...
Studio work
What’s new in the studio….
There is a new Sous-Potter at Firetower Studio West! Last week, Julie adopted a 3-year old shepherd-mix from a rescue group. Tori is very sweet and is adjusting to her forever-home very well. Braum and I are excited about our new friend.
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...