I Suck at Capitalism

 Hi everyone,

I wanted to take a minute to talk about Patreon and why it matters to me, in case you've been considering a paid subscription. The truth is, I suck at capitalism, and I’d do all this for free if I could. All the knowledge, the experimentation, even the pots themselves! Unfortunately, that’s not an option for me.

Running a pottery studio means a lot of costs that aren't always visible from the outside: clay, glaze materials, kiln firings (propane is my biggest cost!), tools that wear out, and just the time it takes to make each piece by hand. Patreon support directly helps cover those costs and gives me a little breathing room to be creative instead of always in production mode. And we all know how much I love to make stuff that won’t sell! Or at least is harder to sell; those wonky pieces that take over my brain sometimes for weeks at a time. Those inform my larger body of work. Without them, the rest would become staid & dull.

I try to make it worth your while. Depending on the tier, patrons get things like early access to pieces before they're publicly listed, process videos and photos, glaze recipes, and tips you can use in your own work. (Although I admit, when I discover a new technique, even a small tip, that works or is just super fun, I’m probably gonna share that to the free tier, too, because I love clay, I love clay people, and it brings me joy to help people on their clay journey.)

If you shop for handmade pottery, your subscription could pay for itself with discount codes alone! 

If you've enjoyed following along with what I make, even a dollar and a half a month – the lowest tier - genuinely makes a difference. Your support adds up, and lets me keep doing this. And if an upgrade isn't the right fit for you right now, that's totally okay too! Just having you here following along means a lot. Your time & attention has value, and I appreciate you spending it with me.

If you wish to subscribe, free or paid, you can do that at this link.