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Planning 2023's Clay Usage
Happy New Year! Vacation is over, time to get back to work! Well, almost. I have given myself some time off during the holidays and after my last market in December to decompress. I am starting to think about planning for 2023, and looking for ways to be even more efficient. For one, moving into a larger studio space I'll be able to work smarter with all my equipment, materials, and storage within arm's reach. Where I would like to improve is staying on top of supplies. While moving down to the studio, I realized I was on my last...
Thank You!
As the year comes to an end, I want to thank everyone who has supported B. Cronk Ceramics this year and since the beginning. Whether advice, words of encouragement, new owners of my work, or admirers of my posts, I have appreciated every bit. It's been a wild ride and 2022 has been no exception. I'm looking forward to what 2023 brings in the new studio and new markets I hope to get accepted into. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Time for a break
2022 has been a busy year in many respects. Yesterday I wrapped up my last market for the year and I am ready to take a break. I don't yet know what "taking a break" is going to look like for me. I'm not one to be idle, but I have ideas, and much of it has to do with focusing on projects for myself. Here are a few thoughts I have, and none of them are about pottery. Meditate more (longer). Many years ago I completed the five levels of The Heart of Warriorship Shambhala Training and over the...
How I Measure a Successful Market
This coming weekend, The Farmhouse Project Holiday Market at Senate Garage in Kingston, NY will be my last market of the year and will mark my 18th market of 2022. After the weekend, I'll take some time off, but will also reflect on what I want to do differently next year. Every market and event is different, with some being better than others. I've already started thinking about what I consider a successful market, and it doesn't all come down to money. First, I think about how I feel during the event. If other artists are excited to be there,...
Kiln and Studio Update
Last week I did it, I called Alpine Kilns and ordered a larger kiln. I'm a ConeArt devotee, and I'm going from 3.3 cubic feet of kiln space to 7 cubic feet. When I first posted about wanting a larger kiln, I received a few messages asking if I'd consider selling my current kiln. Here's the thing...my current kiln isn't going anywhere. It's staying in my tiny home studio and will still get plenty of use. The new kiln is going to my new studio! I've been putting off sharing the news, but as of last week, I officially signed...