Guides
Clay is the easy part. It’s everything around it, the firings, the money, the mystery cracks, the pots that go walkabout, that catches people out. Whether you make pots or run a studio, start here.
What to Look for in Pottery Studio Management Software
What to look for in pottery studio management software: piece tracking, firing capture, fair firing fees, and less admin for your team.
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Ending the "Where's My Piece?" Problem in a Busy Studio
How busy pottery studios stop the constant "is my piece ready?" calls: give members a way to track their own work from greenware to collection shelf.
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How to Charge Members for Kiln Firing (Fairly, and Without Losing Revenue)
How to charge for kiln firing fairly: weight, membership and tiered rates, and how to capture every firing and keep it honest without staff chasing payments.
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Where Pottery Studios Lose Money (And How to Stop It)
Where pottery studios lose money and how to stop it: unbilled firings, supplies sold on trust, wasted admin time, and card fees.
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Managing a Pottery Class: Less Admin, Better for Everyone Involved
How to make managing a pottery class easier for everyone: students see where their work is and when it's ready, and teachers, techs and managers lose the admin.
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How to Price Your Pottery (Without Undercharging)
How to price your pottery without undercharging: work out your true costs and time, add your creative markup, price for your stage, and handle friends and family.
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