Online and in-person support for budding, blooming, and established ceramic studio practices. Consultations are conducted over email and Zoom once an initial intake form is completed. Investment ranges on a project-to-project basis.

Consultations

  • Throwing strategies, clay body choice, drying and firing considerations.

  • Bring ease to your studio practice via slipcasting. Increase your quality of work and output.

  • Troubleshoot issues across the glaze spectrum - formula, application, and firings.

  • Electric kilns only: thermocouples, element replacement, troubleshooting error codes + more

  • Promote your work, reach an audience of collectors, maintain your digital business card.

Receive a free quote within 3-4 business days

Community Studio - Long Branch, NJ

Small business which opened their second location in Long Branch during the summer of 2024. The consultation began with the buildout of a glaze lab and material library. A system of seven glazes was introduced in Long Branch and Hoboken locations to replace the use of commercial glaze. The glaze system was designed for ease of application, aesthetic beauty, and cost effectiveness.

Services provided —

Teaching, glaze, kiln maintenance, staff training, studio operations, and workshops.

Refillable Candle Company - Asbury Park, NJ

Small business looking to expand production of (formerly) hand-built candle vessels. Scaling this type of work required a substantial amount of employee training and time. The slip casting consultation streamlined their process: increasing workforce teachability, studio efficiency, quality of work, and profit margin.

Independent Studio - Saint Augustine, Florida

Artist and entrepreneur looking to further develop specific areas of their studio practice. The consultation began with wheel throwing; basic techniques, clay considerations for a humid climate, and ultimately building height. Glaze development involved conversations surrounding application, thickness, and heat work. The consultation concluded with kiln maintenance; element and thermocouple replacement.