221: Jan Richardson talks about scaling up production to build her business
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
English - July 11, 2018 20:27 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 252 ratingsVisual Arts Arts Education How To ceramics artist ben carter clay culture musician pottery travel writer Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Jan Richardson. From 1977 to 2006 she ran Windy Meadows Pottery specializing in collectible ceramic homes. The business started as a creative way to supplement her family’s income, but quickly grew into a business with 50 employees and a loyal collector base. In the interview we talk about keeping a production line fresh through yearly change, upscaling a small business through a distributed labor force, and knowing when to downscale after a boom. To see examples of her work visit www.windymeadowspottery.com.
This episode of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler is sponsored by National Clay Week Open Studios, a nationwide event that celebrates clay, community, and creativity. October 12-14 artists across the U.S. are invited to open their doors for demonstrations, lectures, and exhibitions. For more information on how you can join visit www.nationalclayweek.org/openstudio. Join us for a celebration of the ceramic arts!