Glazed Over

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Glazed Over is the newest offering from the Contemporary Ceramic Studio Association. Own a ceramic studio and want to amplify your reach? Thinking of opening a contemporary ceramic art space but don’t know where to start? The CCSA has gathered experts, trade secrets, suppliers and more for your business to flourish, whether you’re a veteran studio owner or just joining the ranks. Listen in and subscribe for episode alerts so you don’t miss a beat.

  1. قبل ٦ أيام

    What Your Studio Is Actually Worth

    This week on Glazed Over, we sit down with Donna Bordeaux of PYOP Accounting, who has spent more than a decade helping studio owners understand the numbers behind their businesses. Donna explains why every studio owner should think about an exit plan from day one, even if selling feels far away. We talk about what actually creates studio value — from strong bookkeeping and documented processes to reviews, social media presence, and a transferable brand. Plus, Donna shares practical advice on leases, business valuation, and the systems that make your studio easier to grow and eventually sell.

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  2. ١ أبريل

    Where to Find Resources for Studio Operations

    This week on Glazed Over, we’re joined by Louise Blazucki of Kiln Creations, who shares how she doubled revenue and grew her team after buying the studio on a two-week decision. We talk about defining your studio’s “why,” building a community-driven team, setting sales goals, and creating operating systems that keep a creative business running smoothly. If you love the nuts and bolts of studio ownership, this episode is full of practical insights you can use right away.

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  3. ١٨ مارس

    What’s Trending in 2026 (And How to Use It in Your Studio)

    In this episode, Ammie Williams helps us break down design trends spotted at the Atlanta Market gift show and what they actually mean for pottery studios. From cherries, mushrooms, and nautical themes to oversized hand-built pieces, textures, and earthy tones, we talk through what’s here to stay, what’s evolving, and how to translate trend forecasting into real clay projects. We also dive into stoneware, cone 6 glazes, mixed media techniques, and why experimentation, not perfection, is what keeps your studio creatively relevant.

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  4. ٤ مارس

    TikTok/Reel Trends with Ailene Laufer

    In this episode, we talk with Ailene, founder of a four-location paint-your-own pottery studio in Israel (and one in California!), about how social media has shaped her studio’s growth. We discuss Instagram, viral moments, TikTok trends, and why she chose to delegate social media so she could focus on operations. Ailene shares how authenticity, imperfect pottery, and emotional experience—not follower count—are what truly build connection and drive customers through the door.

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  5. ١٨ فبراير

    How Studio Memberships Can Create Consistent Revenue

    On this episode of Glazed Over, Vanessa sits down with Stephanie McGinnis from Ceramics in the City in Denver to dive deep into one of the most impactful revenue opportunities for PYOP studios. They talk through everything you really need to know to make memberships successful - from marketing and pricing, to managing members, creating a dedicated studio space, and setting clear expectations that keep both staff and members happy. This episode is packed with practical, real-world insight for studio owners who will want to add consistent income while building a stronger clay community. If you’ve been curious about memberships but unsure where to start (or how to avoid pitfalls), this episode is for you!

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  6. ٤ فبراير

    How to Build a Brand with Kathy Cano-Murillo

    Kathy Cano-Murillo — the brilliant mind behind Crafty Chica — joins us to share her creative journey from a 1996 passion project to a nationally recognized brand. She breaks down how one beloved ceramic platter sparked her career and why targeting multiple communities is the key to long-term growth. We dive into her strategies for branding, newsletters, trend-spotting, and protecting your creative work through trademarks. This episode is packed with heart, humor, and practical advice for any studio owner or creative entrepreneur looking to expand their impact.

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  7. ٢١ يناير

    Meet Vanessa Steele, Glazed Over’s Newest Moderator

    In this bonus episode of Glazed Over, we’re excited to officially introduce Vanessa Steele as a new moderator of the show. Vanessa shares her journey from restaurant management in Arizona to opening an art buffet in Pennsylvania, then growing into a pottery-focused business, and eventually settling in South Carolina. We talk about transitioning into a PYOP studio, teaching clay classes, and how education and community shape everything she does.She also shares what’s next, including upcoming clay events and her Teaching Clay subscription. This episode is a chance to get to know Vanessa and what she brings to the future of Glazed Over.

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  8. ٧ يناير

    Mastering ChatGPT: How Jenn Meyer Turned AI Curiosity into a Creative Tool

    This week, we’re talking with Jenn Meyer from Walls of Clay about how ChatGPT went from a curiosity to one of her most-used business tools. We dig into what ChatGPT really is, when it’s worth upgrading to the paid version, and how she uses it every day in her studio and personal life. Jenn also shares how she taught ChatGPT to sound like her brand, what makes AI content feel “off,” and why it clicks for some people but not others. Plus, her “relationship phases” analogy for ChatGPT just might be the most relatable thing you hear all week.

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Glazed Over is the newest offering from the Contemporary Ceramic Studio Association. Own a ceramic studio and want to amplify your reach? Thinking of opening a contemporary ceramic art space but don’t know where to start? The CCSA has gathered experts, trade secrets, suppliers and more for your business to flourish, whether you’re a veteran studio owner or just joining the ranks. Listen in and subscribe for episode alerts so you don’t miss a beat.

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