Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres

#248 Expressive Clay: Natalie Currie's Face Pottery Experience


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In this podcast episode, host Nic Torres interviews Natalie Currie. Natalie shares her journey from a pottery date night that sparked her interest in ceramics to creating a successful business. She emphasizes that her pottery is an embodiment of her emotions, environment, and her unique artistic voice. Natalie explains her transition from creating frowning faces on her mugs to smiling ones and how it has helped her reach a broader audience. She also discusses the importance of learning new techniques, staying open to new inspirations, and having patience. Natalie's wisdom and insights provide a fascinating look into the world of face pottery. You can learn more about Natalie by checking out her instagram @poutypottery

Top 3 Value Bombs:

1. Creativity and Personal Growth: Natalie Currie emphasizes the importance of being imaginative, experimenting with new techniques, and constantly learning. She encourages others to think outside the box, noting that pottery is an endless world of learning, and that discovering new ways to express oneself is crucial in any artistic endeavor. 

2. Business Evolution and Customer Retention: Natalie shares how she transitioned her pottery from primarily featuring frowning faces to incorporating smiling ones. This change was motivated by her desire to offer her returning customers more variety and to reach a broader audience. The strategy not only kept her pottery fresh but also helped in expanding her customer base.

3. Importance of Social Media and Community: Natalie advises budding potters to use social media platforms and to reach out to other artists for advice and support. She stresses that getting one's voice and work out there consistently is key to building a brand. She also highlights the welcoming and supportive nature of the pottery community, encouraging new potters to reach out for advice or tips.

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