Unleash Your Inner Potterpreneur: Master the Art of Clay Business and Creative Balance! Are you a clay artist dreaming of turning your passion into profit, but feeling overwhelmed by the business side of things? Join us for an inspiring 1-hour lecture designed to equip you with the essential knowledge to start and successfully maintain your own clay art business. We'll delve into the practicalities of setting up shop, marketing your unique creations, and managing the day-to-day operations, all while providing invaluable strategies to balance the demands of entrepreneurship with nurturing your creative spirit. Discover how to thrive financially without sacrificing your artistic integrity. This is your chance to gain actionable insights and unlock the secrets to building a sustainable and fulfilling clay art career.

Audry Deal-McEver is a full-time clay artist based out of Nashville, TN. In addition to earning a BFA in Ceramics from Ohio University, Audry's education also includes studies at Burg Giebichenstein School of Art and Design, and short-term residencies at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Red Lodge Clay Center, Hot Springs National Park, and the University of Alaska. She has had work in over 50 solo and group exhibits across the US. She has also received numerous grants, and her studio practice has been featured in Ceramics Monthly. Audry currently teaches ceramics at Belmont University, workshop centers across the country, and privately out of her home studio.