The Maker's Playbook
The Maker's Playbook
Rebecca Ickes Carra
Ep 622: When 90% of Your Revenue Comes from Pottery Alone with Heidi Fahrenbacher
1 hour 26 minutes Posted Jun 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Heidi Fahrenbacher
Welcome and Introductions
Heidi's Journey into Pottery
Early Experiences and Challenges
College and Career Decisions
Navigating the Art World
The Evolution of Selling Art
Balancing Life and Art
Experimentation and Finding Your Style
Exploring Stoneware vs. Porcelain
The Evolution of Color in Ceramics
Dealing with the Inner Critic
Challenges and Benefits of Studio Spaces
The Importance of Self-Care
The Midwest and Time Zones
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Send us Fan Mail Recently there's been a lot of talk around whether or not you can make a full-time living as a studio potter, and most stories you'll hear about those who are seen as "studio potters" involve teaching regularly, running workshops, providing rental space for other artists, or maintaining multiple income streams beyond just making pots. But there are a few potters out there who truly make their living from the literal things they make - and Heidi Fahrenbacher, of Bella Joy Pott...