The Potter’s Professional Handbook
The Potter’s Professional Handbook by Steven Branfman, published by The American Ceramic Society on February 1, 1999, is a comprehensive guide for those looking to advance their pottery skills from hobbyist to professional. This 236-page book addresses essential topics such as equipment selection, shop setup, and marketing strategies, providing a solid foundation for aspiring potters. With a focus on practical advice, it serves as a valuable resource for individuals eager to deepen their involvement with clay.
Readers will find detailed descriptions of necessary items for beginning professional potters, including visual examples of sales slips, purchase orders, and studio floor plans. The book also includes expert guidance on transitioning to a professional pottery practice, offering insights into small business management and the pottery craft. Branfman’s approachable style and extensive listings of resources for supplies, workshops, and publications make this handbook an informative tool for anyone considering a career in pottery.
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The perfect resource for individuals wishing to take the next step in their involvement with clay. Written by Steven Branfman, The Potter’s Professional Handbook covers topics ranging from determining what a professional is to equipment selection, setting up shop, marketing your work, and much more. This book provides descriptions of the items necessary for a beginning professional potter and includes visual examples of items including sales slips, purchase orders, invoices, credit slips, and even floor plans of well-known potters studios.
Are you considering a change in how you practice your pottery craft? Perhaps a move from hobbyist to professional potter? If so, you’ll appreciate this expert advice from Steven Branfman, a consummate professional who has distinguished himself as an artist, teacher, and businessman.
Steven offers friendly and useful guidance for everything from determining what a professional is to setting up shop and selling your work. His practical tips will help you make the move to professional potter with confidence. You’ll also find comprehensive listings of resources for supplies and materials, workshops and schools, computer resources, magazines and journals and much more!
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