tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642898849783806048.post371124263770876407..comments2024-03-04T16:41:10.393-08:00Comments on dahlhaus: What am so I afraid of?dahlhaushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070656357173799352noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642898849783806048.post-4170779296870537302010-09-30T22:25:47.428-07:002010-09-30T22:25:47.428-07:00Hi Emma,
Thanks for checking out my blog (& c...Hi Emma, <br />Thanks for checking out my blog (& commenting too!)<br />I don't think it's just mass-produced ceramics that undermines the value of hand-made, frankly there's a lot of 'inexpensive' handmade ceramics out there too. I often walk through the Gallery of BC Ceramics and am completely baffled when someone charges $24 for a handmade mug when I know they are only getting $12. With some potters I know they are doing it as a side thing- as a hobby, but there are a lot of professional potters out there that undersell themselves as a means of being competitive and being in demand. Frankly it ends up de-valuing ceramics in general because consumer perception ends up keeping the price lower based on what they have come to know and expect.dahlhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070656357173799352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642898849783806048.post-30799030732193981952010-09-30T19:54:22.396-07:002010-09-30T19:54:22.396-07:00Hi Heather,
(just to preface- I'm a pal of Kel...Hi Heather,<br />(just to preface- I'm a pal of Kelly's and have followed your blog since she started working for you, but look, first comment!) <br /><br />I am of similar attitude when it comes to pricing- maybe even worse at undervaluing my work, as I'm still a student. <br />But in participating in student and ceramic-specific sales, I have learned that for the most part, people are happy to pay for quality handmade objects. There should an understanding of the craft involved.<br /><br />So what are we to do when mass-produced Ikea-type vessels undermine the studio potter? I guess this contributes to the pricing debate. Do we undersell ourselves just to be in the running? Or do we stick to the tenet that this is our profession and we should earn a living just like any other professional?<br /><br />I dunno. I guess in the end: If you can sustain your lifestyle with your current practice, and are happy as is, then carry on!<br /><br />cheers,<br />emmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642898849783806048.post-45667638207971850612010-09-30T15:41:48.129-07:002010-09-30T15:41:48.129-07:00Thanks Jill- It warms my heart to know that people...Thanks Jill- It warms my heart to know that people like yourself see my work at the Airport and smile!dahlhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070656357173799352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642898849783806048.post-25168673688814043112010-09-29T23:18:24.686-07:002010-09-29T23:18:24.686-07:00Oh my. I do believe I had this same conversation w...Oh my. I do believe I had this same conversation with my husband the other night. Only I am barely started and deep in the hole on this venture, so far. I often wonder, "what's the point?" <br /><br />After a good sob on the couch I decided that creating is the point. Loving what you do, your kids seeing that. There's truly nothing quite as fantastic as living a dream...even when it's hard. <br /><br />Your work is beautiful. <br />Keep making please.<br /><br />A while back, I was on a plane to NY as my husband gifted me a trip to see a certain Ms. Ayumi Horie. After returning from one of my most fabulous and intense weeks EVER, your pots cheerfully greeted me at the airport in Vancouver. Made me smile real big :)<br /><br />peace out.<br />jill.Jill Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606458659861209659noreply@blogger.com