Wednesday, February 04, 2015

"Not Another Online Shop", Slab Pottery, and Calligraphy Workshops

My first workshop for this year, Slab Pottery, was a collaboration with my friend Iori who is also a potter. The participants learned about the process of making food-safe wares and made their own plates and cups. Everyone, including Iori and myself, was excited to knead and mould their 2kg-pack of clay.

A few minutes into the workshop, a camera crew from Net25 even came over to cover us as we worked, which they then featured in one of their evening shows!

Pottery Workshop

Pottery Workshop

Pottery Workshop

Pottery Workshop

Pottery Workshop

Pottery Workshop

Pottery Workshop

Pottery Workshop

After our pottery workshop, Anina held a calligraphy class at the studio. I always love it when calligraphers come over! With just simple strokes, they always manage to come up with the most beautiful handwritten notes.

Calligraphy Workshop

Pottery Workshop

The following day, my sister Germee and I had our first "Not Another Online Shop" workshop. It's composed of a series of talks and activities especially designed for crafters and makers who want learn about the essentials of building a strong independent brand and making a handmade business more sustainable.

Not Another Online Shop

Not Another Online Shop

Not Another Online Shop

Not Another Online Shop

Not Another Online Shop

Not Another Online Shop

It's very fulfilling being able to share to fellow craftpreneurs the things I've learned in the past three years of being a shop owner. It actually took me a year to prepare for this workshop, and it was worth it! My wish is for the participants - and to anyone who wants to have a handmade business - to never give up on their vision no matter what and always have courage to make. :)

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PS I'll more workshops this month and in March. You can sign up below:





1 comment :

  1. I hope there are free workshops :(

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