General

I’ve unloaded a glaze for you folks 😮‍💨 that kiln room has been crank in’!

Just a few things for this weekend:

1. Friday night after the OTW Abby will be picking stools and things up off the floor for something we’re doing Saturday morning. Please do not move/leave anything on the floor until 9am Saturday.

2. The Holiday Sale will take up all the studio rooms and block member shelves so please plan to work either before 12 and after 5 on Saturday.

3. And of course we hope to see you all there for the sale!

1. We’ve put up our Christmas tree and are excited for this year’s ornament raffle! Please feel free to add an ornament to the tree from now until Christmas and sign the sheet with your name and shelf id. After that we’ll randomly draw a winner for this years fabulous prize! We’d like to offer up one of the bleecker bat systems that has been donated to the studio (I’ll clean it better!) or a bag of clay for those of you who may not want the system. After the draw we’ll hand out ornaments randomly to those who participated so you can all take home a new ornament from another member!

2. Also don’t forgot that the Holiday Sale is on 12/15! We want to see you all there so be sure to sign up for a table over on the “Services” tab here on Spaces. Even if you don’t sign…

Hello :) we are taking some photos of the studio and doing a mock party on Sunday 1-3. It shouldn’t affect much, the classroom will Be open instead of the room upfront. So it won’t change what is available, just where you are in the studio.

We want to have a tool/supply swap night! Before we schedule it we’d like to see what you guys think about it.

Firstly, we would probably not rank items by price but instead group them into categories with different color stickers. So you could swap a red sticker for a red sticker or two green stickers for a red sticker, something like that. Or we’re open to other ideas.

Also tell us about what items you’ve got! Unwanted glazes? Tools you just don’t use? Let us know.

Also a small bisque is out, it was mostly class pieces this time.

We’ve got two new pottery sale announcements for you all!

First up we have our second year at the Nashua YMCA on 11/9 for a community table event.

• We are going to try a new style of commission for the studio where instead of each member paying a portion of the entrance fee, you’ll be charged a higher percentage per piece. That way if you only sell a piece or two or only want to provide a couple pieces to sell, you won’t pay a big chunk towards the entrance fee up front. This will also include a capped price so if you do sell a ton of things we will stop adding up that part of the commission price once you reach $15.

• Because of this there will be a free sign up page in the Services tab here on Spaces that you can book. Then READ THE DESCRIPTION…

Glaze unloaded :) We have an exciting event you can participate in: our 5th Annual Potswap! You’ll be exchanging a piece of pottery Secret-Santa style. If you want to participate, please sign up by November 1st. On November 1st, you’ll get your assigned person, and then we ask that you gift your pot by December 14th. Sign up here: https://www.elfster.com/gift-exchanges/2169196e-1d3e-4003-8a7a-f028cf92e412/?join=mje2

New Community Sale happening soon!

We have our next table for a community studio sale at N. Andover high school on Sept 21st! Entry tickets will be just $15. Follow these steps in order and drop your pots off in the studio’s special tote by Thursday 9/19.

1) Fill out the Community Table Waiver https:// app.waiverforever.com/pending/REbWaplekq1685637955

2) Purchase your shelf spots (This will look like you are booking class tickets, so you'll need to select 9/2st. Each "participant" is actually a shelf space. https://www.potterymill.com/saleandeventregistration

3) Fill out your inventory under the North Andover 9/21 2024 sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LXcBDVRmXKVkbpR9OEJTZ4B6XovBToOIkB-YNxozgYY/edit

Also a bisque is out for you all, mostly class pieces though

Hey y’all! Here’s some details on the timeline about the ALL Gallery, and things we need from those participating in the meantime:

1. Pay for your spot here. We’re reducing the fee from $35 to $25. It’s $25 total for all the pieces you submit: https://www.potterymill.com/saleandeventregistration

2. All the submissions so far have been accepted! Pieces should be dropped off at the studio by **Sunday, August 11th**. Feel free to leave your pieces on the staff tables next to the computer. If you’d like to join, we’re extending the submission deadline to Sunday too! Please consider joining, a lot of you would do really well and the show really isn’t high-brow at all. The submission form is here: https://forms.gle/uHhoqRPKAAtrGPQEA

3. Next Monday on August 12th, staff will look over pottery to make sure there’s no huge defects. Then to the gallery it goes for setup on Monday/Tuesday (if you’re free…

Clean Up Day will be next Tuesday 6/25 starting at 5pm! No voting this time as it’s the only day that fits in our schedule with kids camp and other events of the week.

I want you 🫵 to sign up for the Sidewalk Sale! I’d love to have a final headcount by the end of the week. Even if you don’t sign up give the flyer a share and come hand out 10-3 on the 29th! I’m also keeping our IG and Facebook up to date with the pottery those of you that have signed up are bringing so send me photos!

Lastly I’ll be ordering the tie dye day t shirts on the 25th so if you’re thinking about it you’ll want to order that ticket ASAP!

Hope you’re all staying cool this week!

Hi y’all! Some updates about Lowell Folk Fest and our gallery show. We will also update the pinned post with these details, finalized dates, and links.

A. We’re officially a vendor at Lowell Folk Festival’s Marketplace! Below will contain tons of details and links for the event, but the short version is that we want to sell your pottery for you!

Dates and Times for our booth:

• Saturday July 27th, 12pm – 7:30pm

• Sunday July 28th, 12pm – 6pm

Located in the Enterprise Bank parking lot at 222 Merrimack Street

Two things for you all, Tie Dye Day updates and Sidewalk Sale reminder!

Based on your votes, Sunday July 14th pulled ahead as the fan favorite with 14+ votes. So we’ll plan for 1pm that day! The link to purchase your ticket is below and is the same for the sidewalk sale. This ticket includes the tshirt and tie dye. Select the event and scroll to the right date to find the registration spot. Then there is a custom form at the end to include your tshirt size. I will be ordering the shirts by June 25th so you’ll need to have your order in by then.

The sidewalk sale is coming up fast! With just over a month before it we’ll be advertising online soon and also start putting out signs and flyers. We’d love to have as many of you join as possible and wether you think you’ll…

Tie dye updates for you all! Here is a mock up of the shirt design along with a google poll for what dates and times work for you. I’m hoping to pick the most optimal weekend afternoon for everybody in July.

I will announce a few of the most voted for dates on May 23rd then you can all vote there on my post for the official date!

Once that’s announce I will make the Booking Service live so you can purchase a ticket which will I live the cost of the shirt and tie dye ($15). The shirt is also available on our website under Apparel if you miss the sign up dates and still want one. Again this would be so fun as a pot luck so feel free to comment if you want to bring anything. If it’s a big hit we’re also open to future events…

We're excited to announce our 4th annual Sidewalk Sale!

When: Saturday 6/29 10am-3pm (rain date 7/6)

Where: In the Shaw Street parking lot

The registration link is at the bottom of this post and you can also find it on the Services Tab here on Spaces. Each member will pay a registration fee of $15. This will cover mostly advertising for the event as well as some supplies. The studio will not be taking any additional commission as this sale will be manned by you! You will be responsible for all of the following:

REQUIRED

-Collapsible Table(s)

Happy warm sunny Wednesday potters! I’ve got a list of announcements for you so take a minute to read through ☀️

1. A few summers ago we did a tie dye day where you could preorder a shirt designed by us and then we all dyed them together and we’d love to do that again in June! Probably around lunch time on a weekend day. But we want to creat a new design so I wanna know your ideas! Any pottery themed design is good, not necessarily with our logos large on it. Let me know your ideas in the comments and we’ll make a pile for scheduling next week.

2. Also in June we’re planning our Sidewalk Sale!!! This will be 10-3 on 6/29 with a rain date on 7/6. Send me a message if you want to sign up. This will not be a community table sale but instead a…

We’re excited to announce our next community sale! Pottery Mill has been accepted into the Experience Lowell Art Market Winterfest in February. Below you’ll find tons of details and links for the event, including dates/location and all the info to sign up.

Friday 2/16, 6pm - 8:45pm

Saturday 2/17, 12pm - 8:45pmLocated in the Enterprise Bank parking lot at 222 Merrimack Street

We’re going to accept up to 8 members so please send me a message here on Spaces so I can chat with you and send over the registration steps. Each member will pay a registration fee of $10 per plastic tote (provided by us to manage sizing and volume of pottery). All other fees will include:

• MA Sales Tax - 6.25%

• Stripe% (Credit Card Fee) - 2.90%

Sign ups for the Holiday Sale CLOSE ON MONDAY 12/11. There are so many of you with great works I'd love to see you sign up and join us on the 16th!

For those of you with websites/etsys we have a QR code and link on our website to the Canva document to share that info with potential shoppers so feel free to follow the steps on the last page of this link to add your info: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFav8tDOPU/MnU2fZqXOgjPevbB-gtoqA/edit?utm_content=DAFav8tDOPU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

David has another glaze unloaded and more going in so come get your stuff and clear out our very full take home shelves! Don't forget to grab your kiln cookies too

POTTERY MILL HOLIDAY SALE!

We’re excited to announce that we’re doing the holiday sale again this year, it’ll be our third year so we hope for a great turnout.

It will be on Saturday 12/16 from 1-5pm so we won’t be in the way of the 7 week class (glaze day) or the otw. Table space will mostly be assigned upon arrival and we will be utilizing the HB, glaze, and class rooms before the wheel room. We’ll have guests arrive through the Chelmsford St door to help ensure the flow of shoppers sees everyone’s pieces.

Below you’ll find the registration like to purchase a space as well as the flyer and Facebook event. Even if you aren’t joining us in the studio that afternoon please please feel free to share the flyer on you socials. There are no additional fees as you will be manning your own table and…

Three quick things for you today!

First- only a few more days until the Nashua YMCA sale!!! I'm excited to bring your pieces to sell. People have already started dropping off full totes by the HB light switch!

Second- I'll be getting a small tree tomorrow and organizing some small prizes for our holiday raffle. I'll make a list and instructions for the top of the tree so you guys can decorate with some ornaments that represent you!

Third- David and I have some lamp examples for you! I'll attach a poll to this post to see what days/times work for you guys so we can have a little wiring party in December.

For anyone still thinking about doing the sale next weekend: We have only a couple spots left so make your choices now!

For anyone who has signed up for the sale already: The tote and towels are in the wheel room for you. Feel free to grab a set and take it home to pack your pots (I divide up the towels in each tote). I think you have enough towels each, but if not, you may use your own and will try to keep it packaged with your pots.

Please return your totes by next Thursday for me.

We have a whole bunch of holiday-ish updates for you guys!

1. The November community sale at the Nashua YMCA is coming up fast and we would love to have more of you sign up! Check out Jessica's previous post under the studio events tag to follow the steps to sign up. This is an amazing opportunity for members who have little inventory, or don’t want to take the full cost of a craft fair on their own yet.

2. It’s time to announce our fourth annual Pottery Mill pot swap! Here’s the link to sign up: https://www.elfster.com/gift-exchanges/c02fa016-ccf2-4d92-a161-52ea42ea70a7/?join=yzay. Please sign up before 11/18 and be ready to drop off your gift before the end of the year!

3. Instead of a shelf decorating contest this year, we will be doing a raffle for members who make an ornament to decorate. The small tree will have in the studio. Please feel free to make…

Okay it's finally time to announce our next community table sale!!!! This one is on Sat 11/11 9-2 at the Nashua YMCA.

We'll be able to have 10 potters and you'll each get two shelves of our display racks. Each member's registration fee will be only $10 per pair of shelves. All other fees will include: MA Sales Tax - 6.25% Stripe % - 2.90% Stripe $  - $0.30 Pottery Mill % - 20.00% The studio will only take 20% off of your sales for packaging and staffing.

All of our planning and packaging information can be found on the waiver below. We will be providing storage boxes and towels to keep the column of pottery to the appropriate amount (folk fest I had sooo many extra pots)

PLEASE FOLLOW OUR REGISTRATION STEPS IN ORDER WITH THE LINKS BELOW:

1) Fill out the updated Community Table Waiver https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/REbWaplekq1685637955

2) Purchase…

We've just added a new post to the event planning page for all of our ideas for the rest of the year. Please feel free to join that group and check them out as we'd love feedback as soon as possible.

After a well needed day off I’m back and finally dry! First, a glaze has been unloaded today.

Now for the fun parts; we had a great time at the Folk Festival despite having their FIRST EVER evacuation/shelter in place Saturday afternoon and the first ever tent colapse for the tent complaint that took out our folding tables. I have lots of housekeeping and notes for those who participated or anyone looking forward to our next sale!

• Y’all profited $1500 and sold 84 pots! Keep in mind 3/4 of that was Sunday because we didn’t get rained out. Can you imagine how great the whole two days would have been for everybody.

• All of your work is ready for pickup. Many of your pieces that were displayed Saturday got very jumbled as I had to break down the whole display myself in like half an hour before sheltering in place…

Get ready to hear all about this year's Lowell Folk Festival! Below will contain tons of details and links for the event, but the short version is that we want to sell your pottery for you at the Experience Lowell Marketplace at the Folk Festival.

Dates and Times for our booth at Experience Lowell:

Saturday July 29th, 12pm – 6pm

Sunday July 30th, 12pm – 6pm

A bit about the event:

Celebrating the largest free Folk Festival in the country, this is the first year that Art in the Courtyard and Destination Lowell will combine and expand to a new location under the name Experience Lowell. Located in the Enterprise Bank parking lot at 222 Merrimack Street, this event will feature Lowell artists, makers, and organizations so that festival attendees and Lowell residents can experience everything that Lowell’s arts and culture community has to offer.

Good morning potters, two reminders for you all for the sidewalk sale and our Raku firing folks.

Registration for the sidewalk sale should be done asap so we can work on planning and our advertising. I'd love to focus the next few week' social media on out members work so feel free to send me pictures. You are allowed to split the 10x10 space with someone or we're pretty set on adding a community table if you just have a few pots. You can also message David and me for this

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLb91NDAn9Xtwita7iHrqWS09xQkquLVui_ZZRdbzvNjnTRg/viewform

And for our raku folks! If you haven't done so already please have your work finished & bone dry by next Monday as I'll try to squeeze in a last minute bisque to ensure all your work is ready. As a reminder please try to arrive to Chelsi's in Dracut by 1 at the latest and…

Hi y'all :) It's that time of the year for the studio's annual Sidewalk Sale! Some details below:

1. The date will be Saturday, June 24th (rain date July 1st). 11 AM - 3 PM.

2. This is a great chance to sell your work, especially for first timers!

3. It will be held outside. Highly recommend bringing a tent and a portable fan.

4. Registration costs $10, and you will have to provide your own table/chairs/etc..

5. We ask that the primary thing you sell is ceramics, but feel free to bring in other types of goods. If you feel like you don't have enough work to fill a table, I'm always looking for a table buddy :) Or we could try a studio community table.

Afternoon potters!

A reminder that Tuesday 8/9 we’ll be tie dying at 6pm and we want to see you there! Bring your own shirts and snacks! It’ll be $5 for BYOS(hirt) and for our members who ordered a shirt please Venmo Chelsi $20 by the event time. THANKS and we hope to see you all there!

Chelsi’s Venmo is @Chelsiii21

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