#348 Fantasy Inspired Tiki Mugs: A Journey with Corey Dewitt

 An Interview with Corey Dewitt

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery', host Nic Torres hosts Corey Dewitt, a Potter known for his fantasy-inspired Tiki mugs. Throughout the conversation, Corey highlights the importance of community in his ceramics journey, discusses his inspirations, and explains the reasoning behind his pre-order sales approach. He also shares his excitement over his successful 'One Piece' inspired mugs. Corey's unique pottery niche combines his love for anime with functional ceramics leading to a broad customer base. Corey finally stresses the need for aspiring ceramic artists to connect with communities —both offline and online— and leverage these platforms for learning and growing their reach.

00:00 Introduction to Corey and His Pottery Journey
02:05 Corey's Inspiration and Start in Pottery
04:27 The Importance of Functionality in Pottery
05:43 The Story Behind 'Captain of Nothing'
07:24 Creating Unique Fantasy-Inspired Pottery
09:53 The Role of Monster Clay in Pottery
15:30 Transitioning to Full-Time Pottery
20:17 The Art of Pre-Order Sales
23:56 Discovering Your Unique Voice in Pottery
25:29 The Power of Collaboration and Community
29:28 Final Thoughts and Parting Advice