#366 The Art of Ceramic Flowers w/Sonita Cannon

This Episode features an interview with Sonita Cannon who shares her journey from a high school art class discovery of ceramics to becoming a full-time potter with her own home studio and unique voice in the craft. Throughout the conversation, the importance of supportive people, from teachers to peers and family, is highlighted as a critical component of her growth and success. Sonita discusses the evolution of her work, from the initial challenges and learning experiences to innovatively incorporating techniques inspired by cake decorating to create distinct flower designs on her pottery. She shares stories of overcoming challenges, including the transition to her own studio space and the pivotal moments that propelled her business forward, such as viral social media exposure. Additionally, the conversation covers advice for aspiring potters on business skills, collaboration, embracing failure as a learning process, and the importance of patience and fun in discovering one's unique voice in pottery. You can learn more about Sonita by checking out her Instagram @juniperandlarkceramics

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00:00 Welcome to the Pottery Journey
00:03 The Impact of People on the Pottery Path
01:06 The Beginnings of a Pottery Passion
02:03 Creating a Home Studio: Dreams to Reality
03:55 The Evolution of Pottery Style: From Functional to Floral
07:11 Exploring Techniques: The Art of Versatility
11:25 The Business Side of Pottery: Turning Passion into Profession
15:51 Discovering Your Unique Voice in Pottery
18:42 Collaborations and Growth: Expanding the Pottery Horizon
19:54 Embracing Failure: The Pathway to Success
22:15 Finding Your Unique Voice: Advice for Aspiring Potters
23:04 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More