About this podcast
Glazed Over is the newest offering from the Contemporary Ceramic Studio Association. Own a ceramic studio and want to amplify your reach? Thinking of opening a contemporary ceramic art space but don’t know where to start? The CCSA has gathered experts, trade secrets, suppliers and more for your business to flourish, whether you’re a veteran studio owner or just joining the ranks. Listen in and subscribe for episode alerts so you don’t miss a beat.
Episodes
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- Ready to Add Clay to Your Studio? · 45 minVanessa and Leigh Ann of Teaching Clay join us to break down how PYOP studios can add clay without overcomplicating their operations. From choosing your first clay body and…
- Work On Your Studio, Not Just In It · 36 minFerne Benson of Mr. Toad’s Pottery joins us to talk about building systems that allow studio owners to step away from daily operations and spend more time working on their…
- Arr to 30 Years: The 2026 CCSA Convention Recap · 49 minVanessa Steele and Jessica Cowan recap the excitement of the 2026 CCSA Convention in Tampa! From inspiring classes and new supplier finds to memorable events, connections, and…
- Take Your Studio From Paper to Digital · 36 minNell Wertz, owner of All Fired Up in Akron, Ohio, joins us to talk about CreativeQ, the studio management software she created to streamline customer orders, kiln operations, and…
- From Vacationers to Repeat Customers · 28 minMelissa Shook, owner of Fire It Ceramics in Port Aransas, Texas, joins us to share how she built a thriving vacation-focused pottery studio over the past 19 years. She walks us…
- Studio Confessions · 51 minEvery studio owner has moments they wish they could do over—but those experiences often become the lessons that shape a stronger business. In this episode of Glazed Over, Vanessa…
- 1099 vs. W-2 — Are You Classifying Your Staff Correctly? · 28 minThis week on Glazed Over, we're joined by Casey Melidoni and Brandon Berkley from ADP to tackle one of the most confusing topics for studio owners: when someone should be a 1099…
- Rohde Kilns: Engineering, Efficiency, and the Future of Firing · 32 minIn this episode of Glazed Over, Vanessa Steele sits down with Nathan and Manuel from Rohde Kilns to discuss what sets Rohde apart in the kiln industry and why more studio owners…
- Convention Class Spotlight: Meet the Instructors · 33 minGet ready for the 2026 CCSA Convention with a special Convention Preview episode of Glazed Over! In this episode, our hosts sit down with three Convention instructors for…
- Clay, Community & Mini Pottery Wheels · 39 minIn this episode of Glazed Over, Vanessa sits down with Stefan and Daisy, co-owners of Small Ceramics, to talk all things mini pottery wheels and the growing popularity of wheel…
- How to Set up a Paint Bar · 36 minOn this week’s episode of the Glazed Over Podcast, Vanessa sits down with Crista Toler from Mayco Colors to talk all things paint bar! From setting up an inviting, easy-to-use…
- Bridging the Gap between clay studios and PYOP studios with Ben Clark from Queen City Clay · 37 minThis podcast interview focused on Ben Clark from Queen City Clay discussing the integration of Paint Your Own Pottery (PYOP) into their 50,000 square foot clay studio. Ben…
- Branding That Actually Feels Like Something · 49 minHillary Moullilet of The Creative Retailer joins us to talk about the power of branding in paint-your-own pottery studios and how it shapes the customer experience. Drawing from…
- What Your Studio Is Actually Worth · 59 minThis week on Glazed Over, we sit down with Donna Bordeaux of PYOP Accounting, who has spent more than a decade helping studio owners understand the numbers behind their…
- Where to Find Resources for Studio Operations · 34 minThis week on Glazed Over, we’re joined by Louise Blazucki of Kiln Creations, who shares how she doubled revenue and grew her team after buying the studio on a two-week decision…
- What’s Trending in 2026 (And How to Use It in Your Studio) · 29 minIn this episode, Ammie Williams helps us break down design trends spotted at the Atlanta Market gift show and what they actually mean for pottery studios. From cherries…
- TikTok/Reel Trends with Ailene Laufer · 38 minIn this episode, we talk with Ailene, founder of a four-location paint-your-own pottery studio in Israel (and one in California!), about how social media has shaped her studio’s…
- How Studio Memberships Can Create Consistent Revenue · 29 minOn this episode of Glazed Over, Vanessa sits down with Stephanie McGinnis from Ceramics in the City in Denver to dive deep into one of the most impactful revenue opportunities…
- How to Build a Brand with Kathy Cano-Murillo · 52 minKathy Cano-Murillo — the brilliant mind behind Crafty Chica — joins us to share her creative journey from a 1996 passion project to a nationally recognized brand. She breaks down…
- Meet Vanessa Steele, Glazed Over’s Newest Moderator · 24 minIn this bonus episode of Glazed Over, we’re excited to officially introduce Vanessa Steele as a new moderator of the show. Vanessa shares her journey from restaurant management…
