Drinking Water from a Fire Hose
Many people have asked us what it’s been like to take over a business that has been established for 38 years, and the answer is…it’s unbelievably exciting. It’s also terrifying, invigorating, overwhelming, and humbling. A few people have equated it to trying to “drink water from a fire hose”, and that feels very accurate!
Have an Idea for a Design?
When we have people in the Store, we are frequently asked how we come up with our different pottery shapes and designs. Often, our customers are some of our best designers.
Technology
After 38 years in our present business it is amazing how much we have become dependent on modern day electronics. We have 4 kids and they are always pushing us into the next level of technology.
Encouragement
Years ago as a young potter I was doing some raku work with a limited level of success. We were doing an art show called Art In The Park in Boise, Idaho.
2017 ANNUAL OOPS! SALE
Oops! The term, "No one is perfect" is true in most industries, and a pottery studio is no exception.
Growing Pains
I was invited to speak at the Montana State University School of Business in a class on being an entrepreneur, and was asked to share how we started our business.
A New Glaze Combination
We at Mountain Arts Pottery are constantly trying to find different glaze combinations as well as creative pottery shapes to add interest, newness and freshness to our displays.
Local Montana Made Products
Before we opened our store, Jennie and I would haul our pottery from state to state, going to fairs and festivals. Pottery was the only thing that we sold at that time.
A NEW YEAR A NEW ROAD
It seems that every year there's a new road to walk. This year in late November I was sitting long enough at the store that when I stood up my legs had gone to sleep.
LET US BE THANKFUL
We cannot stop and reflect enough on all that we have been given. With almost no training in the pottery business we launched Mountain Arts Pottery.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & CHRISTMAS KIOSK 2016
Join us for The Coffee Pot Bakery Cafe & Mountain Arts Pottery Holiday OPEN HOUSE Friday & Saturday, November 18th & 19th, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
SHOULD WE BE BLESSED WITH LONGEVITY?
Getting older and the challenges it brings are some of the things we have to deal with. Aging is one of those things in life that can be a difficulty as well as a joy.
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