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Paint Your Own Pottery
3 Day Intensive Training Program

     If you only want or need hands-on training for loading and firing a kiln, painting pottery projects and techniques, dipping, startup package kilns, vents, color, brushes, bisque and more assortment selection and considerations, processes for pricing and parties, marketing and operations - and strongly feel you do not need our full blown consulting program - then this is for you!
     We originally worked with Mayco Colors in creating the Paint Your Own Pottery Boot Camp in Ohio. For four years, the Pottery Consultant flew to Ohio to teach this 3 day Camp alongside the crew at Mayco. Now the program is here at American Ceramic Supply Co. in Fort Worth, Texas - right in the middle of the country with easy access in and out of DFW International Airport. Some studios drive in for this 3 day intensive training. We have added to the program and included some of our alliance partners to offer an even more comprehensive paint your own pottery and art studio training experience. Here is an overview - contact and registration info is at the bottom of the page.

The Pottery Consultant
Paint Your Own Pottery Studio 3 Day Intensive Training Camp

May 22, 23, 24 - 2012
Instructors: Connie Speer - The Pottery Consultant
John Hohenshelt - Paragon Kilns
Teddy Wright - Mayco Colors

May 22  - Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Kilns, Kiln Furniture Kits, Venting, Dipping, Storage Rooms,
Studio Layouts, Fixtures, Safety - Equipment and Supplies How To
IT Processes in your studio - Processes for Pricing and Parties

May 23 - Wednesday 9 am - 6:00 pm
All Day Painting - Techniques and Processes
Event Planning
Marketing and Advertising

May 24  - Thursday 9 am - 4:45 pm
Dipping
Kilns, Kiln Furniture Kits, Vents, Color, Glaze, Bisque,
Brushes, Books, Decorating Accessories Assortment Planning based on
your square footage and product offering

Cost is $650.00 per person - discount for second attendee from same studio
Includes $150.00 rebate off Bisque Startup Package from American Ceramic Supply Co.
all materials and supplies used in the training, 3 Ring Binder of The Pottery Consultant Articles for Studio Processes including templates for Start Up Budgets, Daily Balance Sheets, Painting Techniques,
lunch each day, dinner on Wednesday evening

We have negotiated corporate rates at 2 nearby hotels for your convenience.
We keep these training programs small so that we can give more individual attention to each attendee -
each studio is indeed unique in terms of square footage, product offering and budget.
There is also a 2  day Glass Fusing Training Program for Studios that immediately follows the PYOP Program should you decide to offer Glass Fusing in your studio, as well.
We can send you details on that if you are interested in staying on May 25th and 26th
50% deposit is required to register.
Call toll free 1-866-535-2651 for more details or to register. Ask for Connie.
Itinerary and hotel info sent with registration.
If you would prefer, one-on-one private training, this can be arranged for
your convenience. Contact Connie Speer.

     “Without your guidance and hands on instructions, we would never have learned the "nitty gritty" of the business. Loading kilns, dipping, firing. Helping us pick bisque, paint, brushes etc. Thanks again Connie, this last year could not have be so good without  your on hands training with both pottery and glass fusing.”
Dan & Theresa Barion

     “The entire workshop was presented in a direct but fun and interesting approach - never a boring moment - full of extremely useful information and well worth the money”
Candice Minnich - South Carolina

     “I just wanted to thank you. You really are amazing with this wonderful personality - you don’t find many people like that these days - You gave me so much confidence. Amazing class - very informative. I am someone who thought I knew it all, I was wrong! From kilns to paint brushes and from parties to workshops, everything was covered. Loved it”
Rebecca Barris - New York

     “You need this class - you will learn what you don’t know - and that is invaluable. A must before deciding to add glass to your shop and a must if you have already added glass fusing. First things first - take the class!”
Wendy Hess - Colorado

     “The class is worth every penny. The small class size is perfect. Connie’s humor keeps the class even more interesting. The glass partners perfectly with the pottery.”
Jo Ann Smith - Oklahoma

     “I want to thank you for all the time you spent with me during my trip to Texas.  Initially I had thought that I'd just do some training via telephone, but at the last minute decided to go ahead and make the trip. It absolutely made all the difference in the world.  After even just a few hours I knew I had made the right decision by coming and realized how much I would have missed had I not.  Being able to see everything first hand and have it explained in such detail has made a huge difference in my confidence and abilities to handle the job of being a new PYOP studio owner and operator.  Your knowledge and experience has been an incredibly invaluable resource to me.  Thank you for everything.” 
Trish Smith - Maryland

     “So when it came down to figuring out how I was gonna learn enough about glass fusing to be able to teach it, I researched a lot. After figuring out my options I decided to do a 3 day training workshop with Connie. My mom and I were so excited to spend 3 days learning about glass fusing and our experience with Connie was above and beyond. We learned so much and got to make so many fun projects. I left there confident that I had the knowledge needed to go back to my studio and make glass fusing successful! Connie was a great teacher and I'm grateful for it all! I cannot stress enough that learning glass fusing with Connie was THE BEST!”
Dara Jones - Arizona

      “I was starting to have my doubts about whether the course would be able to teach me anything new, since I pride myself on being a pretty prepared individual and had taken to reading everything possible on the topic of opening a business, painting pottery, ceramics, clay, etc.  Boy was I wrong!  Not one minute of class time was wasted, and the amount of information packed into those three days was absolutely astounding.  Nothing can take the place of the hands on learning, the resources Connie has put together, and the friendships made over the course of three days spent learning alongside like-minded people.”
Tasha Hale - Washington

For one on one custom private training -
     “I came into this idea with a little knowledge of the craft, but not nearly enough to actually start and run the business.  I contacted Connie Speer for a training session.  After taking the time to talk with me and learn about my needs and wants for the business, Connie designed a personalized one-on-one 4 day training for me.  That was the best decision I made and best money spent regarding the start-up of my business.  We spent four intense training days together fusing glass, painting and dipping ceramics, creating samples for the studio, all the while learning every aspect of actually setting up the studio and running the business.  Connie was an amazing wealth of information, and my only concern was that I was going to retain it all!  She clearly knew the business inside and out, and anyone considering using her consulting services should truly take advantage of the opportunity she offers.  Connie and the American staff were welcoming and a pleasure to be around, and made the training experience so much richer.  I cannot thank them or recommend them all enough!”
Rachel Blaney - California
 

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