#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