Who inspires you?
Who inspires you? Four makers in my family have led by example, just by being themselves.
10 Boundaries for Small Biz Babes
Waveform Ceramics’ owner-operator Caty Monahon’s top ten boundaries that have helped them run their beginner pottery studio these past few years. What are some professional boundaries that make your life more stream-lined, less stressful and more spacious?
Top 10 gifts you can make on the wheel
What are popular gifts that people make in a beginner pottery studio? Explore forms, shapes and functional homemade ceramics that people new to the wheel can make for their loved ones!
Throwing vs. Trimming - & what’s a “Bundle”?
What's the difference between throwing and trimming? Is trimming necessary?
Small Business self care for people-centered, physical jobs
Self care tips for people running small businesses, engaging in physical labor and people-centered work. How do you take care of yourself?
4 Oakland Bodyworkers Waveform Loves
Who are your go-to bodyworkers in the Bay Area? Check out these four Oakland practitioners for self defense/mobility/massage, acupuncture, skincare and deep tissue massage!
Review: SKYTOU / VEVOR Beginner pottery wheels
A rundown of the beginner pottery wheels by SKYTOU or VEVOR - pros and cons, how to repair and what to look out for when choosing a wheel.
Different learning styles on the wheel
Do you know your style of learning? Learn how I tailor my pottery instruction to suit eight different styles of learners in the classroom! Beginners on the wheel teach me so much - do any of these methods resonate?
Top 10 reasons people take a beginner pottery class
Two happy students on a Claydate at Waveform Ceramics with their finished pottery, celebrating an anniversary!
5 reasons I like masking in the studio
Five reasons Waveform Ceramics appreciates masking up in the art studio. Learn about Waveform’s COVID-19 masking policy and discover the positive ways masking impacts the art-making process!
Spring move: garage to Oasis
Some reflections on two months in Waveform’s new studio. I moved my small business from my cozy garage by Lake Merritt to a studio loft in North Oakland; the transition has me feeling grateful for support from student community and intrigued by my latest obession: woodworking!