Below are some examples of topics of conversation to get us started, but I’m happy to go off-script.

• Clay: clay bodies, where to buy materials, handbuilding, slab building, wheel throwing, troubleshooting.

• Wild Clay: locating, processing, firing, adjusting the clay body.

• Mold Making: designing for production, step-by-step process, plaster and silicone mold forms, plaster preparation, one-piece to multi-piece molds, repairing undercuts.

• Slipcasting: slipcasting demonstration, the science of slip, making your own slip, process tips, troubleshooting slip consistency. 

• Glazing: which type to choose for your needs, brushing, dipping, mixing, testing.

• Kiln Firing Basics: in-person kiln tour, how to choose a second-hand kiln, which size to choose, where to place it in your studio, resources for repairing, loading or unloading demonstration, how to calculate cost of firing.

• Studio: how to approach layout, kiln rooms, advice on renting vs space sharing.

• Social Media: how to get started, file organization, editing basics.

• Proposals: design & layout advice, writing guidance, grant submissions.

✽ excluded topics: technical kiln maintenance, major kiln troubleshooting, wheel maintenance, electrical advice, plumbing advice, glaze chemistry.

An accessible, low-pressure way to get feedback or questions answered – no live meeting needed. A good fit if you prefer writing, are in a different time zone, or have questions that don’t need a live session.

• Answers to up to 3 questions on a specific topic

• Review of up to 5 images or 1 document (PDF or Word)

• A written reply (approx. 1 page / 400–500 words) delivered within 5 business days

• 1 follow-up email for clarification

✽ for more in-depth reviews (grant applications, portfolios, or studio planning), see the add-ons section.

(30 minutes minimum & 3 hours maximum per session)

For general questions or discussions where follow-up isn’t needed. Especially great if you’d like an in-person visit. Ways you might use this tier:

• Review of your firing results

• Kiln demonstration

• Studio tour

• Handbuilding demo

• Wheel throwing demo

• Slipcasting demo

✽ virtual or in-person at Studio Carolanne, email follow-up not included

Great for a deep-dive conversation that may be information-heavy. You’ll receive notes from our conversation, resource links, and have an opportunity to follow-up via email. Virtual or in-person at Studio Carolanne.

• 1 x 60-minute consult

• Pre-session personalized planning

• Follow-up notes & resource links

• Allows for 1 follow-up email within 1 week of our session

(save $50)

Similar to the Deep-Dive tier, but with multiple opportunities for conversation. Great for a project you’re working on that takes time, like creating a mold or a project you’d like guidance on from design to firing for example. Virtual or in-person at Studio Carolanne.

• 3 x 60-minute consults over 4-6 weeks

• Personalized session planning

• Follow-up notes & resource sharing after each session

• Email support between sessions

Specific one-off items that can be delivered over email. Or add them on to your sessions!

• Social Media Audit (light review of your presence with tips on improving clarity, engagement, and cohesion) – $65

• Website Feedback (review layout, copy, navigation, and clarity of artistic identity) – $75

• Grant Application Review – $100

• Studio Layout Review – $100

• Mold-Making & Slipcasting PDF Guide (step-by-step guide for getting started with mold-making and slipcasting) – $150