primalmommy on thu 14 feb 08
Ted Neal wrote:
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"However, I do believe you paint with too broad a brush. I think you can
find some very hard
working young potters out there.....the question is... how do you find
them and how do you
convince them to move near your studio?"
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I'm behind Ted on the broad brush thing. Sure, there are folks (young
and old) who don't want to work very hard, or who get a degree in
something fun because somebody else is footing the bill and it beats
getting a real job. I'm happy for that segment of society; it makes me
feel better about my chances in a world with too many MFAs and not
enough jobs. I have no doubts about my own work ethic, and it's a nice
edge to have.
As for how to convince them to move near your studio... PAY THEM what
they're worth. My bud Patrick is the biggest workhorse I have ever seen,
making pots day in and day out, firing kilns, fixing problems and
basically managing the entire EMU studio... he also has a pile of
student loans to pay off, and one he has his MFA, will likely not be
willing (or able) to work for peanuts.
yours
Kelly in Ohio
http://www.primalpotter.com
http://www.primalmommy.com/blog.html
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