Batty Bitches

Introvert definition - a person who is predominantly focused on internal thoughts and feelings rather than on external things or social interaction, often characterized as being quiet or withdrawn. Most artists identify as introverts. Being an introvert can affect our business when it comes to marketing our work. It can also mean we become sucked into the void of our studio for days, accentually b...

On this episode, I'm joined by the talented Lex Pavone, the artist of La Viva Verde. We discuss how being self-employed artists makes our bodies our most important tool and how crucial it is to take care of ourselves. We chat about how we try to have a good work/life balance for the wellbeing of our mental and physical health. On the flip side of valuing your body and mind, there comes the mon...

Marketing your art can be hard. As artists, we prioritize our creation process, not the marketing of the work. But what happens when we have to prioritize paying our bills? On this episode, I'm joined by fellow potter Sarah Connor, to discuss marketing our creativity. We chat about how we found the right market for selling, changing our designs to fulfil our inspiration, the worries of losing...

This is something new for Batty Bitches! My first initial thought for the podcast was to take my critique blog and turn it into a podcast. Well, I'm finally doing it! I believe having someone of a similar field provide constructive criticism about your creations can be beneficial to your future work. My first Cave Critique is with Morgan Greenhaw of Moonshine Ceramics. On this episode we dive into...

This episode is a crossover post from the Wheel Talk Podcast with Becca Otis and Ryan Durbin.  We chat about my reasons for choosing Instagram Subscriptions as a monetizing platform for teaching people about my creation process. We also bring up helpful ways to offer certain exclusive content. Follow us on Instagram- @wheeltalkpodcast @battybitches_podcast Becca @5linespottery Ryan @rdceramic...

Welcome to a new season of Batty Bitches! On this episode Brooke is joined by Hannah Froman, the artist of Between the Sky and Dirt. They discuss how their seasonal depression through winter makes significant changes to their work.  This episode is not meant to treat or diagnose depression. Brooke and Hannah are just two artists sharing their experiences. If you are struggling, please consult...

On this episode, Brooke is joined by Stephanie Krist from Fired Figments to discuss steps to bettering our impacts on the environment through our ceramic work and business ethics. From recycling clay and glaze to reusing water and sourcing secondhand studio furniture.   Follow us on Instagram - Stephanie Krist @firedfigments   Brooke Thivierge @batsceramics Podcast @battybitches_podcast...

On this episode, Brooke is joined by fellow artist Cate Be. They dive into the topic of artist identity and how their interests and passions play crucial roles as their inspirations for creating as well as what intentions they want their art to have.  Follow us on Instagram Cate Be @cbceramics Brooke @batsceramics

On this episode Brooke chats with fellow potter, Lauren Lewis of La Le Pottery, about how the pandemic made significant changes to our businesses and lives.  Follow us on Instagram - Lauren @lalepottery  Brooke @batsceramics

On this episode, Brooke is joined by Miss Wondersmith. They chat about using art as therapeutic meditation for coping with trauma as an escape from reality. We bring up how vulnerability can help you find your people and how the arts should be recognized more often as a valued way of life.  Follow us on Instagram- Brooke @batsceramics Betsy @misswondersmith Find Betsy's many links- The Wonder...

In this episode I bring back my gal Christa to talk about trends. We could've brought up so many more things within the topic but we ended up spilling a lot of tea! We name drop MANY artists, talk about our past copycat drama, Christa's HP fanart, and ways to be kind with others when it comes to a saturated market.  Follow us on Instagram - Christa @clayduststudio Brooke @batsceramics

On this episode I, Brooke, chat with artist Jackie Harder about setting boundaries, vulnerability, burnout and tips surrounding social media!  Follow Jackie - Instagram @jackieharderart  tiktok @jackieharderart

In this episode Brooke and Becca talk about their experiences when others doubt their abilities to be successful artists in a fast pace world.  Follow us on Instagram-  Brooke @batsceramics Becca @simplysands_ceramics

In this episode Brooke chats with fellow potter Taylor, the artist behind Pottery Witch. We dive into what it was like before taking our mudslinging fulltime and how we cope with self-employment today. Follow Taylor on Instagram - @potterywitch

In this episode we talk about studios - safe practices, setting up on a budget and balance our time with other hobbies.  Follow Katie on Instagram @wolfpackart

In this episode we talk about our experiences of art school. The highs, the lows and those pesky loans!  Follow Tyler on Instagram @ink.cp

We all start somewhere so why not start by making connections! Friendships or business relationships. Start small but dream big.  Follow us on Instagram-  Brooke @batsceramics Sarah @sarahbethpottery  podcast @battybitches_podcast

In this episode we discuss imposter syndrome- when we feel it the most and how to over come it with boosts of confidence.  Follow us on Instagram- Christa Morris @clayduststudio  Brooke Thivierge @batsceramics

In this episode you learn about your host, Brooke Thivierge from BAT's Ceramics. A true babbling brook(e) Instagram- @batsceramics Facebook- @brookebatsceramics Website Batsceramics.com