The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 48 No 3 November 2009
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Tech nical: Sellin g Ce ramics<br />
Pipp; Bird series, stoneware, h.30cm<br />
Julia Franz<br />
Like a lot <strong>of</strong> potters I started working from home and<br />
selling to shops, galleries and at craft markets. I also attend<br />
Warrandyte Pottery Expo. <strong>The</strong> best thing I have done is open<br />
my own studio in an old factory. <strong>The</strong> Mud Factory opened in<br />
December 2008 and, apart from the black Saturday bushfires,<br />
the timing could not have been better. Being involved in such<br />
an exciting event as the YVOS with other artists has been a<br />
fantastic experience and has only reinforced my decision to<br />
have my studio open to the public full time. I have also found<br />
since opening my studio I have been getting more commission<br />
work from local restaurants and wineries in the area.<br />
Rather than relying 100% on income from my own work,<br />
I also sell linens and classic bicycles made in Sweden (I am<br />
originally from Sweden). It sounds like an odd mixture but the<br />
ceramics and the linens really complement each other.<br />
Julia with studio visitor; photo: 3sidedsquare<br />
Laura Windmill T: 0408 980 065<br />
Julia Franz: www.formbar.com .au<br />
www.yvopenstudios.net.au<br />
THE JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS NOVEMBER <strong>2009</strong> 65
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