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Build a sustainable handmade practice
Support for makers who want to create their own beauty and sell it with integrity. Tools, guidance, and a licensing path to sell your handmade work responsibly.
I believe in handmade work and in the people who make it.
If you are thinking about starting a ceramics business, or you already run a studio and want stronger systems, this space is for you.
You will find practical tools, clear guidance, and a licensing path that protects authorship and pricing.
The goal is simple. Help you make beautiful work and build a business that respects your time, your body, and your craft.
Resources and Programs
Commercial use of the Swirl Bowl design requires an ALP Studio license.
Free Guide: Set up your home pottery studio
(coming soon)
A clear start for a safe, functional studio at home.
You will learn: essentials to build your own studio, space planning, ventilation and safety, essential tools, wedging and slab setup, drying without warping, kiln access options.
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Pottery Business Guide
(coming soon)
Build or refine your studio business. Pricing, costs and margins, batching and lead times, packaging, shipping, light bookkeeping, and calm marketing.
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Claudia’s Spreadsheets
Operations Toolkit
(coming soon)
Studio-tested sheets that steady your day.
Includes: pricing calculator, materials and COGS tracker, production schedule, order tracker, glaze log, inventory and reordering sheet.
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ALP Studio Licensing
(coming soon)
An application-only program for a small cohort of makers who align with ALP Studio values.
Designed to protect authorship, price integrity, and the spirit of handmade while giving licensed makers real support to grow.
What you receive
- Use of the Licensed ALP Maker badge and clear attribution language.
- A documented price floor and territory guidance to protect your market.
- Quality standards and review so your work is trusted by collectors.
- Practical onboarding: materials, measurements, photography and copy templates.
- Private maker updates and periodic Q&A sessions.
- Priority access to select future designs and resources.
Who we look for
- Consistent craftsmanship and care for detail.
- Respect for credit, pricing, and the ethics of handmade.
- Capacity planning that fits your life and protects quality.
- A clear point of view, whether you are starting out or already established.
How it works
1. Apply with your portfolio and studio details.
2. We review fit, capacity, and territory.
3. Accepted makers complete onboarding and receive the license pack.
4. Ongoing check-ins keep standards high and support in place.
Important: ALP Studio tools are for personal use unless you hold a commercial license. If you plan to sell Swirl Bowls, please apply for licensing when applications open.
Who this is for
Starting out. You want to turn your craft into income and need a clean setup.
Already established. You want better systems, clearer pricing, and ethical licensing.
Why this matters
- Handmade work deserves credit and fair pricing.
- Systems reduce chaos and protect your energy so you can create your own beauty at a sustainable pace.
- Clear terms let everyone grow without losing authorship.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this for?
Makers moving from hobby to sales, studio owners refining systems, and educators who need clean operations.
Can I sell bowls I make from the template or course without a license?
No, the Swirl Bowl is protected under Design Rights. Those tools are for personal use only. Apply for a license when applications open.
What does the license include?
Brand and attribution rules, price floors, territory guidance, quality standards, capacity guidance, and ongoing support materials. Details will be published with the application.
Will there be training for licensed makers?
Yes. Licensed makers will receive updated resources and periodic Q&A sessions. (Final format to be confirmed.)