We're Fundraising!

Last week, we started an online fundraising campaign in order to help cover the steep start-up costs of a studio. Although we are keeping this operation as modest as possible, there are certain costs that can't be avoided. The aim of the fundraiser is to ensure that we are able to keep with the founding principles of this project and create work that is both affordable and accessible.

Click here to see our fundraiser:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/max-and-erin-a-pottery-project

Since the campaign launched, we have been sharing it on Facebook and through e-mail with our extended network of friends and family. We also created a Facebook page for the project, which we shared on our personal pages, as well as invited people to "like." We have been posting updates about what we've been working on and what's been happening in the studio.

Click here to see our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/mepotteryproject

We've been very busy both in the studio and in the community over the past week– setting up the garage, selling at the local farmer's market, checking out local businesses, galleries, and events where we might be able to sell work– and of course– making pots. We borrowed one wheel from a friend, which has been great. Unfortunately, we have let to locate another, which considerably slows down our production. The goal of the fundraiser is $2000, which will mainly cover the cost of the kiln ($1000 for the kiln itself and $650 in instillation), and so we need to find a used wheel for a decent price. 

So far, we have raised $430, and we have 23 days left on the campaign. In addition to asking people to donate, we are also asking people to share our pages with their friends (and we would highly appreciate it if you could help us spread the word).

Soon, our work will be more readily available in the greater Portland, ME area, as well as online (more information to come soon). So far, you can expect us at the Portland Farmer's Market on Sunday from 7-1, "first Friday" Art Walks in Portland from 5:30 to 8pm, and hopefully "last Friday"Art Walks in Lewiston/Auburn. 

Finally, we want to express our deepest appreciation for everyone who has gotten involved in supporting our project so far. We're getting close to being ready to fire our kiln for the first time– so you'll be seeing our new work posted here very soon!

- m + e