This year, I've been eager to welcome more friends into the studio, creating moments that go beyond art – moments to truly connect, laugh, and let creativity flow.

Nicole's Favorites, Studio, CollaborationNicole BrunnerMarch 4, 2024craft night, friends craft night, galentines day activity, paint your own ceramics, paint your own potteryComment

Valentine's Day Collograph Printed Card

I've been eager to explore various artistic mediums, and collagraphy has captured my attention as a remarkably accessible and versatile printing process.

Studio, SustainabilityNicole BrunnerFebruary 6, 2024collagraph printing, printing, ecofriendly, collograph printmaking, collograph, tetra pak printing, tetra pak, recycled art, use what you have, Nicole Helen BrunnerComment

Wild Bower Joins the Nest Artisan Sustainability Accelerator

We are incredibly honored to announce that Wild Bower has been selected to be part of the esteemed Nest Artisan Sustainability Accelerator for 2023.

Sustainability, StudioNicole BrunnerJune 15, 2023ecofriendly, nest artisan sustainability acceleratorComment

Wild Bower Studio's Commitment to Sustainability: Creating Beautiful Products with a Conscience

Sustainability is not just a buzzword at Wild Bower Studio – it’s a way of life. As a small business, we recognize the importance of minimizing our impact on the environment while creating unique and beautiful home decor products.

Nature, Nicole's Favorites, Small Business Owner, StudioNicole BrunnerApril 30, 2023sustainability, green energy, solar panels, water storage, rain water, reduce waste, wild bower studio, recycle, upcycle, ecofriendly, environmentally focusedComment

New Approach, Same Handmade Quality: Exciting Changes at Wild Bower Studio

Wild Bower Studio, a handmade ceramics and pottery business, is moving away from big shop updates and will now announce new items directly to their newsletter subscribers. This change was made to allow the owner, Nicole, to focus on creating new pieces and avoid burnout.

Studio, Small Business Owner, Nicole's FavoritesNicole BrunnerApril 4, 2023Shop Update, New Items, Newsletter, Subscribers, Wild Bower Studio, Life Update, Slow Life, Ceramic Studio, nicole helen brunnerComment

37 things that I wish my younger self knew

HBD to me! Here are 37 things I’d say to my younger self

Nicole's FavoritesNicole BrunnerMarch 3, 2023Life advice, personal growth, advice, happy birthday, birthday reflections Comments

Preventing Burnout: Self-Care Tips for Artists and Business Owners

If you're feeling overwhelmed and burnt out, it's important to take steps to prioritize yourself. Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself

Studio, Food, Small Business OwnerNicole BrunnerMarch 2, 2023burnout, small business, maker life, makers, self care, Artist burnout Self-care for artists Creative self-care Ceramics business Ceramics artist Ceramics studio Ceramics community Creative community Healthy habits for artists Preventing burnout Stress management Stretching for artists Walking for artists Eating well as an artist Sleep for artists, Artist burnout Self-care for artists Creative self-care Ceramics business Ceramics artist Ceramics studio Ceramics community Creative community Healthy habits for artists Preventing burnout Stress management Stretching for artists Walking for artists Eating well as an artistSleep for artists Comment

Soft Sculpture: Transforming Fabric Scraps

That bolt of red velvet was what started it all for me - I was captivated by the endless possibilities of textures, colors, designs, and weights that could be created with fabric but what would I do with each piece?

StudioNicole BrunnerFebruary 12, 2023soft sculptures, fabric scraps, fabric sculpture, stuffed sculpture, flower sculpture, garden sculptureComment

From Potter to Patient: My Journey with Wheel Throwing

Making the decision to step back from wheel throwing was pretty dang hard. It meant giving up a big part of my studio practice and rethinking our entire wholesale catalog.