We’re looking forward to introducing you to Sabrina Osment. Check out our conversation below.
Sabrina, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What is a normal day like for you right now?
A normal day for me consists of going to the studio in the morning, starting with wet work (throwing clay) for a few hours, finishing with dry work (trimming), taking a break for lunch, and finally taking care of glazing pieces and firing. I spend anywhere from 3-6 hours a day at our studio, every day. At first, it was hard to get used to creating my own schedule, as I can come and go as I please. Now, my main struggle is with dividing my time between production work and my personal work.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello, my name is Sabrina Osment and I am a full time potter. I balance my life between production pottery, personal work, and teaching pottery classes in downtown Springfield, MO. My brand, Osment Ceramics, started as an idea in 2017 and has grown exponentially in the past two years from the outpouring of support I have received. I had always wanted to be a full time artist, studied for it in college, and decided to put my best foot forward starting my own line of ceramics, shirts, stickers, and bags. Once I started markets and pop up’s, I saw the true potential and decided to quit my other job, the best decision I made. Now, I am blessed for my customers that stop by and say hello at my booth, request custom pieces, and the students I teach every week! Currently, I am working on bringing new products to the shop for Spring, revamping my booth set up, marketing, and of course teaching classes and working on demos for students.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
My parents taught me the most about work and work ethic. My father owns a company and my mother is his secretary, as well as a real estate agent. Growing up, there wasn’t a day that they didn’t talk about business matters. All I knew was customer service, finances, bill pay, contracts, and overall how to be a good business woman. I knew from a very young age I wanted to be the boss of my own company, make my own rules, and I had to figure out the way that worked best for me. They instilled in me at a young age to work hard when you’re young and reap the benefits as you age. I am forever grateful of that advice, even though our trades are very different.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
To my younger self – your dreams came true. You really made it as an artist, even thought everyone told you to think twice. There is no struggle without pain. Keep working hard and stay true to yourself.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
I think the majority of people think that “faster and cheaper” is the easy way out. However, the poorly made piece may need to be replaced down the road, resulting in you spending more money. If you buy the good product first, then you won’t have to buy it again.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What will you regret not doing?
I will regret not fulfilling my dreams to the fullest. My full dream is to own and operate a brick and mortar shop where you can shop and take classes. Right now, I work as a production potter and teacher at a local studio, and I’ve always wanted to have my own and employ others that have the same interest as me. Hopefully, down the road I can make this dream come true!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://sabrinaosmentart.com
- Instagram: @osmentceramics
- Facebook: Osment Ceramics
Image Credits
Katelynn Fowler Photography
