Painting Folk Art studio chairs, making pottery ducks, and attempting to complete 60 works in a week

Hello, my name is Shelby and I am a potter based in Victoria, Australia.
In this vlog, I am taking you through my first week of prepping for two huge events. I also do a little furniture flip goodness as I need to furniture in order to make the making a little easier. I create some Australian native flower folk art on the chairs that are now one of the favourite parts of my studio.
Links to the events I am doing:
Craft Lab 2023 Ballarat - May 20-28th: www.creativeba...
Finders Keepers AW2023 - July 7-9th Melbourne: www.thefinders...
Throughout this video I take you behind the scenes of all parts of the process with lots of Timelapse's. The Timelapse's make it a little easier to keep focused on the work at hand whilst being able to show you what I am up too.
I hope you like these videos as a little something different whilst I prepare and I will have my regular goodness back soon once I get through some of this work!

[@JustynaSzalno]

I just love how you went full steam on into furniture renovation while having all that work ahead of you 😄 All the people with deadlines above them can fully understand you 😆

[@ShelbySherritt]

BAHAHA! I know! It has already helped so much with the ability of making all the pieces though. I really questioned whether it was a good idea, maybe not the best time but it has already helped so much! The pressure made me do it faster though!

[@StarryKat]

@@ShelbySherritt would you add a shelf underneath the table for more storage?

[@lisat9013]

Yay to Gum tree flowers!

[@PamelaBowsArt]

I really appreciate you talking about planning for shows!!! In detail!!! As a painter it’s something I can’t really wrap my mind around and it’s definitely helpful to hear about it from other artists!!!

[@irenedomenech5463]

Dear Shelby,I am Irene from Argentina,I love all you work, your wonderful designs, and your happiness while you paint.I always follow your videos.My love for you from Argentina

[@rhiannanthomas1639]

Life happens! You're allowed to have limits! You've got this!

[@ShelbySherritt]

Thank you! I was really hoping to be back at the mystery moulds by now but I couldn't say no to these amazing opportunities!

[@rhiannonjohnson4757]

Your flower designs are so beautiful! I especially like the mint green coloured chair (that’s my favourite colour ever!) I love this sort of video and very much enjoy it! Thanks for the great video and entertainment! ❤

[@samwhitney88]

I wish there was a way to show you but my dog and 2 cats love your voice and the music you play. I watch you in the background while I play video games so I watch videos over and over while they autoplay. One at a time the cats and dog will make their way to my room, lie down, and fall into a deep sleep, when they hear the videos start. 😂❤

[@molnotmole3428]

Really enjoy watching the bulk slip production. Yay for all the sale excitement!!!

[@disneygal200016]

I totally agree with your friend. When you said 100 pieces I freaked out a little and thought….way more will be needed. These people will be excited with spending on their minds. Also if alcohol is available, they definitely will want to buy the things they love. Good luck on your journey. Wish I didn’t so far away, i’d love to see the event and of course your treasures.😊 From: Mesa, Arizona 🌵☀️

[@TT-_-]

Really cute selection of colours on the shelf duckies👌 Some more realistic and some total fantasy colours. Sounds like a huge task to get ready for the events, I wish you good luck!

[@AQTGirly4U]

I so look forward to your posts and to see your beautiful creations! Congratulations on your upcoming shows! You really need to get your second kiln going now! ❤🐤🌸🌼🏵🐤❤

[@anneblommaert]

It’s lovely getting these behind the scenes look in preparing for a fair/ market

[@CAMSVID]

Find moments to pause and enjoy this momentous experience. The chairs will be part of that memory!!! Congratulations on achieving these goals. Thanks for taking us along on your maker journey and inspiring creation!

[@ShelbySherritt]

They will be! They are already so very special in my space! Thank you so much for your congratulations! It means a lot to me! I am so glad I can take you along the ride with me!

[@RachelTension392]

So happy for your continued success since you began this project at the beginning of the pandemic. You bring so much needed wholesome, pure, creative energy to this space. Can't wait to see what you create. 600 pieces? You can do this.

[@ShelbySherritt]

THANK YOU! It has been such a whirlwind these past couple of years. I am just so happy my love for this craft could be passed onto you all and serve as such a comfort. We are on track for 600 but time will tell if we can manage it!

[@mandyballge632]

Omg it would have been way harder in your old studio I'm sure. Happy for you to have such a big area and such big opportunities coming up. ❤️

[@KimberleyJaskolski]

We are heading to Ballarat tomorrow to look at a caravan at southern design RV!! I love all the different vlogs and am super excited for you!!

[@ShelbySherritt]

Oh congratulations on taking the plunge on a new caravan. What a bummer the timelines didn't add up! I hope you rug up and aren't too cold here!

[@Liisa3139]

I can't believe you made all this with the small kiln! The fast parts of the video were really funny. I love your knitted sweater, the white-orange-yellow-beige one.

[@tatjanakaiser5402]

I have been following you for a long time and it is amazing to see how your channel grew and all the opprtunities that have come up. I am so happy for you. All the best for you fairs. Enjoy them.

[@kalieris]

I love the way you did the table and chairs! Not matchy, but so coherent and pleasantly harmonious.

[@ShelbySherritt]

Yess! All within the same colour palette and the flowers used colours in each furniture piece so it was the same pink from the table in the flowers and the same blue and purple!

[@sarahj3145]

I love the mystery mould series but I also loved this behind the scenes too it was actually very interesting and as someone who hasn’t really done any pottery it was cool to see just how much goes into it and the organisation that’s needed etc. so keep up the good work look forward to following this vlog in the lead up to the events.

[@fuzzles93]

I just wanted to shout “go go go” to hype you guys up… hoping you get everything you want done

[@ShelbySherritt]

Hahaha tell me about it! The pressure is truly on!

[@MadJenno]

Shelby I love your fancy chairs - but girl make sure you take a breather every now and then in your crazy pottery schedule ❤❤❤ sending love from the west x

[@ladybirdchance]

I love videos like this. It really shows how much work it takes for a small business or creator to get ready for any event. Looks fab so far.

[@ShanMarie1974]

You're amazing!!! I love everything you've chosen so far. Those are all really cute pieces. I love the new glazes too. I can't wait to see what's in the next vlog!

[@vikkizoo1]

I’m cheering for you to meet your goal with low stress. 🌈🌈🦋🦋

[@ShelbySherritt]

Definitely low stress! Although it’s a big goal I can only make what I can make 🥹

[@amiemarieart]

I'm so happy and excited for you Shelby!!! And don't stress about the youtube side of things, cause this vlog style video was awesome, I loved it! ❤️

[@foolishmortal6590]

This is delightful! I’m so happy to hear that you’ve been accepted into your dream markets, and am loving this video. As much as I love the mystery mould series, life evolves and changes, and you gotta take these new big steps! We’ll still be here when you get back to the mystery moulds, and are cheering you on as you hit these new goals. 💕 I love the shelf ducks btw, thinking I might have to send someone to one of the markets (if I can’t be there myself) to pick one up for me! 😂

[@tolido20]

The chairs were definitely worth your time!

[@ShelbySherritt]

Thank you! I love them!

[@erinmichelle8224]

So happy for you! No doubt you can do it & it will be worth it when you meet your customers at the market!

[@Zee-cw4ex]

Hey Shelby, super stoked that you can show more of your work. Seeing you makes me really happy ahaha, corny but true.

[@ShelbySherritt]

Nothing is ever corny in my world, except for literal corn haha! Thank you so much for watching and all your love!

[@Zee-cw4ex]

@@ShelbySherritt 🌽💚

[@lindadamon2453]

Shelby you are cracking on! Just don't be dissatisfied or dissapointed if you don't get them all done in time. You are stellar wherever you get to. Blessings 😂❤

[@pamelawilliams7753]

I've got to get one of your pieces before they get out of my pocket book. Congratulations Shelby! 🎉🎉❤ Every time you see the table and chairs you will smile.

[@ViolentNightshade]

What are the odds I check your channel and you’ve uploaded just 2 minutes prior!

[@ShelbySherritt]

AHH Amazing! Thank you so much for looking me up! That is so thoughtful!! I hope you liked this weeks upload!

[@ViolentNightshade]

@@ShelbySherritt Very welcome! And I did indeed:)

[@lpanayi6954]

My god, that's all so complicated my brain has melted down! I don't know how you do it, but wow... You are acing this!

[@clamh84]

The flowers on the chair backs really accentuate the new fabric really nicely ❤

[@ShelbySherritt]

They do! I fluked that! I just grabbed things I loved!

[@jcortese3300]

It's great to hear that your business is really taking off -- that decision to do the mystery mold series really started something! I don't even do pottery, and I've loved watching them.

[@anabarber4337]

This is so exciting! Definitely love seeing the “production” side of your studio, can’t wait to keep track of the tally with you over the next weeks lol

[@dorinha898]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful videos Is so satisfying watching you make beautiful pieces of art.

[@lisat9013]

Grab everything. You got this 🎉 this is all so amazing! We’ll still be here just stick us on live we’ll watch you do it 😂 seriously you go m’lady!

[@ShelbySherritt]

Exactly my logic! Thank you so much! I really wanted to get back to creation videos but these were just too good to pass up! The videos will be back but at least we all get to enjoy the behind the scenes for a little!

[@lisat9013]

I love everything you do so I’m happy with whatever and seeing the background is so nice. The real Shelby! 😘 I hope everything goes amazingly for you and I’ll be jumping on the videos when you can do them.

[@Tegamegadrive]

Mammoth effort! Well done. I'm a maker as well, but fibre arts. That's an insane amount! Pre-emptive congratulations!

[@ShelbySherritt]

OH gosh, I can't imagine how long it would take you to complete a piece! It is such A big amount but we will see how we go!

[@tanaminich7445]

Love watching you create, so motivating ❤

[@TheYellowsun76]

You can do this!! It's so wonderful you have an assistant in this busy, exciting time. So many cute pieces you've made already. Love the table and chairs!

[@ladyofwildrose]

Very inspiring! LOVE your added touches to the farm table; the wheels and the mint green and lavender chairs...I have loads of tracing paper and carbon so you have just given me some ideas! LOVE your videos! YOu are very optomistic, willing to try and see how it goes and just keep going until you get there! And I am the same! Love it!!! Thank you so much for being you! A breath of fresh air! And, to know that it's okay to ask to for help when needed. 💛💙💛

[@gorgw-ee8yc]

Oh the panic pause every time you thought about how many pieces you had to make!! Looking so good. What a shame you don’t have the bigger kiln available yet!

[@serenedaisy17]

Love this style of video, especially with your upcoming markets! Wishing you all the best of luck for continuing to do all those pieces!!

[@kaleshabastion2332]

As a pro at productive procrastination, I love that you did a furniture flip before you tackled your work. I know for me it helps me feel extra productive at my actual task! Did you find that? It's so wonderful you got into so many great markets. I wish I had a cousin living closer by to send them to try score me a little ducky ❤.

[@dmmomma]

How exciting!! All Hands On Deck! Hopefully your friends have offered to help as well. I wish you lots of strength and peace so that you don't stress yourself out too much. While we know you've got this, a little luck never hurt anyone! All the Best, Shelby! I am so happy for you to be going to these shows and giving people a chance to see and appreciate what we already know - you are a great artist and have a great eye for color and whimsy in your pieces. HAVE FUN. FUN, I SAY!!!

[@amandab6034]

👍👍👍 love seeing the race to meet your good for these big events!

[@bagandbroad]

So exciting!

[@ShelbySherritt]

I’m beyond excited!

[@lovescoffee9780]

Love the ducks. Beautiful designs.

[@ShelbySherritt]

Thank you so much!!

[@Syzygyzzz]

Love seeing you paint the chairs. I would buy anything you make. Stunning! 💜💙

[@ShelbySherritt]

Gosh, I would love to make more of these! They were so much fun! They are a little tricky to sell though because they are so big and awkward!

[@itscarolinemary]

The table and chairs look amazing, wow!

[@Itami95]

Wishing you all the best! Hard work pays off in the end. 🤞 🦆

[@ShelbySherritt]

Fingers are crossed! I think it will pay off!

[@thecreativecardinalbyl.bet7012]

I'm not a potter, but this has been so inspiring for applying process to my artisan business. Thanks!

[@shalaz1981]

Congratulations on all the success. 🤩🤩🤩 you can do it.

[@ShelbySherritt]

Thank you 😍🥹🥹

[@BrigitteHatin]

I wish you success and hope you'll sell every piece. You deserve it! You are very talented and, what a life; to live from your art! Sending good energy and courage your way 😊🌸

[@kylerstowe6665]

Make a silicone mold of your plaster mold so that you can make 10 plaster molds! This guy VanTiki is the master of production casting. Seriously this will be a game changer for you!!! Love you much, stay strong you can do this.

[@ShelbySherritt]

Silicone is so super expensive and I would need so much time to make silicone moulds and then make the plaster moulds for them. I don’t really want a bunch of extra moulds either. I already struggle to store the ones I have 🫠 but thank you! I appreciate you thinking about this resource and sharing it with me!

[@kylerstowe6665]

@@ShelbySherritt I totally get it. This guy destroys only does a limited edition of 200 mugs and then destroys all the molds 😱 Feels like a waste but it does make his work very special.

[@xxTheMouseThatRoaredxx]

I wish I lived near you. I'm retired and I would love to just volunteer an extra hand where needed. Good luck! I know you'll make it as best you can. Thank goodness for assistants

[@ShelbySherritt]

Oh that sounds just so lovely! Thank you for the intention of volunteering! That is so very kind! My assistant is literally a lifesaver. There is no way I would be able to do it otherwise!

[@xxTheMouseThatRoaredxx]

@@ShelbySherritt it would be a blast helping out. It sounds like you have an amazing assistant and we're just so grateful when you have time for content. No pressure! We're just here knowing you'll be back because you'll miss us too much, of course 😉 (Like we miss you) I need a koala mug one day when you start your internet sales back. I'll keep an eye for when more come available after this wild and wonderful time passes Congratulations on all your accomplishments! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@crowdedcar]

So so so excited to see how far you will go this year!! It’s been fun watching you evolve as an artist and YT creator 🧡 fingers crossed these events maybe lead to a bigger kiln so you don’t have to play bisque Tetris 😂

[@ShelbySherritt]

Thank you so much! Playing bisque Tetris is the most efficient way to fire bisqueware. I explained the bigger kiln in last weeks video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZXXnZ2Fq911jtE

[@Cutondogor]

That's a *lot* of work - the organisation looks awesome and making the table and chairs may have taken a day, but they also put you in the right frame of mind. If things are *slightly* off (like the glaze-dripped mugs), you can always have a "seconds" section! Looking forward to seeing you in Melbourne in July.

[@peggersf9709]

Wow Shelby 🎉😊😊 congrats from Midwest USA You go girl

[@anitawessels3932]

Good luck with this big step. You got this

[@steph7738]

Hi! I’m just getting into pottery & you are very motivating & inspirational! ❤

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦🦖✔🚐🌳🌲🌍🎪🎠🐾👍😎

[@athenaspencer4684]

❤️❤️❤️👋😁 great video

[@ShelbySherritt]

Thank you so so much!

[@Bethany.Loveday]

Epic!! Congratulations on the upcoming events and all the best with getting ready for them, you can do it!! I’m loving the vlogs btw 🥳👏✨

[@debbeasher-k4764]

Cute table & chairs & pottery

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Fantastic Shelby..so excited for you and your race..also..I've moved to Melbourne and I'll be able to visit the finders keepers and hunt you down...so excited..❤

[@foxxmkennedy]

Sending great vibes! You deserve everything your getting!!! Cant wait to hear how amazing you do!!!!!!!

[@ShelbySherritt]

Thank you Hillary I am so excited! I dont know if I can achieve the amount of work I want to finish but we will see!

[@mommajo]

I wish I was in Australia, I'd love to get some of those floral duckies ❤

[@christinegivens9048]

Love 🧡🌸🧡

[@lauramacdonald158]

I work better under pressure hopefully you do too! Lol. You’ve got this!

[@ShelbySherritt]

I do sometimes! Sometimes I can become shaky from the pressure though haha! Most of the time I am good though!

[@rtist9281]

Shelby, you will make a great Mama someday. I say that in because in some ways you remind me of mine 😊, and because it’s Mothers Day weekend here in the US, so Moms in general are also on my mind 😂

[@KirimaraShakugan]

I think it would be fun if you would do special unusual moulds at the event. Like the big dog jar.

[@maggieauterman3406]

Good luck on your adventures. Your going to do great.

[@katesterling8915]

Absolutely loved this vlog. Can't wait to see next week's. You've got this and we are so confident you'll get them all done 👍😍

[@merrybeth627]

So enjoyed this 💜💜💜

[@megwilkinson2501]

yay Shelby, I got into the Finders Keepers after years of trying, unfortunately that year Covid came and they were cancelled. maybe ill try again next year. looking forward to seeing your journey to the markets x

[@ShelbySherritt]

Oh my gosh, that was the year I also got waitlisted I think and then heard it was going to be cancelled due to Covid!

[@Erlrantandrage]

This was fun!

[@Dexy83]

I have the utmost faith you'll knock it out of the park! I've been putting off refinishing a table until I have time. You've given me motivation.. If you can squeeze that into your crazy schedule, so can I! 😂 Lined up, naked ducks looked slightly scary! 😂😂😂

[@lizmarin9568]

The chairs turned out adorable!

[@jayjames7502]

You are amazing!! Well done

[@Courterfly]

I don’t have time to watch now but I had to click and thumbs up because I love your channel so much! 🥰☕️🍄🌷🍃

[@mamavibetribe8878]

Congrats on the events! Would he interesting to know over the coming weeks how your body feels with all the extra work. I know when I get into creative overdrive I end up with back pain because of yhe way I hold myself

[@ShelbySherritt]

Yes I am interested too! I actually get tired more than anything! The new chairs are already helping with my body posture so I’m stoked about that!

[@LauraMe...]

❤❤❤

[@mackea1]

I hope you sellout everything at these events. Your stuff is very cute. I wonder if in there is a way to make more slip cast molds of some of your most popular pieces. So you can ramp up production for events like this. Is it possible to make a silicone "blank" or cast for making new molds? I've never seen that.

[@Anna_Aradia]

Holy cr*p this is intense! I hope you're a millionair after all of this is sold!

[@ShelbySherritt]

Lol! Hardly… but I love your enthusiasm 🤭

[@puppylove2363]

How you got that many pieces done with your little kiln! I’m so impressed. I also hope at some point you’ll get your other kiln set up and going to help make this less stressful in the future. You’re rocking it!

[@ShelbySherritt]

💜💜💜 Thank you!!

[@astridlung4162]

Nice work. Would like to visit your markets. But I live in Europe and it is a bit of a travel. Put some trays near your various work stations. You can carry more than one or two pieces in a go. Good luck.

[@mommasurwillo6262]

Do you have plans to invest in a larger kiln? I love your work. It is absolutely wonderful. The table and chairs are fabulous too!

[@Dustinlove102]

💕🦆💕

[@stephboyd6514]

I actually love this format of video❤

[@imkindaartsyfartsy]

You need a bigger kiln! Lol😊

[@ShelbySherritt]

Bahahaha tell me about it! I’m still waiting for parts for it 😵‍💫

[@pennydaytreasures8173]

I loved this vlog, congratulations on your continued success and reaching your goals. I hope during the market you can film a bit of your set up and experience. I bet it’s going to be chaotic but so much fun! You’ll get to meet so many of your viewers as well as make new fans of your work❤ but Id love to see just a tiny bit of your experience ❤

[@kimmatura3564]

I love this blog style of you getting ready for your shows!

[@CarmelZJ]

Vibrant colors beautiful imagination …congratulation 👏 would you mind sharing the brushes you using for the chairs painting

[@darlouthia5153]

This was fun ! You are such a hard worker. Are you going to introduce us to your assistant ? Also are you planning on getting a bigger kiln ?

[@DaemonInWhite]

Those wee shelf ducks are adorable!

[@ShelbySherritt]

They are some of my favourites!

[@tinaogle]

I REALLY enjoyed seeing your process for this big event. I would love to have a regular Studio Vlog! Is your larger kiln going to be up and running before the events?

[@ShelbySherritt]

Thank you so so much! I explained the bigger kiln in last weeks video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZXXnZ2Fq911jtE

[@221b-Maker-Street]

I'm new to this channel, and this is a lovely video - congratulations for all the opportunities that have come your way! I must apologise for first mistaking your shelf of mugs with appliqéd mushrooms, for... er, something else entirely... 😳

[@brissygirl4997]

Wow, you sure have a lot to do! Keep plodding along and you'll get there in time for your big Finders Keepers market. Shelby if you do have pieces that have a munor flaw like a chip or something do you sell them as seconds or anything on your website?

[@ShelbySherritt]

Yes! So I do sell them as seconds with a discounted price with flaws! Some pieces I can't sell but most pieces are just cosmetic flaws!