Clayful Blossoms

Olga Atkinson had, what she referred to as, a “hobby project,” with her daughter and mother. Together, the three of them would make beautiful objects out of clay and give them away for free in the community. One day, someone asked if she would ever sell them, something she had never considered. She turned to WESST to see if her family project could become a viable business. “I eventually knew that WESST and my community would lead me in the right direction,” says Olga. 

“I had no business sense prior to coming to WESST. Our craft project was mainly started to provide quality time with my mother and my little girl.” Olga says her biggest barrier was not knowing how to take a hobby and make it a business.  She worked with WESST to ask questions and develop a business plan.  

WESST was also able to suggest locations for her to sell her art, and Olga has since made and sold many miniature art pieces at fairs, the Roswell Museum & Art Center, and other events.