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    Kara Pendl

    Specialities: Business Development, Operational Efficiency, Branding, Project Management

    Kara Pendl is a talented ceramicist and entrepreneur who founded Karacotta Ceramics in 2017. She is a multi-passionate creative who has pursued various career paths before dedicating herself to ceramics full-time. Her professional journey includes:

    • Working in retail sales and buying
    • Co-owning a yoga studio
    • Owning a software development company
    • Creating Karacotta Ceramics, a handmade ceramics brand

    Professional Background: Pendl was introduced to ceramics in high school and initially considered it just a hobby. She believed art couldn't be a full-time career, but eventually realized her true passion lay in creating functional, artistic ceramic pieces.12 Her diverse professional experiences in retail, technology, and yoga have uniquely positioned her to build a successful art business.

    Creative Approach: Her ceramic work is characterized by:

    • Nature-inspired color palettes
    • Functional, everyday ceramics
    • Unique forms and playful designs
    • Collections inspired by landscapes like national parks, sunsets, and deserts2

    Additional Ventures: Beyond Karacotta Ceramics, Pendl has launched other creative businesses:

    • 100k Creative: A consulting firm helping artists develop their businesses
    • Broad Studios: A female art collective providing creative production space2

    Currently, she operates Karacotta Ceramics from Lake Tahoe, offering handmade, small-batch pottery and ceramic workshops.3

    Highlights

    Nov 7 · karacotta.com
    Karacotta Ceramics | Handmade, Small-batch Pottery | Lake Tahoe
    Jun 7 · maggiegentry.com
    Getting To Know: Kara Pendl of Karacotta Ceramics — MaggieGentry
    Getting To Know: Kara Pendl of Karacotta Ceramics — MaggieGentry
    Oct 27 · instagram.com
    Created by Kara Pendl | handmade w/love - Instagram
    Aug 19 · glassstaircase.org
    Kara Pendl's Journey in Serial Entrepreneurship - Glass Staircase
    Kara Pendl's Journey in Serial Entrepreneurship - Glass Staircase

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    Location

    Austin, Texas