Potter Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the last eight years refining my approach to hand-building and wheel-throwing, and I know how to keep clay flexible while meeting project timelines. In my current role I helped the team cut glaze handling time by a quarter and ensured each firing batch hit target temperatures within 5 degrees. I’m looking for a role at [Company Name] where I can apply practical studio experience and solid, steady practice in both sculptural and functional work. I bring strong hands-on skills with clay moulding, wheel-throwing, and hand-building, along with practical know-how in glazing and kiln operation. I’m comfortable selecting media and methods on a per-piece basis and coordinating glaze dipping, painting and loading into kilns. I’ve also developed routines for materials handling and safety that keep the studio moving without compromising quality. In a recent project, I led a small team through a moulding and glazing phase for a line of stoneware tableware. We hit a consistent finish across 60 pieces, with glaze coverage improved by focusing on dipping technique and brush control. The process changes reduced rework significantly, and the pieces travelled to the kiln with minimal misfire risk due to careful loading and temperature monitoring. I’m open to a chat about how I can contribute at [Company Name]. I’m available for a discussion next week and happy to share more detail about my approach to media selection, firing schedules, and collaborative workflow. Kind regards, [Your Name]