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Navigating Uncharted Waters: The History and Evolution of Mudshark Studios with Chris Lyon and Brett Binford

An OnDemand Online Lecture

Dec 02, 2013

Mudshark is a private label ceramic manufacturing company that was founded in 2006 by Brett Binford and Chris Lyon.

In this lecture they will speak about the incredible success that their business has enjoyed in the seven years they have been in operation. They will show many examples of clients work and images of their manufacturing processes. Theirs is a great example of ingenuity and excellence within the American Made community.

Originally trained in ceramic fine arts and business, Mudshark Studios now operates in a 17000 sq ft industrial space with 24 employees. Clients include Ann Sachs, Heath Ceramics and they won Martha Stewart’s” American Made Awards." In addition to Mudshark's Production studio, Brett and Chris co-own and operate the Portland Growler Company, maintain a private studio rental facility for eight ceramic professionals, and have opened ceramic gallery called Eutectic.

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