In 1952 Weston and Brenda Andersen moved to the coast of Maine to set up a ceramic design and slip-casting studio. From the moment they opened their doors, collections began which have been handed down from one generation of Andersen collectors to the next.

It was a grassroots collectible movement. Andersen Stoneware became collectible through the inclinations of thousands of individual collectors acting on their own.

And now, after decades of being collectable ceramic art, Andersen Studio is introducing its first documented and numbered limited edition collectible sculpture, The Heron, available exclusively through the Andersen Studio’s KickStarter fundraising project. Andersen Studio’s first documented limited edition sculpture is also one of a few such limited edition works to be offered designed by founder Weston Neil Andersen.

The fundraising goal of a KickStarter Project represents the amount of funds that must be raised in order to retain any of the funds. However, Kickstarter projects commonly raise funds far and above the stated goal. The “above and beyond” fundraising goal of Andersen Studio is to capitalize a new production and customer fulfillment facility and an expanded organization which is absolutely necessary for growth in the age of the internet commerce.

KickStarter is the modern day version of the most common capital resource for micro-economy businesses, through friends and family. Andersen Studio knows that we have many such friends because we have received so many letters of appreciation from our collectors over the years. The challenge is to spread the word and let the world know about our project. We have many great rewards to offer from collectible ephemera to collectible ceramics. You can read more about our project and our vision on our blog Andersen Studio KickStarter Diaries.

Ceramics is an ancient craft that has long been important in the cultural identities across the globe. Andersen Studio is in a unique position to lead the culture tradition of American ceramics into the future, with a little help from our friends.

Our Kickstarter project can be found at www.kickstarter.com in the local listings for Waldorboro, Maine. There is also a link on our website andersenstudio.com/.