E90: From Glass Art to Surface Pattern Design - Reinventing a Creative Business with Ann Klos

Send us your feedbackIn this inspiring guest episode, Delores sits down with glass artist and creative entrepreneur Ann Klos to explore what it really looks like to evolve as an artist over decades without losing your spark.Ann has spent years building a business rooted in glass and colour. Recently she’s moved much of her business to Etsy, rebranded as a boutique operation, and rediscovered her first love: fabric, quilting, and surface pattern design. Together, Delores and Ann discuss the reality of creative reinvention, balancing too many ideas, and why creativity rarely moves in a straight line.Key Takeaways:Growing an Etsy shop into a major revenue streamTransitioning from wholesale to boutique-style sellingUsing tools like ChatGPT to improve Etsy listings and keywordsPursuing surface pattern design and licensing goalsBalancing multiple creative interests without burnoutThe importance of refinement versus constant reinventionCreative longevity and staying curious later in lifeWhether you’re an artist, maker, digital creator or handmade business owner, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired.Guest links:Ann Klos: • Jubilee Creative – Jubilee Creative: Your Premier Source for Fusible Glass Designs • Captive Glass Designs on Etsy – CaptiveGlassDesigns - Etsy UK • Quilty Creative – Quilty Creative - Infuse Your Home with Cozy ComfortSupport the show Don't miss an episode—subscribe to The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast! Follow us on social media and join our email lists for more tips, stories, and updates on new episodes. Kaylie Edwards - Instagram  - Website - Facebook - ThreadsSpellweaver Creative Hub MembershipFree Email List Builder Checklist For CreativesDelores Naskrent - Website & Digital Art School - Instagram - Facebook - Pinterest - YoutubeProcreate Foundations CourseAffinity Foundations Course