# Event Details - **Event Name**: Why Handmade Ceramics Cost More Than Machine-Made Steel. Value, scarcity, and the labor nobody sees. - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Hang Theory. A lecture series by Hang Dallas.One speaker. One big idea. One good room. And a drink in your hand.Tonight's rabbit hole · "Why Handmade Ceramics Cost More Than Machine-Made Steel."With · Kim OaksA handmade ceramic mug can cost more than a steel pot made by machine. The price gap isn't about the material. It's about time, scarcity, and the labor that happens before anyone sees the finished piece.Kim Oaks walks through what goes into making something by hand, why certain objects hold value beyond their function, and how the economics of craft diverge from the economics of mass production.Kim Oaks opened Savor Ceramics in Fort Worth's Cultural District after more than 30 years working in pottery. She teaches classes, makes custom pieces for local businesses, and has built her practice around ceramics as a labor-intensive, collaborative craft.How the night goesDoors at 6:30 PM. grab a drink, claim a seat, settle in.We kick things off around 6:55 PM.Kim Oaks takes the floor at 7:00 PM.Questions from the room near 7:45 PM.Then we linger. meet the speaker, meet each other, around 8:00 PM.Out by 8:30 PM.Come hang with us. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/why-handmade-ceramics-cost-more-than-machine-made-steel-value-scarcity-and-the-labor-nobody-sees/100001997179639063 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Times Ten Cellars - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Dallas - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Times Ten Cellars - **lat**: 32.8147907 - **long**: -96.7539212 - **full address**: Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Avenue, Dallas, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Why Handmade Ceramics Cost More Than Machine-Made Steel. Value, scarcity, and the labor nobody sees. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1b29c4172d4a108a5e0671e8e8aa5c6b4e017b01ba94f712b7c25d492ceef973-rimg-w1200-h600-dc185858-gmir.jpg?v=1786447631 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Why Handmade Ceramics Cost More Than Machine-Made Steel. Value, scarcity, and the labor nobody sees. being held? - **A:** Why Handmade Ceramics Cost More Than Machine-Made Steel. Value, scarcity, and the labor nobody sees. takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Avenue, Dallas, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Why Handmade Ceramics Cost More Than Machine-Made Steel. Value, scarcity, and the labor nobody sees.? - **A:** Why Handmade Ceramics Cost More Than Machine-Made Steel. Value, scarcity, and the labor nobody sees. is organized by Hang Dallas. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Why Handmade Ceramics Cost More Than Machine-Made Steel. Value, scarcity, and the labor nobody sees. is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dallas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Why Handmade Ceramics Cost More Than Machine-Made Steel. Value, scarcity, and the labor nobody sees. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Why Handmade Ceramics Cost More Than Machine-Made Steel. 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