Schedule Kelvin To Speak
Discover the Inspirational Story of Kelvin, the DeafBlind Potter
Kelvin is a remarkable artist and motivational speaker who has overcome the challenges of being both Deaf and Blind to become a master potter. His life and work demonstrate the resilience of the human spirit, the power of creativity, and the importance of accessibility and inclusion. Through his art and stories, Kelvin provides powerful insights into overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and celebrating human potential.
Why Book Kelvin?
Kelvin brings a unique perspective on the intersection of disability, art, and life. As a DeafBlind individual, he has learned to adapt and communicate in ways that transcend traditional methods. His talks are filled with inspiration, offering audiences not only a deeper understanding of accessibility but also a glimpse into how art, passion, and perseverance can shape the human experience.
What Kelvin Can Share:
- Overcoming Challenges: Kelvin’s personal journey through life with dual sensory loss and how he navigates the world of pottery.
- The Intersection of Art and Disability: How being DeafBlind has influenced Kelvin’s approach to creating art, and how tactile experiences play a key role in his pottery.
- Inspiration and Resilience: Stories of persistence and empowerment to encourage others to break barriers in their own lives.
- Advocacy for Accessibility and Inclusion: How society can create more inclusive spaces for people of all abilities and why accessible design is crucial.
Whether your audience is a group of students, art lovers, educators, or disability advocates, Kelvin’s insights will leave a lasting impression.
Our Unique Services
Type 1: In-Person Message and Pottery Presentation
This is the most expensive and time consuming event I do because of the cost of getting myself and my potter’s wheel to your location. I need at least 2 months advance notice to speak in person and to make arrangements to ship my wheel and have enough time for the wheel to arrive. I require a downpayment for all of my travel expenses upfront as this part is costly (if you should need to cancel, the initial expense would not be refunded. If you should need to reschedule, you would need to cover any additional expenses. If I am the one that needs to reschedule, I will pay for any additional initial charges the changes incur.
The standard cost besides the speaking fee would be as follows:
- Airfare for 2 people- one for me and the other for my assistant or gas if I am driving
- Hotel costs
- Shipping costs of my pottery wheel, if I am flying
- Food and travel at location
*Due to the travel, the piece made in person does not get fired or turned into a finished piece because of the risk of the piece breaking
Type 2: Virtual Message and Pottery Presentation
One of the biggest benefits of me doing Virtual Pottery Presentations is that I can finish the piece after the event and ship the piece to you. I only have you cover the standard speaking fee and the virtual assistant costs unless you have someone willing to be my virtual assistant throughout the process. Then I will send you an invoice for the finished piece. Why do I use a virtual assistant during my virtual presentation? He or she helps with the camera setup before the presentation, runs my cameras during the event, and reads and monitors the comments so I don’t miss anything. The cost of the virtual assistant is $180.
The standard cost besides the speaking fee would be as follows:
- Airfare for 2 people- one for me and the other for my assistant or gas if I am driving
- Hotel costs
- Shipping costs of my pottery wheel, if I am flying
- Food and travel at location
Type 3: In-Person Message
If you don’t want the hassle of having me ship my pottery wheel but still want the power of my story, I am happy to come and inspire your audience to live beyond their challenges. I am more than just a potter but also a gifted storyteller. I am able to provide a tailored speech based on my life and your preferences to show how others can overcome their own challenges.
The standard cost besides the speaking fee would be as follows:
- Hotel costs
- Food and travel at location
Type 4: Virtual Message
Speaking virtually has been something we have come to embrace over the last couple of years, which is why I offer a virtual presentation without my pottery wheel. I normally use these types of presentations to engage with my viewers so they can ask questions while I tell my story. We can talk through what you would like to include in this format. Depending on the format, I might request to have a virtual assistant help me manage the comments and the video feed. This would be an additional fee of $180. The virtual format is more flexible due to the way I can interact with the audience and what the event is for.
Included in the Virtual Pottery Presentations:
- Speaking fee
- A tailored Presentation