From Pottery to Puzzles: The Story of Port Huron's Foundry

Total Michigan

Carol Brooks is the innovative owner of Foundry and the Hallway Entertainment in Port Huron, Michigan. Carol shares her inspiring journey from a photography and history graduate to becoming an entrepreneur who transformed a struggling art gallery into a vibrant hub for art and entertainment.

With a background deeply rooted in her love for photography and history, and a passion to enliven the Port Huron community, Carol ventured into creating the Hallway Entertainment, featuring escape rooms and game shows. She then took over a former nonprofit art gallery, morphing it into Foundry, a dynamic space offering a wide array of art-based activities like pottery classes, cosmic pottery, painting, splat rooms, and more.

Beyond providing entertainment, Foundry also offers immersive experiences with music, dancing, comedy, and various classes, affirming Carol's commitment to making Port Huron a lively place for residents and visitors alike. Carol's story is a testament to the power of creativity, community, and entrepreneurship in reviving and reimagining communal spaces for the betterment of society.

Links:

Foundry Website: (Click here)

Escape Rooms at The Hallway Entertainment (Click here)

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:55 The Birth of Foundry: A Home for Art and Entertainment

01:50 Carol's Journey: From Photography to Entrepreneurship

05:46 The Evolution of Escape Rooms

05:55 The Power of Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement

08:15 The Expansion of Foundry: From Pottery to Splat Room

14:16 The Listening Room: A New Dimension of Art

14:29 The Growth and Challenges of Foundry

23:10 The Future of Foundry: Iris Photography and More

24:46 How to Connect with Foundry