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Kiln Opening is probably the most exciting event for both
potters and pottery collectors. This tradition started when wood-burning
kilns were used exclusively. These very large kilns would accommodate
from 150 to 400 pieces of pottery and would be fired only a
few times a year. Unlike most studio potters, they depended
upon periodic kiln openings and outdoor pottery sales rather
than having showrooms or galleries open to the public. Today,
potters do not only use wood fired kilns, but gas and electricity,
which can be fired more often allowing potters to keep their
showrooms full throughout the year. So no matter how the pottery
is fired, potters use the tradition of a kiln opening to announce
having lots of new pottery available for sale. Come find
your next collection of pottery.
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Bulldog Pottery - Love Bug at Epona and Oak |
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8/6/2010
- 9/6/2010 |
Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke will both have their work on display for a month long exhibition at Epona and Oak. This show is a month-long mixed media exhibit of local artists' bug and environmentally-themed work. It opens the evening of the day long event- LoveBug : 2010!
It will be held on the First Friday in August at Epona & Oak in downtown Raleigh. A portion of proceeds from the sale of those artworks will benefit Toxic Free NC.
During the Day North Carolina artists will compete in rounds of friendly competition to draw bugs, which will immediately go on sale to the public with all proceeds benefitting Toxic Free NC's work to fight pesticide pollution.
www.bulldogpottery.com
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McCanless Pottery at the Sixth Annual Potters Market Invitational |
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9/11/2010
- 9/11/2010 |
McCanless Pottery has been invited once again to participate in the Sixth Annual Potters Market Invitational. This event is scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Mint Museum of Art, in Charlotte, NC.
The event is sponsored by the Delhom Service League and monies raised through this event help to support the ceramics collections housed at the Mint Museum of Art.
Sat: 10am-4pm
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JLK Jewelry at the Potters Market Invitational |
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9/11/2010
- 9/11/2010 |
Jugtown Pottery and JLK Jewelry at Jugtown have been invited back to participate in the Sixth Annual Potters Market Invitational to be held Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Mint Museum of Art.
The event is sponsored by the Delhom Service League and monies raised through this event help to support the ceramics collections housed at the Mint Museum of Art.
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Westmoore Pottery: Celebration of Reenactment |
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9/11/2010
- 9/11/2010 |
History comes alive this Saturday as Westmoore Pottery hosts the 6th NC Regiment. The regiment members will set up an encampment from 9-5 at Westmoore Pottery, showing the life of 18th century soldiers and followers. Also, all reenactors of any part of the time period 1600 - 1870 who visit Westmoore Pottery on this day in period dress will receive a discount on purchases.
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Blaine Avery Avery Pottery & Tileworks-The Mint Museum Sixth Annual Potters Market Invitational |
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9/11/2010
- 9/11/2010 |
The Mint Museum Sixth Annual Potters Market Invitational
A select group of artists are invited to participate in the annual Potters Market Invitation hosted by the Delhom Service League on the lawn of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC.
10 an-4pm
The event is sponsored by the Delhom Service League and monies raised through this event help to support the ceramics collections housed at the Mint Museum of Art.
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6th Annual Potters Market Invitational |
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9/11/2010
- 9/11/2010 |
Located at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC
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Bulldog Pottery -Mint Museum Potters Market |
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9/11/2010
- 9/11/2010 |
Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke of Bulldog Pottery have been invited to be part of the 6th Annual MInt Museum Potters Market.
On Saturday, September 11 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm, 40 NC potters will be gathered on the lawn in front of the Mint Museum on Randolph in Charlotte.
"The Delhome League sponsors the annual Potters Market Invitational as a fund raiser for the Mint Museum of Art ceramics collection. By guaranteeing that buyers can find high quality wares at the Potters Market Invitational the Delhome League seeks to encourage popular support of North Carolina pottery. Monies raised will be dedicated to acquisitions and projects that further the study and appreciation of historical pottery and porcelain at the Mint Museum of Art."
www.bulldogpottery.com
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Westmoore Pottery: Piedmont Pottery Festival, at Historic Brattonsville |
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9/25/2010
- 9/25/2010 |
Mary Farrell of Westmoore Pottery will attend this pottery festival at Historic Brattonsville in McConnells, SC with a full range of Westmoore's work for sale. The Piedmont Pottery Festival highlights traditional pottery from NC, SC, and Georgia and is open 10am-4pm to the public.
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Windsong Pottery Juried Show Everybody's Day |
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9/25/2010
- 9/25/2010 |
Everybody's Day is the oldest festival in North Carolina located in downtown Thomasville. In the past, Windsong has won third place in "Best of Show" in the juried section. Come check out our pottery and enjoy all the crafts. Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm
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JLK Jewelry at Historic Norcross Art Festival |
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10/2/2010
- 10/3/2010 |
JLK Jewelry will be exhibiting in this invitation only event in historic Norcross, GA, just outside Atlanta. This event showcases the arts and celebrates historic downtown Norcross with music, food, and entertainment. http://www.norcrossartfest.com
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Westmoore Pottery: 18th Century Trade Fair at Fort Dobbs |
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10/2/2010
- 10/3/2010 |
David Farrell of Westmoore Pottery will be at Fort Dobbs in Statesville, NC as a sutler, with wares appropriate to the 18th century. He will once again be in period dress, selling from our handmade wooden hand cart. Visitors can view historic trades and crafts, battle reenactments, lectures by scholars, and encampments of military, civilian, and native Americans.
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Windsong Pottery Participates in 38th Annual Asheboro Fall Festival |
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10/2/2010
- 10/3/2010 |
Our annual Asheboro hometown street festival features craftsman from all over. This will be our 15th year as an artist vendor. Come and enjoy crafts, music and food! Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday 1:00am-6:00pm
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FROM THE GROUND UP - R.D. Mahan Kiln Opening and Turkey Roast |
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10/3/2010
- 10/3/2010 |
Join us at From the Ground Up for our second, annual Fall Kiln opening, in memory of my father, Ron Mahan.
Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm
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Thomas Pottery at Holly Arts & Craft Fair, Pinehurst, NC |
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10/16/2010
- 10/16/2010 |
Location: Historic Village of Pinehurst, NC 10am - 4pm
Fine art, pottery, woodworking, glass and hand-crafted jewelry to metal sculputre, photography and fold art, there will be no shortage of talents on display.
Our shop in Seagrove will be open this weekend too!
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Caldwell-Hohl Artworks Fall Kiln Opening |
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10/16/2010
- 10/17/2010 |
Our Fall Kiln Opening is a wonderful experience for everyone. We always feature new work and plenty of one of a kind pieces. Every year, we have several guest artists and live music. Light refreshments, wine and cheese are part of the festivities.
Customers enjoy demonstrations of pottery, weaving, spinning, wood turning and glass blowing.
We also offer tours of our studio and our log cabin.
Pleases visit our website for directions to our gallery or just call!!
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Thomas Pottery Fall Kiln Opening |
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10/16/2010
- 10/17/2010 |
The Thomas Pottery Fall Kiln Opening features a festival of leaves to compliment your home this season. Special features this year are triangular shaped lamps with matching vases. Leaf patterns adorn tile mirrors, trays, and platters or all sizes. Come enjoy tours of the studio, demonstrations and refreshments.
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Windsong Pottery Juried Show 27th Annual Barbecue Festival |
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10/23/2010
- 10/23/2010 |
Come join Windsong Pottery at Lexington's Barbecue Festival for the best art,crafts, music and food located in uptown Lexington. Our pottery won Honorable Mention last year in the juried show.
Saturday 8:30am-6:00pm
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FROM THE GROUND UP - Clay and Blogs: Telling a Story, at Campbell House Galleries, Southern Pines, N.C. |
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10/1/2010
- 10/29/2010 |
This unique show brings together potters who blog from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Spain, Alaska and Seagrove.
This show recognises how the internet and blogs connect potters in their everyday lives.
Opening Reception - Friday, October 1st from 6-8 pm
Location - CAMPBELL HOUSE GALLERIES, 482 E. Connecticut Avenue in Southern Pines, N.C.
Hours - Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and every 3rd weekend of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Admission is free
http://www.artscouncil-moore.org
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blaine Avery Avery Pottery & Tileworks-Clay and Blogs: telling a Story |
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10/1/2010
- 10/29/2010 |
Clay and Blogs: telling a Story
Campbell House
Opening reception-October 1st 2010
6 to 8pm
exhibition runs until Oct.29,2010
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Whynot Pottery Clay and Blogs:Telling a Story |
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10/1/2010
- 10/29/2010 |
A unique show bringing together potters who blog from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Spain, Alaska and Seagrove.
This should be an exciting event for anyone who loves pottery.
This show will bring into focus the way the internet and blogs connect potters in their everyday lives.
The opening reception will be held on Friday, October 1st from 6-8 pm
The show will be held at the CAMPBELL HOUSE GALLERIES
Located at 482 E. Connecticut Avenue in Southern Pines. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and every 3rd weekend of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free
http://www.artscouncil-moore.org
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Michele Hastings & Jeff Brown @ New Hampshire Potters Guild / Annual Potters Market |
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10/30/2010
- 10/30/2010 |
Concord New Hampshire
A Gathering of Potters and Clay Artist.
Saturday, October 30, 2010 10am to 5pm
172 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301
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Bulldog Pottery - Clay and Blogs Telling a Story |
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10/1/2010
- 10/31/2010 |
Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke have been invited to participate in the international exhibition Clay and Blogs - Telling a Story.
On October 1 there will be an opening reception from 6:00-8:00pm at the Campbell House in Southern Pines, NC., on 482 East Connecticut Ave.
The show features pottery from 46 clay bloggers.
www.bulldogpottery.com
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CADY CLAY WORKS WOOD-FIRED KILN OPENING |
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11/6/2010
- 11/6/2010 |
Hundreds of pieces of new work from the annual firing of our wood kiln will be featured in our store, including thrown pieces by John and slab-built vases and creatures by Beth. Refreshments will be served and studio/kiln tours offered. Join the fun! 9am to 5pm.
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Westmoore Pottery: Heritage Day |
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11/13/2010
- 11/13/2010 |
In November of each year, Westmoore Pottery marks the anniversary of its founding in 1977 (33 years this year!) by celebrating both our own and North Carolina's pottery heritage. Our focus this year will be on styles made by North Carolina's non-Moravian potters who were working in the 18th and early 19th centuries. The official Westmoore Pottery scrapbooks will also be hauled out for the day.
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Thomas Pottery at Carolina Pottery Festival, Shelby NC |
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11/13/2010
- 11/13/2010 |
Visit our booth on Saturday, 10am - 4pm at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28152
An indoor show, just in time for the holiday shopping.
100 potters showing and selling their work. Wheel throwing demonstrations. Contemporary, traditional, functional and decorative pottery from local and regional artist.
Our shop in Seagrove will be open this weekend too!
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CADY CLAY WORKS - SEAGROVE POTTERS FOR PEACE |
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8/14/2010
- 11/14/2010 |
"Education is the long-term solution to fanaticism." - Col. Christopher Kolenda, US Army
John and Beth will join 23 other Seagrove Area Potteries in this fundraiser for Greg Mortenson's Central Asia Institute, which builds schools in remote, impoverished areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan, at the invitation of local leaders, as a long-term solution to terrorism. The US military has recognized these efforts as a crucial part of their over-all strategy to stabilize these areas. Mortenson, best-selling author of "Three Cups of Tea" and "Stones Into Schools" and himself a veteran, has been invited to the Pentagon in an advisory capacity.
Each pottery will create special vessels signed for this event, and donate 50% of the sales price to CAI. Our 2009 fundraiser, in which 13 potteries participated, raised nearly $5000!
Cady Clay Works will make 100 specially-designed tumblers for this event. We will also have copies of Mortenson's books for sale.
The pottery will be for sale at the individual shops starting August 14. A list of participating potteries is available at www.seagrovepottersforpeace.com.
These one-of-a-kind, collectible pottery pieces make a thoughtful gift that "gives twice"! Consider a Seagrove Potters for Peace vessel for your Christmas list.
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Caldwell-Hohl Artworks Celebration of Seagrove Potters |
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11/20/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
The Celebration of Seagrove Potters is held at the Historic Luck's Cannery on Hwy 705, south of the stoplight in Seagrove.
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FROM THE GROUND UP - Celebration of Seagrove Potters |
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11/19/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
Join us at The Historic Luck's Bean Plant in Seagrove, N.C., for the Third Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters
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Whynot Pottery-Celebration of Seagrove Potters |
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11/19/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
Seagrove Area Potters Associations' third Annual
"Celebration of Seagrove Potters"
Friday, November 20, 2009 - Gala Preview Party
Friday night Gala Preview Party.
This is your opportunity to browse and shop the booths before the marketplace opens Saturday morning.
The Gala begins at 6pm, inside the exhibit hall at the Luck's Bean Cannery in Seagrove.
Saturday and Sunday
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Blaine Avery Avery Pottery & Tileworks-Celebration Of Seagrove Potters |
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11/19/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
Celebration Of Seagrove Potters
Join us at the 3rd annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters in the historic Luck's Cannery in Seagrove. Friday night is your chance to shop early at the Gala Preview Event, while enjoying a delicious buffet, music, auction and more!
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3rd Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters |
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11/19/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
Michele Hastings & Jeff Brown Pottery
Will be first time exhibitors at this gathering of diverse clay artists joining forces to showcase the traditional and contemporary pottery of the historic Seagrove community.
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Windsong Pottery at the 3rd Annual Celebration of Seagrove potters |
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11/19/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
Visit our booth this festive weekend in Seagrove. Gala Event, Auction and Early Bird Shoppers Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Celebration Festival at The Historic Luck's Bean Plant in Seagrove, N.C., Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm and Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Seagrove Stoneware - Celebration of Seagrove Potters |
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11/19/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
Celebration of Seagrove Potters 3rd Annual Festival, in the historic Luck's Cannery in Seagrove. Friday Gala from 6pm to 9pm features early buying opportunities, catered reception, live music, and the collaborative auction. Saturday show is from 9am to 6pm with demonstrations, children's hands-on activities, historical and educational talks. Sunday show hours are 10am to 4pm This is a all indoor event! Our retail gallery located downtown Seagrove is also open all 3 days.
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LATHAM'S POTTERY AT CELEBRATION OF SEAGROVE POTTERS |
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11/19/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
Join us LATHAM'S POTTERY for the 3rd annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters in the historic Luck's Cannery in Seagrove. Friday night is your chance to shop early at the Gala Preview Event, while enjoying a delicious buffet, music, auction and more! This is a all indoor event and one you don't want to miss! Latham's Pottery is also OPEN at the shop all 3 days so be sure to stop by visit with the family.
www.CelebrationOfSeagrovePotters.com
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Celebration of Seagrove Potters |
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11/19/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
I hope you will join me, and 60+ other Seagrove potters, at the 3rd. Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters. As in the last two years, the event will be held in the Luck's Bean Plant on Hwy 705, south of Seagrove proper. There will be two auctions during the weekend, demonstrations, food, and tons of great pots to peruse and purchase. I hope to see you there!
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Thomas Pottery at Celebration of Seagrove Potters |
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11/19/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
Visit our booth or shop this festive weekend here in Seagrove. Gala Event, Auction and Early Bird Shoppers Friday, 6pm - 9pm
Celebration Festival Saturday 9am - 6pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm
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3rd Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters |
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11/19/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
Westmoore Pottery will have a booth at the SAPA-sponsored Celebration of Seagrove Potters this year.
Please join us and over 60 other area potters at the Luck's Bean Plant on Highway 705 south of the town of Seagrove. For best viewing and shopping, attend the Gala Preview Party.
Friday night, November 19th, 6 pm, Gala Preview Party. (Attend this for early selection plus music, food, and one auction. Tickets required in advance.)
Saturday, November 20th from 9-6, regular admission price at the door. (Demos, kids' activities, educational talks, one auction.)
Sunday, November 21st, from 10 - 4, admission at the door. (Final day of displays and sales.)
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LATHAM'S POTTERY OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION EVENT |
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11/20/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
Latham's Pottery will be OPEN during the CELEBRATION OF SEAGROVE POTTERS EVENT! (Saturday 9-5 Sunday 10-5). Please come by the shop and enjoy a Peaceful area to relax enjoy the Scenery and visit with our family. Latham's Pottery is Located just 2 miles north of stoplight in Seagrove on Alternate 220 on right before Jugtown Cafe.
Can take Exit 49 and follow Pottery Sign to Alternate 220 take right Latham's Pottery will be first Pottery on the left passed Jugtown Cafe. Look forward to Seeing You!
LATHAM'S POTTERY WILL ALSO BE AT CELEBRATION OF SEAGROVE POTTERS AT THE LUCK'S CANNERY ON HWY 705. Be sure to look us up there also!
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JLK Jewelry at Celebration of Seagrove Potters |
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11/19/2010
- 11/21/2010 |
Join us at the 3rd annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters in the historic Luck's Cannery in Seagrove. Friday night is your chance to shop early at the Gala Preview Event, while enjoying a delicious buffet, music, auction and more! www.CelebrationOfSeagrovePotters.com
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Westmoore Pottery: Holiday Open House |
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12/4/2010
- 12/4/2010 |
Join the folks at Westmoore Pottery this Saturday, from 9am to 5pm, as they celebrate the holiday season. The shop will be decorated for the holidays, and a kiln load of pottery will be unloaded, including special pieces made just for this day. Refreshments will be served.
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Bulldog Pottery-December Show and Sale |
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12/4/2010
- 12/4/2010 |
On Saturday, December 4, from 9:30-5:30-- Bruce and Samantha will have a freshly fired group of Moka glaze pottery with a few twists for the holiday season. Visit them at their Bulldog Pottery studio, 5 miles south of the town of Seagrove, NC on Business 220 for lively conversation about their recent work and refreshments. To find out about their most recent happenings in their studio follow their blog at “Around and About with Bulldog Pottery” www.bulldogpottery.blogspot.com
Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke’s studio is a collaborative environment that provides them with support to express themselves as individuals; more than, they could achieve singularly. They brainstorm for ideas by formulating and testing clays, glazes, surface treatments, and playing off of each other’s intuition about the materials and processes. Bruce Gholson has been fascinated with fossils, reptiles and insects since childhood. Recent interests have included fossilization in amber, Chinese scholar stones, and arrowheads from the region. Samantha Henneke is inspired by the interplay between plant, insect and animal life forms, colors, textures, and shapes of vegetables and fruits.
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Thomas Pottery - 2010 Holiday Kiln Opening |
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12/4/2010
- 12/5/2010 |
The Thomas' Holiday Kiln Opening welcomes you to see their most popular hand-painted log cabin snow scene dinnerware with accompany serving pieces. Angels, candle holders, holiday trays and an array of tree ornaments. During this special event tours of the studio and refreshments will be served.
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Seagrove Stoneware - Annual Kiln Opening & Gallery Sale |
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12/11/2010
- 12/12/2010 |
Join us for our annual kiln opening and gallery sale featuring new work, one of a kind pieces, and special discounts in our gallery. The sale is both Saturday and Sunday.
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CADY CLAY WORKS in "SHOP SEAGROVE" at the Historic Courthouse in Concord, NC |
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10/25/2010
- 12/21/2010 |
Cady Clay Works joins other selected potters from the Seagrove Community in this show at The Galleries in the Historic Courthouse in Concord, NC, home of the Cabarrus Arts Council. This year-end event features works for holiday shoppers as well as collectors.
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Blaine Avery Avery Pottery & Tileworks-Cabarrus Arts Council: Shop Seagrove |
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10/25/2010
- 12/21/2010 |
Cabarrus Arts Council: Shop Seagrove
A selection of the finest Seagrove has to offer
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Westmoore Pottery: Stepping Back in Time: Hearthside Cooking |
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3/12/2011
- 3/12/2011 |
Westmoore Pottery will host historical cooks Nancy Carter Crump and Sandra Oliver as they prepare 18th and early 19th century foods on the hearth of the large fireplace at Westmoore Pottery.
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