NEWS
Seagrove Potters Celebration of Spring
Kiln Opening & Studio Tour
April 20 & 21, 2013
This special weekend is the third weekend in
April.
For direction to all the participating potters
Download Map here - Map .PDF
(after the map opens on your computer, Scroll over the
bottom right hand corner for options to enlarge, or print.
)
Potters events
The Seagrove
potters' studios are nestled throughout the countryside--separated
by short leisurely drives in and nearby the town of Seagrove. At
the various Seagrove potteries there will be special kiln openings
and exhibits, new pottery works featured, demonstrations, and
refreshments planned for the pottery lover. Pick up a full-color
Discover Seagrove map and guide at any of the Seagrove potters’
shops participating in the Spring Celebration.
Participating Seagrove pottery shops.
Ben Owen Pottery will have pottery demonstrations by Ben Owen III periodically throughout
the weekend.
Bulldog Pottery - Bruce Gholson
and Samantha Henneke will have new vases and tiles, and serve light refreshments.
Caldwell-Hohl Artworks
will feature new work, garden art, studio tours and light refreshments.
Crystal King & King’s Pottery
wood-fired kiln unloaded at 10 a.m Saturday at Kings Pottery. Numbered
collaborative 3-faced jugs & special animal sculptures by Crystal will
be available.
Donna Craven
is celebrating with new spring themed pots, refreshments and door
prizes.
Eck McCanless Pottery
is offering visitors the opportunity to get their hands dirty with
hands-on turning and Agateware carving demonstrations.
From the Ground Up
- with guest Melanie Hutchins, new work by Michael, Levi & Chelsea
Mahan. Horse hair firing in the afternoons. A.M. Organic scones &
coffee, leek & potato soup for lunch.
Great White Oak Gallery
is celebrating spring with demonstrations and refreshments.
Hickory Hill Pottery
will feature new glaze combinations as well as door prizes and
refreshments. Come join in the fun!
Keith Martindale Pottery
will offer demonstrations and refreshments.
Lantern Hill Pottery
will have refreshments and door prizes.
Latham’s Pottery
will have pottery demonstrations and refreshments.
Michele Hastings & Jeff Brown
Pottery
present new collaborative work, fresh from the latest firings and will
be demonstrating throughout the weekend.
Old Gap Pottery
will have brushwork decorating and throwing demonstrations along with
morning coffee and biscotti.
Studio Touya
will feature the latest wood fired pots and offer refreshments.
Tom Gray Pottery
- In addition to new pottery pieces, Tom will also have a selection of
his handmade kitchen knives.
Whynot Pottery & Acacia Art
Tile
is Celebrating Spring with “Mud & Suds”, with special guest Laurie Abela
of Abela Bodycare. Also, offering refreshments and tours of their work
building and kilns.
The
following pottery shops;
Southern Spirits, Avery, Blue
Hen, BlueStone, Chris Luther, Chrisco, Daniel Johnston, Dean and Martin,
DirtWorks, Fireshadow, Frank Neef, JLK Jewelry/Jugtown, Luck’s Ware,
McNeill’s, O’Quinn, Ray, Seagrove Stoneware, Smith, Snowhill,
are also participating in the Celebration of Spring. Each shop will have
something special for visitors to enjoy.
