"Cousins in Clay" Seagrove, North Carolina

"Cousins in Clay" A show and sale at Bulldog Pottery, Seagrove, NC

"Cousins in Clay"

May 31 - June 1, 2014

at Bulldog Pottery in Seagrove, North Carolina

A Contemporary Pottery Show and Sale

Guest Clay Cousins 

Dan Anderson and Blair Clemo

Hosted by Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke with Michael Kline

Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm

On Saturday

 Sips -n- Such and Greek Music

at 3:00 pm demo by Blair Clemo

On Sunday

Potters Potluck @ Noon -- All are Welcome
at 1:30-2:30 demo by Dan Anderson

Join us for this wonderful weekend about All Things Clay

Bulldog Pottery

3306 US Hwy 220 Alt

Seagrove, NC 27341

For more info. 336-302-3469

5 miles south from the town of Seagrove's traffic light

look for the large blue water tower by our driveway

"Cousins in Clay" A show and sale at Bulldog Pottery, Seagrove, NC

The “Cousins in Clay” are sprucing up their studio in central North Carolina in the rural pottery community of Seagrove with "Cousins in Clay", a sale of Contemporary Ceramic Art at Bulldog Pottery.  Seagrove Potters Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke will host pottery artists Dan Anderson, Michael Kline, and Blair Clemo. This special two day event begins on Saturday from 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm.  On Saturday, Chronis Pou Vasiliou of Greensboro will fill the air with his enchanting Greek Bouzouki music. Blair Clemo will present a pottery demonstration on Saturday from 3:00-4:00pm. The annual potters’ potluck will be on Sunday at noon, all are welcome to bring a dish to share. On Sunday from 1:30-2:30, Dan Anderson will present a pottery demonstration and talk about his icon inspirations. 

“Cousins in Clay” is a pottery kinship based on a shared appreciation for the pursuit of excellence within the diverse language of clay.  May 31 – June 1 will be an opportunity to meet these five potters; come and ask questions, add to your pottery collection or begin one.  Each of these artists makes “utilitarian pots” --- pots you serve in, store in, drink out of and ones you may just want to look at --- all with an artistic beauty of their own design. 

Pick up a Seagrove Potters map while at Bulldog Pottery’s “Cousins in Clay” and make it a weekend of visiting Seagrove Potteries.  Seagrove, North Carolina is synonymous with ceramics.  A unique group of over 100 potters and over 65 open pottery shops are located within a short distance from the town of Seagrove, making it a destination for serious pottery shopping and a time to meet the potters, who are proud to make art you live with. 

North Carolina Pottery Center - Family Day - September 21, 2013

North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, North Carolina

North Carolina Pottery Center is having a Family Day 

Saturday, September 21, 2013

in cooperation with Seagrove’s Centennial Celebration.

The North Carolina Pottery Center will be contributing to the day by showcasing the tradition of pottery through demonstrations and other activities! Please join the North Carolina Pottery Center as we help to celebrate Seagrove’s 100th anniversary.

All NCPC activities will be taking place on NCPC property except for the

12:00-2:30 NCPC booth at the Seagrove Centennial Celebration.

It is recommend that attendees bring folding chairs, blankets, etc. as some of the day’s activities will be located outside.

Schedule of North Carolina Pottery Center Activities on Family Day 

Saturday, September 21, 2013

12:00-2:30 pm
Pottery Identification by Dr. Terry Zug and Steve Compton (Inside the NCPC) Dr. Terry Zug is a pottery expert who is the former chair of Southern Folklore at UNC-Chapel Hill and author of Turners and Burners: The Folk Potters of North Carolina. Steve Compton is an avid longtime pottery collector who was the first president of the North Carolina Pottery Collectors’ Guild.
• Maximum of three pottery pieces per person.
• Donations are welcomed and encouraged, but not mandatory, for this service. Suggested donation: $5.

12:00-2:30 pm
Pottery Ornaments for Kids & General Info with Seo Eo and his students (NCPC Booth at the Seagrove Centennial Celebration on Old Plank Road) Seo Eo, an Associate Professor of Ceramics at East Carolina University, and some of his students will be helping kids paint bisque ornaments.
• Free - Donations are welcomed.

12:15– 2:15 pm
Native American Pottery Demo by Caroleen Sanders (On the grounds of the NCPC) A Catawba Indian master potter, Caroleen Sanders, learned to make pottery in the traditional Catawba method by watching her mother and other family members and will be demonstrating her craft for visitors.
• Free

1:15 – 3:15 pm
Raku Firing Demo by David Garner & Dan Triece (On the grounds of the NCPC) David Garner is a life-long local potter who has stretched his creative boundaries and is known for his horsehair and Raku pottery. David is the owner of Turn & Burn Pottery in Seagrove, N.C. Dan Triece is another local potter who makes use of a variety of colors and glaze combinations and is known for his copper luster Raku pottery. Dan is the owner of DirtWorks Pottery in Seagrove, N.C.
• Free
• Propane for the Raku Firing Demostration is graciously being provided by Van Derveer Gas Service in Robbins, N.C.

2:00 – 3:00 pm
Pottery Turning Demonstration by Chad Brown (NCPC Education Building) Chad Brown is a local 5th generation potter who is recognized as an up and coming potter and who has been invited to show at this year’s Potters Market Invitational in Charlotte, N.C. on September 7th. Chad has purchased some land recently and is also in the process of building a kiln.
• Free

3:30 – 4:30 pm
Agate-ware Turning Demo by Eck McCanless (NCPC Education Building) Eck McCanless, a local potter, has been turning pots since the age of 18 and is known for his distinctive “agateware” pottery. He and his family were the subjects of Jim Sharkey’s film, The Fourteenth Shop, which won the Award for Creative Excellence at the 2002 International Film and Video Festival in Redondo Beach, California. Eck is the owner of Eck McCanless Pottery in Seagrove, N.C.
• Free

5:00-7:00 pm
Evening Festivities
(On the grounds of the NCPC)
• Music – Bluegrass experience
The Bluegrass Experience, one of the Southeast's most respected traditional music groups.
• Food – BBQ sandwiches, fixings, dessert and drinks. (While quantities last - Donations are welcomed.)

This schedule of events is subject to modification by the North Carolina Potter Center. Inclement weather may affect the feasibility of some activities.

North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, North Carolina

In the Grove-November

Seagrove Pottery News - "In the Grove" - Published by  Rhonda McCanless 

Lots going in Seagrove during the month of November. Actually there is always something going on in Seagrove, North Carolina. The Seagrove potters don't sit still, always making quality pottery and stirring up some magic.

This is this months "In the Grove" - a monthly newsletter published by Rhonda McCanless of Eck McCanless pottery. You can read this months In the Grove newsletter here on scribed.

  "In the Grove" has a facebook page, which you can follow to find out the latest news. 

Seagrove Potters of Historic Busbee Road

Find Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift on Busbee Road

on February 11 and 12, 2011

Seagrove, NC

The Busbee Road Potters are pulling together to have special openings at their potteries for Valentine's Day. Read all about this exciting weekend on Busbee Road.

You can find specific information at Seagrove Potters of Historic Busbee Road website.

Also read the article at Carolina Arts Unleashed which keeps the public informed of arts events in North and South Carolina.

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Become a fan both Potters of Historic Busbee Road and Carolina Arts on facebook!

Avery Pottery and Tileworks : December 4

Avery Pottery and Tileworks

December 4th 9am- 5pm

Seagrove,NC

Blaine Avery will be having a special load of tiles coming out of the kiln for this weekend! He is also having a special offer for those that are either friends of him on facebook or on his e-newsletter list. Read all about it here.

Seagrove Pottery - Thomas Pottery Kiln Opening Dec. 4

Image by Jason Dowdle

Thomas Pottery Holiday Kiln Opening

December 4&5, 2010

Saturday: 10am-5pm

Sunday: 1pm-4pm

Seagrove, NC

The Thomas Pottery Holiday Kiln Opening welcomes you to see their popular snow scene dinnerware, serving pieces and decorative ware. Hand-painted log cabin, snowmen and fur tree designs are one-of-a-kind. Also featuring woodland angels, candle holders, holiday trays and tree ornaments. Enjoy tours of the studio, and refreshments.

Seagrove Pottery- Westmoore Pottery Kiln Opening December 4

Image from Westmoore Pottery

Westmoore Pottery

December 4, 2010-Saturday, from 9am to 5pm

Seagrove, NC

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.