Seagrove in the Blogosphere: Carolina Arts Unleashed

Tom Starland of Carolina Arts wrote a great blog post at Carolina Arts Unleashed about Bulldog Pottery's upcoming kiln opening on March 25-27, the Seagrove Potter's kiln openings on April 16&17, and Bulldog Pottery's Cousins in Clay on May 28&29, 2011.

...."Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke of Bulldog Pottery in Seagrove, NC, are working hard to make sure that more than the daffodils are adding to the color of Spring in Seagrove. The end result is Daffie Days – with fresh colorful pots at Bulldog Pottery – Mar. 25 – 27, 2011."

To read more visit Carolina Arts Unleashed.

Lunch and Learn with Dwight Holland

Tuesday, February 22, 2011:

12:00am - 1:00pm

Dwight Holland will visit with the Randolph Arts Guild for a special "Lunch & Learn."

This year's Potters' Conference features Jingdezhen Porcelain Masters. Prior to the March 4 -- 6 Conference, Dwight Holland will offer a primer of this ancient art form originating in Jingdezhen, China. The revered porcelain is known for being thin and white, with high contrast blue accents. Lunch and Learn will feature a slide presentation from Mr. Holland's 2008 excursion to Jingdezhen. Join us -- and bring a lunch.

Lunch and Learn is from noon -- 1pm, Tuesday, February 22 in the Sarah Smith Self Gallery at the Randolph Arts Guild, 123 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro.

For more information about this or other windows to the arts in Randoph County, call the Randolph Arts Guild at 336-629-0699 or visit us at www.RandolphArtsGuild.com.

Tea at the Randolph Arts Guild

Friday, February18th at 4:00 pm

At the Randolph Arts Guild

Mrs. Zhi Fen Yang Lane will offer a brief immersion into Chinese culture. She was born in Shanghai, China and moved to Ramseur 14 years ago. Mrs. Lane taught Chinese and Mandarin Language classes at the Randolph Community College. This is a great opportunity to casually prepare for the North Carolina Potters Conference and to impress your friends. Mrs. Lane will share Chinese culture, customs and provide you an opportunity to learn a few simple Chinese phrases. She will also be available to answer questions you may have. It all takes places at your window to the arts in Randolph County,

The Randolph Arts Guild, 123 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. For more information call 629-0399

A five dollar donation is suggested for this event.

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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Seagrove in the Blogosphere : Carolina Arts Unleashed

Thanks to the Carolina Arts Unleashed for keeping us posted during these wintery months!!!!

Seagrove is a movin during the wintery months of 2011. Read all about it at Carolina Arts Unleashed!

North Carolina Pottery Center - The Collectors Eye opens December 4

North Carolina Pottery Center Exhibition - The Collector's Eye

Opening reception on December 4, 2010 - 3:30pm-5:30pm

Seagrove, NC

This exhibit will explore North Carolina pottery through pieces selected by seven North Carolina collectors. The collectors in this series are Monty Busick, Steve Compton, Bragg Cox, Leon Danielson, Joe Foster, George Hoffman and Joe Wilkinson. This exhibit presents an interesting perspective on North Carolina pottery. This is the first of the Collector’s Eye series that will begin the visual journey around the state through the collector’s eyes.

To read more about this exhibit visit the North Carolina Pottery Center's website.

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.