Kiln Openings, Shows, and Pottery Auctions
2008 Kiln Openings & Kiln Openings
Individuals and groups listed are responsible for the accuracy of the information
Jan 1, Southern Pottery Auction - 2pm, Cook's Auction, 5 Palmetto Dr, Inman, SC 29349, chriscook@cookauctions.com, www.cookauctions.com
March 29, Woodmill Winery, Spring Mud Sling, Wine Tasting and Tours. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 1350 WoodMill Winery Lane, John Beam Road in Vale, NC, www.woodmillwinery.com, 704-276-9911,
April 26, Arts on the Square, 104 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28151 704.487.0506.
April 26,BhBlack Pottery, 8890 Graham Point Lane , Denver Nc 28037,(704)483-3246, bhblack@charter.net, BhBlack Pottery.com
May 3, Michel Bayne Pottery 3 Layton Dr Greenville SC, 29617 864 610 9320 Contact me to receive an invitation and more information . bayne3118@bellsouth.net
May 10, 2008 Meaders Homeplace Show 2555 Hwy 75 SCleveland, GA 30528, White County 8:00 AM TIL 4: PM
May 17, Georgia Jugfest, Hortman Mill Rd, Knoxville GA, merrittpottery@hotmail.com
May 17, Potters on Gaffney's Old Field on Saturday May 17, 2008 from 10:00am until 4:00pm. www.cherokeecountyhistory.org
June 21, North Georgia FolkPotters Festival8:00am - 2:00pmBanks County Middle School Gym712 Thompson StreetHomer, GA website
August 15-17, The 15th Annual World's Greatest Folk Art Show and Sale
North Atlanta Trade Center1700 Jeurgens CourtNorcross, Georgia 30093
I-85 and Indian Trail Rd., Exit 101
September 13, Mossy Creek Pottery Festival39 Skitts Mtn. Rd.Cleveland Ga. 9 am till 4 pm.
September 27, 2008, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Piedmont Pottery Festival
This program celebrates the South's rich pottery heritage. Come see some of the best traditional potters from the Carolinas demonstrate and sell their wares. Throughout the day visitors will see special pottery making demonstrations. Talks on southern pottery history will also be presented by Terry Zug and Terry Ferrell. Visitors can bring their own pieces to be identified by pottery experts.
Cost $10 adult, $8 senior, $5 youth - ages 4-17, Children ages 3 and under FREE
October 11, Michel Bayne Pottery 3 Layton Dr Greenville SC, 29617 864 610 9320 Contact me to receive an invitation and more information . Free 2nd Woodfiring pieces to give out to the first 50 customers participating in the sale. One free special piece presented to one lucky collector via drawing. bayne3118@bellsouth.net
October 11-12, Prater's Mill: Varnell, Georgia, View for directions: www.pratersmill.org Visit the GCC booth at the fair. Meet fellow potters, join GCC, while purchasing pottery.
OCT 31 AND NOV 1, 2008,5TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN HERITAGE POTTERY AND FOLK ART SHOW,THE GIRL SCOUT LEARNING CENTER, 336-642-4111,1203 FRANCES DAILY COURT,COLFAX,NC,LMELTON222@AOL.COM,WWW.SELECTPOTTERY.COM
Friday night EARLY BIRD ADMISSION $25 6pm - 8pm, includes chicken stew dinner, coffee and dessert. Dinner for potters and guest at 8pm. Prize for the best Halloween costume worn by the artist will be presented at the dinner. Sat admission $5, 8am - 3pm. A silent auction of donated art, benefitting the Girl Scouts, will be held at the end of the show.
Nov. 1, Fall Sale & Brunswick Stew,BhBlackPottery,8890 Graham Point Lane,Denver,NC 28037,(704)483-3246,bhblack@charter.net,www.BhBlackPottery.com.
November 15, Merritt Pottery Show & Sale, Knoxville GA, 478-474-7833, merrittpottery@hotmail.com, southernpotters.com/merrittpottery
Nov 15, and 16,Ron Meyers Workshop: Nov 15, and 16, 2008 10:00AM Something Southern Pottery, 145 Arliss Dr. Canton, Ga. 30115 770-345-4371. Ron Meyers Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia, has been called "the most famous potter in Georgia". His pots are functional; yet his surface designs are nontraditional. GCC will provide lunch both days. Artist's Reception Saturday night. The cost per member is $110.00. Non-member is $135.00. Registration deadline: October 1, 2008.
Payable GCC. Send check to GCC, PO Box 68, Canton, Ga. 30169
Contact: Fred Ellis at gaclaycouncil@gmail.com
November 22, Saturday, 9:00-6:00 and November 23, Sunday, 10:00-4:00. The inaugural Celebration of Seagrove Potters. Potters market, demonstrations, music, food, children's activities, pottery auction. A festival organized by the Seagrove potters featuring the Seagrove potters. Under the roof at the Historic Luck's Bean plant ( 798 NC Pottery Highway 705) in Seagrove, North Carolina. The admission is $5.00.
The website is www.celebrationofseagrovepotters.com
November 22-23, 2008 from 9:00 to 6:00. The original Seagrove Pottery Festival celebrates its 27th year featuring the Seagrove area potters emphasizing hand-made pottery and demonstrating craftsmen. Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 event located at the Seagrove Elementary School in downtown Seagrove, North Carolina. $ 5.00 admission - group discounts available. http://www.seagrovepotteryheritage.com/
December 5th & 6th, Susan Balentine's 8th annual studio pottery sale 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 274 Calhoun Road-Waynesville, NC
Directions: From U.S. 23/74 take exit 102 A. Turn towards Waynesville onto Russ Ave. , then turn left onto Howell Mill Road ( across from Burger King). Go 2/10 mile and turn left onto Calhoun Road. My House is the first driveway on the right. Look for signs 828-456-3101.
Dec. 6-7. Annual pottery sale at Marjorie Hawthorne's studio located at 907 Gowdeysville Rd., Gaffney, SC 29340. There are usually close to 1,000 pieces including hundreds of smaller more affordable pottery items (under $15). For more information and directions email mepohtr@yahoo.com. Or call 864-490-3141
Dec. 6, Michael Crocker Crocker Pottery 6345 West County Line Road, Lula, Georgia 30554 770-869-3160.
Over 150 hand-made folk pottery gifts items for your Christmas list will be available fresh from the kiln. Featuring for the first time, "swirl ware". Also will have Monkey "harvest" jugs with grapes and faces, face jugs, grape pots from 1 pint size to 6 gal's, miniatures... Older pieces. Starting time 1:00 p. m. sharp, will be opened until 3:00 p.m.
Dec 6th Saturday 10 am - 4 pm ; APPALACHIAN POTTERS MARKET - a craft fair of pottery only - Mcdowell High School- Marion, NC information: MACA 828-652-8610. This is my last show of the yr out of the studio , My studio will be open by appointment Dec 8-15 with the Dec 13 I will have open house 10 am - 4 pm and 10% off all purchases over 50 dollars. Contact Cat Jarosz via email at catjarosz@bellsouth.net
or 828 683-3747 . Website www.catjarosz.com
Click to have your show or kiln opening posted.
SouthernPotters.com
A Service For Southern Potters. A Resource For Southern Pottery Collectors.