Local Events in Seagrove, North Carolina
Daffie Days at Bulldog Pottery
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0000
Seagrove potters Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke of Bulldog Pottery will feature a variety of elegant vases and an array of their studio art pottery. Daffie Days is Bulldog Pottery’s spring kiln opening, welcoming the beginning, and celebrating the flowers of spring. Visit Bruce and Samantha 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 tasty refreshments. To find out about their recent happenings at their pottery studio follow their blog at “Around and About with Bulldog Pottery” www.bulldogpottery.blogspot.com
When: Mar 30, 2012 10:00:00 AM to Mar 30, 2012 5:00:00 PMin Seagrove, North Carolina
Cousins in Clay at Bulldog Pottery
Sat, 26 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000
Cousins in Clay": Come for the Day--Come for the Weekend -- Contemporary Ceramic Art in Seagrove, NC at Bulldog Pottery. Potters, Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke, will host this year’s special guest potters Ron Meyers, a renowned potter from Athens, Georgia. Ron is one of the most influential of potters and educators of our time. He is famous for his challengingly charismatic animal portraits, that decorate his undulating and expressionistic pottery. Judith Duff, a potter from Brevard, NC, makes wood-fired organic, and ethereally earthy pottery. Michael Kline from Bakersville, NC and is known for his lyrical floral brush imagery that gracefully wraps around his wood-fired traditional pottery forms. Bruce and Samantha of Bulldog Pottery specialize in iridescent crystalline glazes and imagery that reflect their interests in the natural world. This is a special time to meet the potters, ask questions, and add to your pottery collection or begin one. "Cousins in Clay" is a pottery kinship based on a shared appreciation for the pursuit of excellence within the diverse language of clay.
Chronis Pou Vasiliou will fill the air with his enchanting Greek Bouzouki music along with Greek Drummer Matthew Beasley. The music begins at noon and lasts throughout Saturday afternoon. Michael Kline will be present a brushwork demonstration on Saturday at 2:00pm and on Sunday at 1:00pm.
Gain insights into the work and activities of Samantha Henneke and Bruce Gholson at their pottery blog: "Around and About with Bulldog": at www.bulldogpottery.blogspot.com and Michael Kline at www.sawdustanddirt.
There is plenty to do in Seagrove, the pottery mecca of North Carolina, located conveniently in the center of the state. After visiting with these nationally recognized studio art potters, pick up a Seagrove map and plan on staying some extra time to tour the Seagrove Pottery Community, including the North Carolina Pottery Center.
When: May 26, 2012 10:00:00 AM to May 26, 2012 6:00:00 PMin Seagrove, North Carolina
5th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters
Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:00:00 +0000
5th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters
798 Pottery Hwy 705
Seagrove, NC 27341
The Celebration of Seagrove Potters kicks off this weekend with a catered reception, live music, and collaborative auction, followed by two days of potters market, demonstrations, children's hand-on activities, and historical and educational presentations.
When: Nov 16, 2012 6:00:00 PM to Nov 16, 2012 9:00:00 PMin Seagrove, North Carolina
4th Annual Celebration of Spring in Seagrove
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000
4th Annual Celebration of Spring in Seagrove
Participating Seagrove Pottery Shops
Seagrove, NC 27341
Over 50 local Seagrove potters will host kiln openings and special events featuring fresh pots, demonstrations, door prizes, refreshments, and studio tours.
When: Apr 21, 2012 12:00:00 AM to Apr 22, 2012 12:00:00 AMin Seagrove, North Carolina
Thomas Pottery Fall Kiln Opening
Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000
Thomas Pottery Fall Kiln Opening
1295 S NC Hwy 705
Seagrove, NC 27341
Enjoy the festival of leaves as you choose leaf patterned trays, platters and vases, and candleholders to adorn your home this fall. Kiln will be unloaded starting at 10:30 am, followed by tours of the studio and demonstrations; refreshments served.
When: Oct 6, 2012 12:00:00 AM to Oct 7, 2012 12:00:00 AMin Seagrove, North Carolina
Cady Clay Works Wood-fired Kiln Opening
Sat, 03 Nov 2012 09:00:00 +0000
Cady Clay Works Wood-fired Kiln Opening
3883 Busbee Rd
Seagrove, NC 27341
Potters John Mellage and Beth Gore fire their large wood-burning kiln once a year. Here's your chance to see their new creations, each one uniquely decorated by the firing process with random wood ash deposits and flashing from the flame's path. Refreshments, kiln and studio tours available.
When: Nov 3, 2012 9:00:00 AM to Nov 3, 2012 5:00:00 PMin Seagrove, North Carolina
Fall Kiln Opening at Caldwell-Hohl Artworks
Sat, 20 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000
Fall Kiln Opening at Caldwell-Hohl Artworks
155 Cabin Trail
Seagrove, NC 27341
This popular kiln opening features new work including carved stoneware, lamps, and home décor, studio tours, pottery demonstrations, light refreshments, and tours of the Caldwell-Hohl’s beautiful log cabin home.
When: Oct 20, 2012 10:00:00 AM to Oct 20, 2012 5:00:00 PMin Seagrove, North Carolina
Mud & Suds in the Yard at Whynot Pottery
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000
Mud & Suds in the Yard at Whynot Pottery
1013 Fork Creek Mill Rd
Seagrove, NC 27341
Whynot Pottery’s annual spring kiln opening, Muds & Suds in the Yard, also features guest potter Anne Raven Jorgensen of Raven Pottery and Laura Weant Johnson of Snowhill Tiles with the mud; and Laurie Abela of Abela Bodyworks with the suds. Refreshments and door prize contest.
When: Apr 21, 2012 12:00:00 AM to Apr 22, 2012 12:00:00 AMin Seagrove, North Carolina
Thomas Pottery Christmas Open House
Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000
Thomas Pottery Christmas Open House
1295 S NC Hwy 705
Seagrove, NC 27341
Thomas Pottery welcomes you to a Christmas Open House featuring their popular snow scene dinnerware, serving pieces, and decorative ware. Also featuring woodland angels, candle holders, holiday trays, tree ornaments, handpainted log cabins, and snowmen. Enjoy demonstrations and refreshments with a tour of the studio.
When: Dec 8, 2012 12:00:00 AM to Dec 9, 2012 12:00:00 AMin Seagrove, North Carolina
New Amstel Militia Reenactment at Westmoore Pottery
Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000
New Amstel Militia Reenactment at Westmoore Pottery
4622 Busbee Rd
Seagrove, NC 27341
History comes alive as Westmoore Pottery hosts the New Amstel Militia portraying the 17th century with an encampment showing the life of a Dutch militia unit from 1655 – 1664.
When: Mar 31, 2012 9:00:00 AM to Mar 31, 2012 5:00:00 PMin Seagrove, North Carolina
