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Seagrove Pottery News - August 11, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

August 12, 2023

From: Seagrove Pottery

Stepping into the Craft - Summers in Seagrove!

This special weekend in August is a great time to head over to Seagrove NC, the Pottery Capital of the USA! Several shops are showing "fresh pots" and putting on demonstrations and special treats for visitors. Wander through our lovely country side and explore the area that is home to some of North Carolina’s greatest potters. Stop by the studios and see the behind the scenes workings of what it takes to create such unique ceramic works of art.

You'll want to take a look at this page for demos, classes and special events during this month of August. Potters will be adding more as we go along, so check back often: Stepping Into the Craft Event Page

This month you'll find a variety of options - from fresh pots and kiln openings to throwing and handbuilding demos to tea tastings and pastries!

Windsong Pottery Kiln Opening

Windsong Pottery will be open with fresh new pots come out and enjoy the country ride to our studio.

Windsong Pottery, featuring the work of Matthew and Margie Nance is specializing in pots for cooking, dining and entertaining. So come out to see us and enjoy the country side and take home a piece of Windsong Pottery (featuring Floating Blue and Rainbow glazes).

6109 Brantley Gordon Rd. - Denton, 27239
9:00 - 5:00 Friday 8/11/23 Saturday 8/12/23
336-857-2485 | [email protected]

Tea with Seagrove Potters
10am-5pm Saturday, August 12

Spend the day cruising the beautiful Seagrove countryside, discovering spectacular handmade pottery and sampling teas and pastries along the way. Sample iced tea from Carriage House Tea, pastries from the Table Farmhouse Bakery and Holly Hill Farm, and homemade treats at Blue Hen Pottery, Dean & Martin Pottery, Eck McCanless Pottery, From the Ground Up, Red Hare Pottery and Thomas Pottery. Each shop has its own unique style of pottery, and will serve different flavors of tea and snacks. Shops will feature everything you need to serve tea. Find your favorite pitchers, tumblers, teapots and teacups. Shops are open from 10-5 and are located along NC Pottery Highway 705 and adjoining roads. Pick up a tea brochure and map at your first stop. Free event.

More Details: www.teawithseagrovepotters.com
 
Fun at The Triangle Studio!

This 2nd Saturday in August features artist Erin Younge with new work available after the summer wood kiln firings. Erin will be demonstrating on the wheel and making refreshments for you to enjoy.

Our guest Asheboro Popcorn Company will have samples of their delicious popcorn available.

10am-5pm
Free and open to the public.

The Triangle Studio
1140 NC Highway 705 - Seagrove, 27341
10am-5pm | 3362671545 [email protected]

Pottery Demos at Michele Hastings & Jeff Brown Pottery!

Stop on by this weekend and take a peek at the magic.
"It all starts with Jeff creating a blank canvas for Michèle to carve! We are open Friday, Saturday, and Monday 10-5. Sunday 12-5. Our gallery is inside our studio, where we make the pots. Stop in this weekend for a pottery demonstration."

Michele Hastings & Jeff Brown Pottery
505 E Main St, Seagrove, NC, United States, 27341 | 336-873-1001 www.gypsypotters.net

Even more fun coming up soon! Be sure to check our website in the next month with information on upcoming events this Fall. You're sure to love what you find in Seagrove!

Accommodations and travel information are easy to access through the Heart of North Carolina Website! Check their information at www.heartofnorthcarolina.com for resources on hotels, food, travel concerns and even more family fun in the area. We love our tourism partners!

We think you'll love what you find here in Seagrove, the Pottery Capital of the USA.

Our potteries here in Seagrove are open all year round with new pieces being restocked weekly. Many shops can show you "creations" in process during your visit.

Here's a color PDF of our Seagrove Pottery shops. Please call ahead to verify hours and availability!

Look over the Google Map of the shops in the area.

Stay the night! Our out-of-town guests can utilize the Heart of NC website for friendly advice on overnight accommodations.

To keep up to date, visit our Facebook pages to learn more.
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https://www.facebook.com/seagrovewoodfire

We love to interact with you on Instagram too!
@SeagrovePotters
@seagrovewoodfirenc

Check out our Events page to see a list of upcoming events this year and beyond. Our Seagrove Potters have studios listed and examples of their work on this page: https://discoverseagrove.com/studios/.

Our shops are open and ready to help you select the perfect piece for the perfect place in your home, or as a gift for someone special. Be sure to check our "Online Shopping" section of our website if you can't make it to our lovely community.