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Whynot Pottery will return to The 13th annual Catawba Valley Pottery and Antiques Festival
Saturday, March 27, 2010, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center, I-40, Exit 125 in Hickory, NC
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The Festival is a fundraising event for two non-profit institutions, the Catawba County Historical Association and the North Carolina Pottery Center. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 12 and under and are available at the door. Ticket holders will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.

Friday night, March 26, 2010 is the Preview Party from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A southern-style supper, live entertainment, and the early buying opportunity make this a popular event. Advance tickets are required and must be purchased by March 19, 2010. Tickets are $40. No Preview Party tickets will be sold at the door. Please call 828-324-7294 for purchase information.


 

The annual Spring Kiln opening at Whynot Pottery and the surrounding Seagrove area.

April17th and 18th 2010
Sat. 9-5
Sunday 10-4

Joining us at Whynot this year will be Laurie Abela from Abela Soaps.
"I'm a soap maker, massage therapist & cardiac nurse. I grow food, flowers & herbs, some of which I use in my soaps."
http://abelabodycare.blogspot.com/

Anne Raven Jorgensen from Raven Pottery.
"My pots are all either thrown on the wheel and then altered or made from slabs of clay. I spend a lot of time decorating my pieces with wax-resist in intricate geometric designs. I also do a lot of decorating with slips in floral designs."
http://www.ravenpottery.com/index.htm

Laura Weant Avery from Snow Hill Tileworks

Laura is well know for her fabulous tiles and Jewelry

http://snowhilltileworks.blogspot.com/

Stop in and see us!

 Art in the Park - Blowing Rock NC

  Saturday, June 12th 10-5 pm

 Saturday, August 14th 10-5pm

Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent. 46 years after its start, Art in the Park is host to 90 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.

http://www.blowingrock.com/artinthepark/

Whynot Pottery- Clay and Blogs: Telling a Story

October 1st-29th 2010

A unique show bringing together potters who blog from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Spain, Alaska and Seagrove.
This should be an exciting event for anyone who loves pottery.
This show will bring into focus the way the internet and blogs connect potters in their every day lives.

The opening reception will be held on Friday, October 1st from 6-8 pm

The show will be held at the Campbell House Galleries
Located at 482 E. Connecticut Avenue in Southern Pines. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and every 3rd weekend of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free
http://www.artscouncil-moore.org
 

Whynot Pottery

The 3rd annual Seagrove Area Potters Association presents: The Celebration of Seagrove Potters

This is a gathering of diverse potters joining forces to showcase the traditional and contemporary pottery of the historic Seagrove community

 Saturday, November 19, 2009 from 9am to 6pm and Sunday, November 21 from 10am to 4pm.

Friday, November 19, 2010 - Gala Preview Party