American Craft Week
Kick off Fall of 2023 by joining the Seagrove Potters in the celebration of “American Craft Week”. Seagrove, NC was voted America’s #1 Town for Craft Lovers. With 200+ years of pottery tradition, come discover for yourself what makes this a special place to visit. Observe demonstrations of wheel throwing, and visit kiln openings and much more. The potters are willing to share behind the scenes activities, so you can join in the fun! Located in the central piedmont of North Carolina where more than 100 ceramic artists call this tourist destination home. Experience Seagrove’s pottery tradition on a self-guided tour of over 50 working studios in the Handmade Pottery Capital of the United States. Visitors can shop galleries from the town’s center, extending to a 20-mile radius along the scenic NC Pottery Highway. Tour individual shops to experience Seagrove’s tradition, meet the potters and discover the limitless talent that thrives within this creative community. Plan to spend the day, we guarantee you’ll want to come back.
Participating Potters
Special Events for American Craft Week
Use links below for information on studios and contact
The Triangle Studio
Potters’ Pumpkin Patch Trail in Seagrove Saturdays in October 10am - 5pm Gourd Garden at The Triangle Studio October 7th, 14th and 21st Saturday, October 7th is the opening weekend of our Gourd Garden Event during American Craft Week in Seagrove. There will be an outside garden patch of beautiful ceramic gourds for festive holiday decorating and a demonstration by Erin Younge on how she makes her gourds. Saturdays throughout the month of October we will have demonstrations by The Triangle Studio members. On our event Saturdays you will meet the artists and watch the clay making process while enjoying delicious refreshments. Feel free to shop weekdays during regular business hours throughout the month of October. Visit our website profile page to see details about events during October at https://potterspumpkinpatch.com/the-triangle-studio/
From the Ground Up
R.D. Mahan Kiln Opening & Turkey Roast This year's turkey will be a "Turkey Jerky" that can be eaten after browsing a selection of our latest pots. R.D. was my father, the late Ronald Dewitt Mahan. This is our kiln opening in honor of the man whose courage, determination and energy inspired me to create whatever I desire. It's a yearly event at the studio to celebrate pottery and family, together with friends from more than thirty five years of making pottery in Seagrove. I will have new work available fresh from the kilns. There will be wood-fired pots and electric-fired pots: tree pots, platters, soul pots, bells, and more, some made from local clay. Refreshments to go. Admission: FREE Email: [email protected] Phone: 910-464-6228 Website: http://www.fromthegrounduppots.com/
Ben Owen Pottery, Inc.
Ben Owen Pottery celebrates American Craft Week offering a variety of works in our retail store. Ben will demonstrate on the potters wheel (1pm-4pm)
Carolina Crockery-Hatfield Pottery
Come Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Carolina Crockery Gallery! Celebrating 10 years of business in Seagrove! We will have a sneak peek of new designs in cruets, jugs and plates for the fall and upcoming holiday season. Tastings of dishes with curated flavors of olive oil, vinegars and seasonings will be available. Light refreshments will be served from 11am to 4pm on Saturday October 7th. The Gallery will be open on Sunday, October 8th from Noon to 4:00. We look forward to seeing you here! Carolina Crockery Gallery 326 Adams Road Seagrove, NC 27341 336-879-2426 www.etsy.com/shop/CarolinaCrockery
Pottery by Frank Neef
See where all the magic happens. Frank will have the studio open for tours and explanation of the many steps it takes to go from a lump of clay to a beautiful finished product. He will pull a wheel out on the studio porch, to demonstrate throwing or help you try your hand at forming a porcelain piece on the wheel. Learn about the lifestyle of a Potter with this behind the scenes look into this ancient occupation.
JLK Jewelry at Jugtown
Celebrating American Craft Week all the time! JLK Jewelry at Jugtown has been hand making pottery cabochons using Jugtown Pottery clay and glazes since 1999. Crafted in the same manner as Ruskin ceramic plaques that were made in England at Ruskin Pottery. Named after John Ruskin, one of the proponents of the early Arts and Crafts Movement begun in 1860. Although most of the early pieces were set in pewter, Jennie uses the clays of and layers of Jugtown Pottery glazes to create her pieces (that often resemble early ones) and set them in her own sterling silver designs. Recently she has begun using enamels (another important part of that same early period) and incorporating them into her designs. She will be offering new work at Jugtown throughout the fall. There is a permanent case of her work in the sales cabin at Jugtown available during open hours.
Crystal King Pottery
Visit Crystal King Pottery's Annual Pottery Pumpkin Patch, Seagrove Style!! Enjoy refreshments under the wisteria covered porch as you browse our newest Assortment of hand-made pottery pumpkins, owl lanterns, and other fall themed pieces!! Also sample our fall release handmade candles in fragrances inspired by the autumn weather. Warm apple Crisp and Harvest Time to name just two. This year’s newest pumpkin and fall designs are released at the opening!
Jugtown Pottery
American craft has been an integral part of Jugtown Pottery’s history since it’s founding in 1917. Juliana Busbee tracked down makers of handcrafted items that complemented the pottery Jacque Busbee was working with the Jugtown potters to produce. Continuing the Busbee vision, Jugtown currently represents more than 70 American artists and crafts-people. The crafts chosen as an offering alongside the pots made at Jugtown offer a diverse experience for the shopper. Even more than that, they help support the livelihood and nourish wonder of each of the artisan’s creativity. Shoppers at Jugtown can expect to find kitchen utensils, beeswax candles, tea towels, wooden toys, garden art, greeting cards, and many more unusual finds. We’re proud of the crafts we carry at Jugtown, all of which are handcrafted around the US. As always, all pottery sold at Jugtown continues to be made on site, by current potters Vernon, Pam, Travis, and Bayle Owens.
Eck McCanless Pottery
Demonstrations on the deck (weather permitting). Eck will demonstrate how he turns multiple colors of clay on the wheel at the same time to create his Agateware. He will also demonstrate the carving techniques he uses to achieve the intricate patterns on his pots.
Thomas Pottery
Festival of Leaves See our latest fall designs, pottery pumpkins and hand-painted barn scenes. Stop in for gift-giving ideas and perhaps a few pieces of our bakeware to prepare your harvest baking. Enjoy fall decorations, tour the studio and shop while enjoying refreshments in a relaxing and festive atmosphere.
Crystal King Pottery
Visit Crystal King Pottery's Annual Pottery Pumpkin Patch, Our Second Weekend of American Craft Week-with fresh kilns of ceramic pumpkins, owls, pumpkin trays and other fall pieces just unloaded for the day!! Enjoy refreshments under the wisteria covered porch as you browse our newest pieces. Also sample our fall release handmade candles in fragrances inspired by the autumn weather. Warm apple Crisp and Harvest Time to name just two. This year’s newest pumpkin and fall designs are released at the opening!
Eck McCanless Pottery
Demonstrations on the deck (weather permitting). Eck will demonstrate how he turns multiple colors of clay on the wheel at the same time to create his Agateware. He will also demonstrate the carving techniques he uses to achieve the intricate patterns on his pots.
JLK Jewelry at Jugtown
Celebrating American Craft Week all the time! JLK Jewelry at Jugtown has been hand making pottery cabochons using Jugtown Pottery clay and glazes since 1999. Crafted in the same manner as Ruskin ceramic plaques that were made in England at Ruskin Pottery. Named after John Ruskin, one of the proponents of the early Arts and Crafts Movement begun in 1860. Although most of the early pieces were set in pewter, Jennie uses the clays of and layers of Jugtown Pottery glazes to create her pieces (that often resemble early ones) and set them in her own sterling silver designs. Recently she has begun using enamels (another important part of that same early period) and incorporating them into her designs. She will be offering new work at Jugtown throughout the fall. There is a permanent case of her work in the sales cabin at Jugtown available during open hours.
The Triangle Studio
Potters’ Pumpkin Patch Trail in Seagrove Saturdays in October 10am - 5pm Gourd Garden at The Triangle Studio October 14th and 21st Gourds will go online just in time to order for the harvest holidays! Visit our Etsy shop to view and purchase those starting at 9am Saturday, Oct. 14th. There will be an outside garden patch of beautiful ceramic gourds for festive holiday decorating. Saturdays throughout the month of October we will have demonstrations by The Triangle Studio members. On our event Saturdays you will meet the artists and watch the clay making process while enjoying delicious refreshments. Feel free to shop weekdays during regular business hours throughout the month of October. Visit our website profile page to see details about events during October at https://potterspumpkinpatch.com/the-triangle-studio/
Pottery by Frank Neef
See where all the magic happens. Frank will have the studio open for tours and explanation of the many steps it takes to go from a lump of clay to a beautiful finished product. He will pull a wheel out on the studio porch, to demonstrate throwing or help you try your hand at forming a porcelain piece on the wheel. Learn about the lifestyle of a Potter with this behind the scenes look into this ancient occupation.
Jugtown Pottery
American craft has been an integral part of Jugtown Pottery’s history since it’s founding in 1917. Juliana Busbee tracked down makers of handcrafted items that complemented the pottery Jacque Busbee was working with the Jugtown potters to produce. Continuing the Busbee vision, Jugtown currently represents more than 70 American artists and crafts-people. The crafts chosen as an offering alongside the pots made at Jugtown offer a diverse experience for the shopper. Even more than that, they help support the livelihood and nourish wonder of each of the artisan’s creativity. Shoppers at Jugtown can expect to find kitchen utensils, beeswax candles, tea towels, wooden toys, garden art, greeting cards, and many more unusual finds. We’re proud of the crafts we carry at Jugtown, all of which are handcrafted around the US. As always, all pottery sold at Jugtown continues to be made on site, by current potters Vernon, Pam, Travis, and Bayle Owens.
Ben Owen Pottery, Inc.
Ben Owen Pottery celebrates American Craft Week offering a variety of works in our retail store. Ben will be in the retail store to to share more about his process.
Carolina Crockery-Hatfield Pottery
Come Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Carolina Crockery Gallery! Celebrating 10 years of business in Seagrove! We will have a sneak peek of new designs in cruets, jugs and plates for the fall and upcoming holiday season. Tastings of dishes with curated flavors of olive oil, vinegars and seasonings will be available. Light refreshments will be served from 11am to 4pm on Saturday October 14th. The Gallery will be open on Sunday, October 15th from Noon to 4:00. We look forward to seeing you here! Carolina Crockery Gallery 326 Adams Road Seagrove, NC 27341 336-879-2426 www.etsy.com/shop/CarolinaCrockery