Stepping Into The Craft - Summers In Seagrove

July 5, 2025 - July 27, 2025

Weekends in July Hours vary at individual shops 

While Seagrove pottery shops are open throughout the year, many studios will have special events taking place during the month of July for Stepping into the Craft – Summers in Seagrove. Visitors can expect anything from kiln openings, demonstrations, hands-on experiences in clay and more. We hope you can plan your visit for a first-hand look at the process of making pottery and discover why Seagrove was voted America’s #1 Town for Craft.

Individual shops plan their own events. Please remember that most shops are typically open, even if they don’t have a special event planned that weekend. You will need to work directly with individual studios for any events that may require reservations (hands-on experiences, etc).

Seagrove is a vibrant community of potters who make their craft year-round. Potters welcome visitors to their studios and shops throughout the year. Shops are dotted along the Pottery Highway, NC 705 and adjacent roads. When you visit Seagrove, you have an opportunity to meet the potters, purchase unique handmade items, and perhaps even see a demonstration or tour a studio.

Select the tabs below for more information and list of participating pottery shops!

We look forward to your visit to Seagrove!

DirtWorks Pottery

1226 NC Hwy 705 • Seagrove, 27341   |   Friday 7/5 - Saturday 7/6   |   10AM - 5PM
336-873-8979   |  
Read more about the studio
We will be giving backroom studio tours and doing wheel throwing demonstrations.

Seagrove Art Pottery

402 E. Main Street • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday & Sunday   |   11am - 5pm
336-872-4054   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio
Light up your summer nights with our summer birds and cutout collection of lights. Select "Read more about our studio" to see photos.

Carolina Crockery-Hatfield Pottery

326 Adams Road • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday, 7/6   |   10am - 4:30 pm
3368792426   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Join Carolina Crockery Gallery during Seagrove's "Stepping into Craft" weekends this July (July 6th - 28th) for a unique experience that combines the art of pottery with the delicious world of olive oils and vinegars!

Throughout the month, we'll be showcasing a curated selection of handcrafted pottery perfect for showcasing your favorite culinary creations. Imagine drizzling your favorite EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) or balsamic vinegar from a stunning, hand-made cruet or jug, or serving a spice blend in a coordinating dish.

Here's what you can expect:

Exquisite Pottery: Explore a variety of handcrafted pottery pieces ideal for serving and storing your favorite olive oils and vinegars. Jugs, cruets and more - find the perfect complement to your decorative style!
Olive Oil & Vinegar Tastings: Sample a delightful selection of high-quality olive oils and vinegars, sourced from around the world. Discover new flavor profiles and learn how to pair them perfectly with your meals.
Meet the Artists: Chat with the talented potters who created the beautiful pieces on display. Learn about their process and passion for creating functional works of art.

Stepping into the Craft & Taste the Flavors is the perfect opportunity to:
Find unique gifts for the food lover in your life!
Elevate your home kitchen with beautiful servingware.
Expand your culinary horizons with new olive oil and vinegar pairings.

Food tastings will vary each weekend, recipes will be available for sharing. Tasting hours are 11am to 3:30 pm.
Event is FREE!

Windsong Pottery

6109 Brantley Gordon Rd. • Denton, 27239   |   FRI. - SUN. 6/12 6/14   |   9:00 - 6:00
336-857-2485   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Windsong will have fresh pottery this weekend. Come out and enjoy your travels and great finds .

Carolina Crockery-Hatfield Pottery

326 Adams Road • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday, 7/13   |   10 am - 4:30 PM
3368792426   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Join Carolina Crockery Gallery during Seagrove's "Stepping into Craft" weekends this July (July 6th - 28th) for a unique experience that combines the art of pottery with the delicious world of olive oils and vinegars!

Throughout the month, we'll be showcasing a curated selection of handcrafted pottery perfect for showcasing your favorite culinary creations. Imagine drizzling your favorite EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) or balsamic vinegar from a stunning, hand-made cruet or jug, or serving a spice blend in a coordinating dish.

Here's what you can expect:

Exquisite Pottery: Explore a variety of handcrafted pottery pieces ideal for serving and storing your favorite olive oils and vinegars. Jugs, cruets and more - find the perfect complement to your decorative style!
Olive Oil & Vinegar Tastings: Sample a delightful selection of high-quality olive oils and vinegars, sourced from around the world. Discover new flavor profiles and learn how to pair them perfectly with your meals.
Meet the Artists: Chat with the talented potters who created the beautiful pieces on display. Learn about their process and passion for creating functional works of art.

Stepping into the Craft & Taste the Flavors is the perfect opportunity to:
Find unique gifts for the food lover in your life!
Elevate your home kitchen with beautiful servingware.
Expand your culinary horizons with new olive oil and vinegar pairings.

Food tastings will vary each weekend, recipes will be available for sharing. Tasting hours are 11am to 3:30 pm.
Event is FREE!

Eck McCanless Pottery

6077 Old US Highway 220 • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday, July 13   |   10am - 5pm
(336) 873-7412   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
We are celebrating the shop's 13th anniversary with a special limited-edition color. Limited-edition pieces will be available while supplies last. Each piece is signed and numbered.

Enjoy demonstrations on the covered deck. 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. Lots of fans will be employed to circulate the air and keep you cool. Ice cold water and refreshments will be available.

Eck's sister, Fiva McCanless, will join us with her "whimsical and sometimes weird" hand-painted pottery.

DirtWorks Pottery

1226 NC Hwy 705 • Seagrove, 27341   |   Friday 7/12 - Saturday 7/13   |   10AM - 5PM
336-873-8979   |  
Read more about the studio
We will be giving backroom studio tours and doing wheel throwing demonstrations.

Seagrove Art Pottery

402 E. Main Street • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday & Sunday   |   11am - 5pm
336-872-4054   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio
Light up your summer nights with our summer birds and cutout collection of lights. Select "Read more about our studio" to see photos.

Fiva McCanless Pottery

  |   Saturday 7/13   |   10-5
919-357-2677   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio
Pop up event at Eck McCanless Pottery!

I’ll be setting up a table of my newest quirky works.

Windsong Pottery

6109 Brantley Gordon Rd. • Denton, 27239   |   Fri. - Sun 6/19-- 6/21   |   9:00-6:00
336-857-2485   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Windsong will have fresh pottery this weekend. Come out and enjoy your travels and great finds .

DirtWorks Pottery

1226 NC Hwy 705 • Seagrove, 27341   |   Friday 7/19 - Saturday 7/20   |   10AM - 5PM
336-873-8979   |  
Read more about the studio
We will be giving backroom studio tours and doing wheel throwing demonstrations.

Pottery by Frank Neef

258 E. Main St • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday, July 20   |   11am - 4pm
336-872-4013   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Take a look into the life and work of a potter. Frank will be giving studio tours and talking about his over 4 decades as a full time potter. Wheel throwing demonstrations, will run from 11 to 4, Saturday July 20th. You will also have a chance to try your hand at throwing a piece of porcelain on the wheel, with help if needed. Go behind the scenes and go home with a little clay dust on your clothes.

Eck McCanless Pottery

6077 Old US Highway 220 • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday, July 20   |   10am - 5pm
(336) 873-7412   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Enjoy demonstrations on the covered deck. 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. Lots of fans will be employed to circulate the air and keep you cool.

Crystal King Pottery

2475 Hwy 705 • Seagrove, 27314   |   Saturday July 13 th   |   10 am-5pm
910-695-0029   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Usually Held Saturdays in June, and July . Classes for up to 12 people are opened up for pre-booking spots two weeks before classes held Saturdays in the summer. From make your own Face jug or Mugs, to pumpkin, flower and slab building classes. Each class is planned with pre-turned pieces and then instruction is given step by step of how to add features to make your very own "heirloom" piece.

The pieces are left to dry and then be glazed and fired and in a few weeks are ready for pick up or shipping optional.
Book your spots on CrystalKingPottery.studio for family and friends and enjoy an art experience in Seagrove!

Seagrove Art Pottery

402 E. Main Street • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday & Sunday   |   11am - 5pm
336-872-4054   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio
Light up your summer nights with our summer birds and cutout collection of lights. Select "Read more about our studio" to see photos.

Carolina Crockery-Hatfield Pottery

326 Adams Road • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday, 7/20   |   10 am - 4:30 pm
3368792426   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Join Carolina Crockery Gallery during Seagrove's "Stepping into Craft" weekends this July (July 6th - 28th) for a unique experience that combines the art of pottery with the delicious world of olive oils and vinegars!

Throughout the month, we'll be showcasing a curated selection of handcrafted pottery perfect for showcasing your favorite culinary creations. Imagine drizzling your favorite EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) or balsamic vinegar from a stunning, hand-made cruet or jug, or serving a spice blend in a coordinating dish.

Here's what you can expect:

Exquisite Pottery: Explore a variety of handcrafted pottery pieces ideal for serving and storing your favorite olive oils and vinegars. Jugs, cruets and more - find the perfect complement to your decorative style!
Olive Oil & Vinegar Tastings: Sample a delightful selection of high-quality olive oils and vinegars, sourced from around the world. Discover new flavor profiles and learn how to pair them perfectly with your meals.
Meet the Artists: Chat with the talented potters who created the beautiful pieces on display. Learn about their process and passion for creating functional works of art.

Stepping into the Craft & Taste the Flavors is the perfect opportunity to:
Find unique gifts for the food lover in your life!
Elevate your home kitchen with beautiful servingware.
Expand your culinary horizons with new olive oil and vinegar pairings.

Food tastings will vary each weekend, recipes will be available for sharing. Tasting hours are 11am to 3:30 pm.
Event is FREE!

Crystal King Pottery

2475 Hwy 705 • Seagrove, 27314   |   Saturday July 27th   |   10am-5pm
910-695-0029   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Usually Held Saturdays in June, and July . Classes for up to 12 people are opened up for pre-booking spots two weeks before classes held Saturdays in the summer. From make your own Face jug or Mugs, to pumpkin, flower and slab building classes. Each class is planned with pre-turned pieces and then instruction is given step by step of how to add features to make your very own "heirloom" piece.

The pieces are left to dry and then be glazed and fired and in a few weeks are ready for pick up or shipping optional.
Book your spots on CrystalKingPottery.studio for family and friends and enjoy an art experience in Seagrove!

Carolina Crockery-Hatfield Pottery

326 Adams Road • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday, 7/27   |   10 am - 4:30 pm
3368792426   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Join Carolina Crockery Gallery during Seagrove's "Stepping into Craft" weekends this July (July 6th - 28th) for a unique experience that combines the art of pottery with the delicious world of olive oils and vinegars!

Throughout the month, we'll be showcasing a curated selection of handcrafted pottery perfect for showcasing your favorite culinary creations. Imagine drizzling your favorite EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) or balsamic vinegar from a stunning, hand-made cruet or jug, or serving a spice blend in a coordinating dish.

Here's what you can expect:

Exquisite Pottery: Explore a variety of handcrafted pottery pieces ideal for serving and storing your favorite olive oils and vinegars. Jugs, cruets and more - find the perfect complement to your decorative style!
Olive Oil & Vinegar Tastings: Sample a delightful selection of high-quality olive oils and vinegars, sourced from around the world. Discover new flavor profiles and learn how to pair them perfectly with your meals.
Meet the Artists: Chat with the talented potters who created the beautiful pieces on display. Learn about their process and passion for creating functional works of art.

Stepping into the Craft & Taste the Flavors is the perfect opportunity to:
Find unique gifts for the food lover in your life!
Elevate your home kitchen with beautiful servingware.
Expand your culinary horizons with new olive oil and vinegar pairings.

Food tastings will vary each weekend, recipes will be available for sharing. Tasting hours are 11am to 3:30 pm.
Event is FREE!

Windsong Pottery

6109 Brantley Gordon Rd. • Denton, 27239   |   Fri.-Sun. 6/26-6/28   |   9:00-6:00
336-857-2485   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Windsong will have fresh pottery this weekend. Come out and enjoy your travels and great finds .

DirtWorks Pottery

1226 NC Hwy 705 • Seagrove, 27341   |   Friday 7/26 - Saturday 7/27   |   10AM - 5PM
336-873-8979   |  
Read more about the studio
We will be giving backroom studio tours and doing wheel throwing demonstrations.

Pottery by Frank Neef

258 E. Main St • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday, July 27   |   11am - 4pm
336-872-4013   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Wheel throwing demonstrates and studio tour will be available from 11 to 4 Saturday July 27th. Step behind to scenes and into the dust. Frank will be giving studio tours, and talking about his over 40 years as a full time potter. See how pots flow from the wheel through all the various steps through the final firing. Frank will be demonstrating wheel throwing and will be assisting guests try their hand at throwing a piece of porcelain on the wheel.

Eck McCanless Pottery

6077 Old US Highway 220 • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday, July 27   |   10am - 5pm
(336) 873-7412   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio   |   Website
Enjoy demonstrations on the covered deck. 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. Lots of fans will be employed to circulate the air and keep you cool.

Seagrove Art Pottery

402 E. Main Street • Seagrove, 27341   |   Saturday & Sunday   |   11am - 5pm
336-872-4054   |   [email protected]
Read more about the studio
Light up your summer nights with our summer birds and cutout collection of lights. Select "Read more about our studio" to see photos.