Meredith Heywood – "Carolina Arts Unleashed"

Some Things You Never Plan On – Another Trip to Seagrove, NC

June 6, 2012December 4, 2014 by admin

One of the many plans we had for the big Memorial Day weekend was to make a trip to Seagrove, NC, to attend the Cousins in Clay event at Bulldog Pottery and a spring kiln opening at Whynot Pottery – both taking place on Saturday, May 26, 2012. For a couple of weeks before that ... Read More

A Trip to Seagrove, NC, to a Fundraiser for the NC Pottery Center – The Potter’s Palette – Feb. 4, 2012

February 8, 2012December 4, 2014 by admin

As is usually the case – many planets have to come into alignment for Linda and I to be able to go somewhere together. I hate it when I have to go somewhere without her and she hates it even more than I do, but it just so happened that the Feb. 2012 issue of ... Read More

On the First Day of Winter My Christmas Fruitcake Arrived in the Mail – Oh the Joy!

December 22, 2011December 4, 2014 by admin

So, it’s 6:30am and I wake up. Linda has already gone to her 911 dispatch job and there’s no covers on me and it’s a little cool. It only got down in the 50′s overnight so it was a little warm for covers. It’s the first day of Winter, Dec. 21, 2011, and the Amazon ... Read More

The Annual Spring Kiln Opening at Whynot Pottery in Seagrove, NC, Takes Place – Apr. 16 and 17, 2011

April 6, 2011December 4, 2014 by admin

The annual Spring Kiln Opening at Whynot Pottery in Seagrove, NC, will take place on April 16, 10am-5pm and April 17, from 10am-4pm. I know there will be other kiln openings in Seagrove during this time and we’ll get to that, but these folks sent us info and they are good supporters of Carolina Arts. We ... Read More

Word and Pictures are Starting to Come Out from the 3rd Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters in Seagrove, NC

November 20, 2010December 3, 2014 by admin

Some of the blogging potters in Seagrove, NC, who are part of the 3rd Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters have started posting pictures and feedback on their blogs. If you can’t read between the lines – I couldn’t go this year – I’m spend the weekend working on another pottery project. Announcement coming soon. First ... Read More

The Big Clay and Blog Exhibit to be Shown at the Campbell House Galleries in Southern Pines, NC, is Almost Here

September 28, 2010December 3, 2014 by admin

I’m sure some of you can’t wait until this exhibit has come and gone and I know one of those people is Meredith Heywood of Whynot Pottery in Seagrove, NC. This was all her idea, and I’m sure she’ll be more careful about expressing those ideas out loud in the future. It’s been a lot ... Read More

The Exhibit “Clay ‘n Blogs: Telling a Story” is Just Around the Corner, but it has Started Already

August 31, 2010December 3, 2014 by admin

Did you ever want to buy a teapot that was made in New Zealand or some teabowls that were made in Australia? If so – you’re in luck. I’m going to tell you how you can do just that. But, first… So, it’s almost September and I guess it’s time for another reminder of the ... Read More

Upcoming Events in Seagrove, NC, for Those Who Plan Ahead

July 4, 2010December 4, 2014 by admin

Believe it or not – there are a few folks who don’t know about Seagrove, NC – the center of North Carolina pottery. I mean – most around the world who know anything about clay – know about Seagrove, but some folks still don’t and a few others appreciate a heads up on events taking ... Read More

A Visit to the 2009 Celebration of Seagrove Potters Festival in Seagrove, NC – Part I

November 26, 2009December 3, 2014 by admin

I’m going to let you know right off the bat – this could be a three-parter with all the info I have to offer about this event. It involves much more than the Celebration event in itself. So bear with me while I take you on my journey. I hope some of you will enjoy ... Read More

Those Seagrove Potters Are At It Again!

July 17, 2009December 3, 2014 by admin

I bet some of you thought this was going to be about a drive-by shooting on the streets of Seagrove, NC – one pottery gang taking out a few of their rivals from another pottery gang or about the authorities finding bones at the bottom of someone’s kiln. No such luck. It’s just another boring ... Read More