Seagrove Area Potters Association – "Carolina Arts Unleashed"

From the Ashes of Many Kilns, Seagrove, NC, the Center of Pottery in North Carolina, Rises Every Spring

April 5, 2012December 4, 2014 by admin

Now that’s something to think about. When you finish scratching your head – I’ll explain. When you have to write about annual events, unlike the organizers who can just slap a number in front of the event’s name – we in the media – the elite media – have to come up with a clever ... Read More

A Trip to the 4th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters in Seagrove, NC

November 23, 2011December 4, 2014 by admin

Well, after a trip to Vista Lights in Columbia, SC, I was lucky to get a day in-between before I hit the road again on my way to Seagrove, NC, a 3 1/2 hour trip North of the Carolina Arts headquarters in Bonneau, SC. When I left home it was 37 degrees and as I ... Read More

4th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters Takes Place in Seagrove, NC – Nov. 18-20, 2011

November 7, 2011December 4, 2014 by admin

Planning for the 4th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters is well underway and the participating artists are all busily working on special pieces for the Celebration weekend, as well as on collaborative pieces to be auctioned at the Friday night Gala, on Nov. 18, 2011, from 6-9pm, including a catered reception and live music. The ... Read More

Seagrove, NC, Potters Raise Money for Elementary School Art Departments

February 13, 2011December 4, 2014 by admin

The Seagrove Area Potters Association (SAPA) raised $800 for local schools at the 3rd annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters held in Seagrove, NC, last November. Seagrove and Westmoore elementary schools each received $400 from the organization to be used specifically in the schools’ art departments. Ben Owen presents a check to Westmoore Elementary art teacher ... 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

2nd Annual Celebration of Spring in Seagrove, NC, Takes Place Apr. 17 & 18, 2010

March 30, 2010December 3, 2014 by admin

A year ago I went to the 1st Annual Celebration of Spring in Seagrove and had a great time. You can read what I said about it at this link. From Avery Pottery & Tileworks I hope the weather for the 2nd annual event, taking place on Apr. 17, from 9am-5pm (mostly) and Apr. 18, ... Read More

A Glorious Spring Day in Seagrove, NC

April 20, 2009December 3, 2014 by admin

It was April 18, 2009, and by 6am, Linda and I were in the car headed for Seagrove, NC, for the first day of the Celebration of Spring in Seagrovewhere over 40 potteries in the area would be greeting visitors who would be coming to see new works – many fresh from the potter’s kilns. ... Read More

I’m Going to Seagrove, NC, for Some Kiln Openings

April 14, 2009December 3, 2014 by admin

On the 18th and 19th of April, 2009, Seagrove potters are planning kiln openings and special events in their shops for the Celebration of Spring in Seagrove. Many of these same Seagrove potters who participated in an April 4th kiln firing at the NC Pottery Center in Seagrove will be donating one of their pieces ... Read More