May 2013

Bulldog Pottery in Seagrove, NC, Offers 5th Annual Cousins in Clay - June 1 - 2

Potters, Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke, will host their 5th Annual “Cousins in Clay” with special guest potters David MacDonald, a distinguished potter from Syracuse, NY, and Jack Troy, renowned potter from Huntingdon, PA, at their Seagrove, NC, pottery - Bulldog Pottery. Joining them will be their Carolina pottery “cousin”, Michael Kline from Bakersville, NC. The event takes place on June 1 & 2, 2013.

David MacDonald, a Syracuse University professor emeritus, takes the “power of pattern” on his pottery to the highest level. Jack Troy, a Juniata College professor emeritus, is a ceramics author, teacher, and wood-firing poet. Michael Kline is known for his lyrical floral brush imagery that gracefully wraps around his wood-fired traditional pottery forms. Bruce and Samantha of Bulldog Pottery specialize in iridescent crystalline glazes and imagery that reflect their interests in the natural world. During the two day event meet the potters, ask questions, and add to your pottery collection or begin one. “Cousins in Clay” is a pottery kinship based on a shared appreciation for the pursuit of excellence within the diverse language of clay.

Pottery will be for sale beginning at 10 am on Saturday, June 1. And for those who want to linger awhile for light refreshments will hear Chronis Pou Vasiliou of Greensboro, NC, play his bouzouki music; and at 2pm Michael Kline and Bruce Gholson will give a throwing demonstration. On Sunday, June 2, pottery will be for sale beginning at 10am. The annual potters’ potluck will be at noon, all are welcome to bring a dish and eat while Seagrove potter Will McCanless plays his strings. At 1:30pm Jack Troy will read from his published book of poetry.

This is a great weekend in Seagrove, to meet potters, and pottery collectors, and take part in the conversation about all things clay. Seize the day and spend it in Seagrove, with the “Cousins in Clay.”

Bulldog Pottery is located at 3306 US Hwy 220 Alt, North, outside of Seagrove. Look for their sign and the big blue water tower.

For further information check our NC Commercial Gallery listings, call the pottery at 910/428-9728 or visit (www.bulldogpottery.com).

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