member aprons
Aprons are available for $15. plus $.50 for each letter, if you wish to have your name embroidered. Orders may be placed with Linda Perry, payment in advance as they are individual non-refundable orders placed with the embroiderer.
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Traveling North? _ Spend a day at the Pottery Capital of The U.S.
Seagrove Pottery
Nestled in the countryside of North Carolina you’ll find the largest concentration of working potters in the United States. The tiny town of Seagrove, only 0.7 square miles with a population of 228, boasts the big title of handmade pottery capital of the United States. Seagrove pottery is known around the world and a must for any art aficionados.
Along with a few neighboring towns, within a 20-mile radius, you’ll find about 100 pottery shops; 70 of which are open to the public. The shops offer a range of pottery, from functional everyday use to sculptural, folk art, historical forms, and even face jugs. Many of the North Carolina potters can be found along the nearly thirty-mile span along Highway 705.
Seagrove, North Carolina refers to a region with one of the United States’ largest communities of potters. Pottery in North Carolina dates back to the late 1700s, when Colonial potters began to make earthenware goods including jugs, crocks, pots and storage jars from the local red clay.
Many of the first Seagrove potters were Scots-Irish immigrants. At that time most of the pottery produced was functional, glazed earthenware. Today the potters are considered artists and expert craftsmen.
For over 35 years Seagrove has hosted the annual Seagrove Pottery Festival, held the weekend before Thanksgiving and featuring local potters. The largest pottery community in the U.S. comes together with traditional craftspeople in celebration of Seagrove potters for this special event to sell their wares during the two-day festival.
North Carolina Pottery Center
The NC Pottery Center is the best place to start a visit to the Seagrove area. At the center, you can pick up a Seagrove pottery map, learn about the history of the pottery in the area as well as any current special events.
The Seagrove Area Potters Association is another great resource when visiting this area. They are dedicated to promoting the local pottery community that works and resides in Seagrove. They are located at 413 E Main St. in Seagrove.
