Upcoming Events
Takuro Shibata - 12/02/2025
Takuro Shibata is a ceramic artist originally from Japan, and currently lives in Seagrove, North Carolina which is the biggest pottery community in the U.S.. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Applied Chemistry from Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan. After graduation, he became an apprentice of a potter in Shigaraki which is one of the […]
Past Events
Bill Jones - 11/04/2025
I grew up in an old stone farmhouse and from an early age found beauty in simple articulations of material. A loosely laid stone wall, a sketch done with a finger in damp sand, the haphazard stability of a quickly erected structure. As a potter, I work with simple materials and methods in a constant […]
Liz Paley - 10/07/2025
Elizabeth teaches continuing wheel and glaze classes at Claymakers in Durham. Her clay creations have been exhibited in Strictly Functional Pottery National, the Charlie Cummings Gallery, Baltimore Clayworks, Cedar Creek Gallery, The Clay Studio (Philadelphia), and the North Carolina Botanical Garden Sculpture show, among other places, and have toured as part of the permanent collection […]
Anne Partna - 09/02/2025
Throwing a closed form on a potters wheel takes a bit of mastering, but once you do, it opens up a whole new range of possibilities. From pumpkins to birds and cats – Anne will show how to utilize the closed form throwing technique to explore the sculptural side of ceramics.
Kyle Carpenter - 04/01/2025
Kyle Carpenter was born and raised in Raleigh, NC. He attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2000. Kyle soon married and made his permanent home in Asheville. In 2002, he built a salt-kiln and made a studio at his home. In the spring of […]
Rose Hardesty - 02/04/2025
Bio: Rose Hardesty is a visual artist who was born in Ventura, CA, and is currently living and working in Asheville, NC. She creates functional and sculptural wood fired ceramic pieces inspired by the natural world and informed by imagination. Her work seeks to marry seemingly disparate elements of the art and craft world, blurring […]
Kate Waltman - 11/05/2024
Bio Kate Waltman graduated from Alfred University in 2010 and has been making pots in Seagrove ever since. Kate’s pots are made using local materials, boldly carved with organic patterns inspired by Art Deco design, and fired in a variety of atmospheric kilns. She is the owner and co-founder of The Triangle Studio, which houses several […]
David Roswell - 10/01/2024
David Roswell David Roswell is a studio potter based in Durham, North Carolina. After completing an apprenticeship with Rusty Sieck, David set up a studio at home, and fires a soda kiln he converted from an old gas kiln. David sells his work at galleries, craft shows, and online. Process drives my creative journey. I […]
Delores Farmer - 09/03/2024
Hi! I am Delores Farmer, a Durham Native and potter based in Durham NC. I own and manage, Delores Pottery at Geer st and Delores Pottery at Liberty Arts. I really enjoy creating an environment where people can relax and tune out the world. It’s like therapy for some people and I’m beyond grateful to […]
PotLuck Dinner - 05/07/2024
This event is for TPG members only. Remember to bring a side to go with pulled pork and chicken. Don’t forget to bring a piece or two of your pottery to show the guild, along with a business card.
Wei Sun - 04/02/2024
Artist Bio + Artist Statement: Born in Nanjing, China, Wei moved to US in 1994 and has been living in Raleigh, NC since 1998. He first discovered NC ceramics around 2010 on a pottery tour to Seagrove, NC. Soon after that, he started taking foundation classes at local art centers in Raleigh, and continued his […]