September 7 - Saturday - The Potters Market Invitational at the Mint Museum

Saturday I attended the Ninth Annual Potters Market Invitational show at the Mint Museum.  The show is a treasure consisting of North Carolina potters invited from around the state.  It's always an exciting time for a pottery nut like me to hobnob with the stars.  Everyone is so friendly that it takes me a long time to get around the tent.  It's held in a huge tent on the lawn that's large enough to hold 41 potters displays and still have plenty of walking room.

There was also a demonstration tent out front where several of my friends were doing demos.  It was good to catch up with everyone.

Potters working in the demo tent.

Potters talking in the demo tent.

Donna Craven.

Jim Whalen (right) with friends Diane Davis and Bill Chris.

Akira Satake with our own Jan Anderson.

Jan with Ben Owen.

Michel Bayne.

Alex Matisse.

Smantha Henneke.
Bruce Gholson was unavailable to join us.

Greg Scott watching Adrienne Dellinger's booth.

Julie Wiggins.

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February 1 - Ben Owen III reception

Ben Owen III arrived tonight for the workshop this weekend.  We had a nice reception tonight with a great turnout.  Ben's slideshow documented his family history and that of the Seagrove area.  It also detailed all the steps he goes through to mix his clay and how he makes some of his large pots.

After the reception a group of us joined him for a late supper of sushi.  It was a relaxing meal with good friends and the perfect end to a tumultuous day.

I am looking forward to the workshop this weekend as it promises to be a good one.

That's Ben on the left.

Good slideshow/talk.

After a good meal.

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