2015-05-11 - Monday - Alex Matisse

Monday I went to the Bechtler Museum for the Alex Matisse talk. It was very well attended (the highest attended Modern Monday ever). I talked to many pottery friends while there. I know, it's hard to imagine that a bunch of pottery enthusiasts would go to hear Alex talk.

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2013-11-02 - Saturday - Alex Matisse workshop

Saturday I attended the Alex Matisse workshop at Clayworks.  Alex wowed us with his throwing techniques, slip-trailing, and general work philosophy.  A good workshop by a talented artist.

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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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