The most exciting pottery event of 2005 is
taking in North Carolina. The Seagrove International Ceramics Conference is
bringing together potters, ceramic artists, collectors, and educators from
around the world. In addition to providing demonstrations, lectures
and panel discussions; there will be traditional craft exhibitions, kiln
building and firings. Add to this some wonderful bluegrass music and great
Southern cooking and you have an absolutely perfect week.
What better place to meet than in Seagrove, North Carolina, the heart of
United States pottery tradition since before the American Revolution. What
better time than 2005, the year the state of North Carolina celebrates its
heritage of Craft Tradition.
This world-class experience will allow participants the unique opportunity
to mingle with and learn from the best ceramics artists in the world.
Alan Caiger-Smith (United Kingdom)
Author and ceramic artist, lusterwares
Scott Barnim (Canada)
Lusterware ceramic artist
Santa Kumar Prajapati and Laxmi Kumar Prajapati, (Nepal)
From a traditional village of 800 potters
Jin Win Wei, China
Head of the Ceramics Dept., Jingdezhen Ceramics Institute
Marino Moretti, (Italy)
Contemporary majolica from a traditional family
Thancoupie, Australia
World Famous Aboriginal ceramic artist
Joe Bosco, Australia
Aboriginal ceramic artist
Esthela Dagua, Miriam Vargas, Ecuador
Hand built pottery from the rainforests
Longquan Ceramic Artists (China)
Famous for Celadon glazes
Neville Assad-Salha, Australia and Lebanon
Internationally known for his large sculptural ceramic
work.
Noted lecturers include:
Walter Ostrom (Canada)
Professor, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Joe Molinaro (United States)
Professor, Eastern Kentucky University
Doug Casebeer (United States)
Chair of Ceramics at Anderson Ranch
Dr. Terry Zug (United States)
Retired Professor, UNC Chapel Hill
Dr. Louise Hamby (Australia)
Research Fellow, Australian National University
Gerry Williams (United States)
Past editor and founder of The Studio Potter magazineThere will be a
lecture on the celadon tradition on Longquan.
Other scheduled activities include:
A visit the Pottery Studios and exhibitions
Seagrove and the Montgomery Community College
Dinner and Dance-Evening with the Animals,
North Carolina Zoological Park
Building and firing a large-scale sculpture
Demonstrations and exhibitions of spinning, weaving, quilting, basket
making and blacksmithing.
Eight Seagrove potters will be doing demonstrations
WHY SEAGROVE?
“The potters of Piedmont North Carolina hold a unique position in the
United States because they have a continual tradition of pottery making,
dating back before the American Revolution. In all other areas of this
country, the traditions that existed for hundreds of years died out before
or during World War II.”
1st annual Seagrove Pottery Festival Booklet
November 21, 1982
There is nowhere else in America where a Sunday drive down country backroads
includes tantilizing glimpses of kiln stacks in the woods. The simple signs
nailed to trees at the end of long, dirt driveways reflect the two hundred
year history of Seagrove. Cole, Owen, Teague, Craven, Graves, and Craig to
name but a few.
The tradition is being carried on by the current generation. There are more
than 100 working potters, old and new in Seagrove. Most sell their work
directly to the public from their studios. On any afternoon you can step
into their world and experience the thrill of watching clay being turned and
burned into a vessel.
It is also the home of the North Carolina Pottery Center which promotes
public awareness and appreciation of the history, heritage, and ongoing
tradition of pottery making.
HOW TO REGISTER
Conference cost: $375.00
Includes four lunches and six dinners
Students: $275.00
Includes four lunches and six dinners
A $100 deposit will insure your place
For Additional information Please Contact:
Randolph Arts Guild
123 Sunset Avenue
P.O. Box 1033
Asheboro, NC 27204-1033
e-mail: arts@asheboro.com
office: (+1) 336 629-0399
fax: (+1) 336 629-2892
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