Come have some fun with us!

Kick off Fall of 2023 by joining the Seagrove Potters in the celebration of “American Craft Week”. Seagrove, NC was voted America’s #1 Town for Craft Lovers. With 200+ years of pottery tradition, come discover for yourself what makes this a special place to visit. Observe demonstrations of wheel throwing, and visit kiln openings and much more. The potters are willing to share behind the scenes activities, so you can join in the fun! Located in the central piedmont of North Carolina where more than 100 ceramic artists call this tourist destination home. Experience Seagrove’s pottery tradition on a self-guided tour of over 50 working studios in the Handmade Pottery Capital of the United States. Visitors can shop galleries from the town’s center, extending to a 20-mile radius along the scenic NC Pottery Highway. Tour individual shops to experience Seagrove’s tradition, meet the potters and discover the limitless talent that thrives within this creative community. Plan to spend the day, we guarantee you’ll want to come back.

Activities for October 7-8th are listed below. Be sure to check our Events Page for American Craft Week for any updates as we get closer! So much to do this weekend and the next! Many events continue through October 14th & 15th, some throughout the month of October!
Web page: https://discoverseagrove.com/events/american-craft-week-2023/

Potters Pumpkin Patch Trail.

This weekend of October 7th kicks off a whole month of fun weekends with seasonal pottery offerings. Treat yourself and a friend to a day in the country on the Potters’ Pumpkin Patch Trail during the month of October.

This October find the latest fall designs such as pottery pumpkins, ceramic gourds, woodland creatures, autumn leaf pottery, scented candles, home décor and much more. These participating Seagrove shops are open throughout the week in full autumn splendor. Every Saturday in October has a variety of activities to experience as these five shops host special Fall events that change from week to week.
Participating shops include: The Triangle Studio, Crystal King Pottery, Blue Hen Pottery, Seagrove Stoneware and Thomas Pottery.

Be sure to check each shop’s open hours and Saturday event details on their event website as they vary from location to location.

Carolina Crockery-Hatfield Pottery

Anniversary Event

Oct 7th & 8th
Saturday10-4, Sunday Noon-4

Oct 14th & 15th
Saturday10-4, Sunday Noon-4

Come Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of opening Carolina Crockery Gallery!

We will have a sneak peek of new designs in cruets, jugs and plates for the fall and upcoming holiday season. Tastings of dishes with curated flavors of olive oil, vinegars and seasonings will be available. Light refreshments will be served from 11am to 4pm on Saturday October 7th.

We will continue the celebration through the 14th & 15th!

We look forward to seeing you here!

Carolina Crockery Gallery
326 Adams Road Seagrove, NC 27341
3368792426 | [email protected]

From the Ground Up

R.D. Mahan Kiln Opening & Turkey Roast

This year's turkey will be a "Turkey Jerky" that can be eaten after browsing a selection of our latest pots. R.D. was my father, the late Ronald Dewitt Mahan. This is our kiln opening in honor of the man whose courage, determination and energy inspired me to create whatever I desire. It's a yearly event at the studio to celebrate pottery and family, together with friends from more than thirty five years of making pottery in Seagrove. I will have new work available fresh from the kilns. There will be wood-fired pots and electric-fired pots: tree pots, platters, soul pots, bells, and more, some made from local clay. Refreshments to go. Admission: FREE

From the Ground Up

172 Crestwood Rd • Robbins, 27325 | 10am-5pm

910-464-6228 | [email protected]
http://www.fromthegrounduppots.com/

Pottery by Frank Neef

Demo 11 to 4. Saturday only.

See where all the magic happens. Frank will have the studio open for tours and explanation of the many steps it takes to go from a lump of clay to a beautiful finished product. He will pull a wheel out on the studio porch, to demonstrate throwing or help you try your hand at forming a porcelain piece on the wheel. Learn about the lifestyle of a Potter with this behind the scenes look into this ancient occupation.

258 E. Main St • Seagrove, 27341

Gallery 10 to 5, Demo 11 to 4. Saturday only. Closed Sunday

336-872-4013 | [email protected]

Jugtown Pottery

American craft has been an integral part of Jugtown Pottery’s history since it’s founding in 1917. Juliana Busbee tracked down makers of handcrafted items that complemented the pottery Jacque Busbee was working with the Jugtown potters to produce. Continuing the Busbee vision, Jugtown currently represents more than 70 American artists and crafts-people. The crafts chosen as an offering alongside the pots made at Jugtown offer a diverse experience for the shopper. Even more than that, they help support the livelihood and nourish wonder of each of the artisan’s creativity. Shoppers at Jugtown can expect to find kitchen utensils, beeswax candles, tea towels, wooden toys, garden art, greeting cards, and many more unusual finds. We’re proud of the crafts we carry at Jugtown, all of which are handcrafted around the US. As always, all pottery sold at Jugtown continues to be made on site, by current potters Vernon, Pam, Travis, and Bayle Owens.

Jugtown Pottery
330 Jugtown Road • Seagrove, 27341 |

Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30 - 5:00

910-464-3266 | jugtownware.com

Eck McCanless Pottery

Saturday, 10am to 5pm

Demonstrations on the deck (weather permitting). Eck will demonstrate how he turns multiple colors of clay on the wheel at the same time to create his Agateware. He will also demonstrate the carving techniques he uses to achieve the intricate patterns on his pots.

6077 Old US Highway 220 • Seagrove, 27341 | (336) 873-7412 | [email protected]

Ben Owen Pottery

Ben Owen Pottery celebrates American Craft Week offering a variety of works in their retail store. Ben will demonstrate on the potters wheel (1pm-4pm)

Ben Owen Pottery

105 Bens Pl • Seagrove, 27341 11am-5pm

336-879-2262 | benowenpottery.com

16th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters Fall Festival and Tour 2023

November 18th & 19th, 2023

Save the date! The Celebration of Seagrove Potters 16th Annual Festival will take place in the historic Luck’s Cannery in addition to a Studio Tour. The event will be held Saturday, November 18th through Sunday, November 19th, 2023.

9am-5pm Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday

Early bird shopping will be planned for Saturday morning. The Saturday show is from 9am to 5pm with demonstrations, and collaborative auction pieces available for bidding. The Sunday show hours will be from 10am to 4pm. This is an all indoor event and promises to be a lot of fun!

A Studio Tour in the Seagrove Area will also take place, giving visitors a chance to see new work created for this special weekend.

Check out more details here!

Accommodations and travel information are easy to access through the Heart of North Carolina Website! Check their information at www.heartofnorthcarolina.com for resources on hotels, food, travel concerns and even more family fun in the area. We love our tourism partners!

We think you'll love what you find here in Seagrove, the Pottery Capital of the USA.

Our potteries here in Seagrove are open all year round with new pieces being restocked weekly. Many shops can show you "creations" in process during your visit.

Here's a color PDF of our Seagrove Pottery shops. Please call ahead to verify hours and availability!

Look over the Google Map of the shops in the area.

Stay the night! Our out-of-town guests can utilize the Heart of NC website for friendly advice on overnight accommodations.

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