Blue Ridge Potters Guild Annual Show & Sale: Day One
Blue Ridge Potters Guild Annual Show & Sale – Roanoke, VA
Join us for the Blue Ridge Potters Guild's premier pottery event of the year—a celebration of handcrafted ceramic art from some of the most talented potters in Virginia and the surrounding Appalachian region. This highly anticipated pottery show and sale will be held in Roanoke, Virginia, and showcases functional and decorative ceramic works including mugs, bowls, sculptures, vases, and more.
Whether you're a collector, casual shopper, or fellow ceramic artist, you'll find unique, one-of-a-kind pottery pieces for your home or as thoughtful gifts. Meet the artists, learn about their techniques, and experience the beauty and diversity of handmade pottery up close.
Location:
Patrick Henry High School
2102 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
November 8th from 10 am - 6 pm & November 9th from 11 am - 5 pm
Admission is free and open to the public. Ample parking available.
Don’t miss this opportunity to support local artists, find something special, and enjoy the vibrant arts community of Roanoke, VA. Presented by the Blue Ridge Potters Guild, promoting the ceramic arts for over 30 years.
Blue Ridge Potters Guild Annual Show & Sale: Day Two
Blue Ridge Potters Guild Annual Show & Sale – Roanoke, VA
Join us for the Blue Ridge Potters Guild's premier pottery event of the year—a celebration of handcrafted ceramic art from some of the most talented potters in Virginia and the surrounding Appalachian region. This highly anticipated pottery show and sale will be held in Roanoke, Virginia, and showcases functional and decorative ceramic works including mugs, bowls, sculptures, vases, and more.
Whether you're a collector, casual shopper, or fellow ceramic artist, you'll find unique, one-of-a-kind pottery pieces for your home or as thoughtful gifts. Meet the artists, learn about their techniques, and experience the beauty and diversity of handmade pottery up close.
Location:
Patrick Henry High School
2102 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
November 8th from 10 am - 6 pm & November 9th from 11 am - 5 pm
Admission is free and open to the public. Ample parking available.
Don’t miss this opportunity to support local artists, find something special, and enjoy the vibrant arts community of Roanoke, VA. Presented by the Blue Ridge Potters Guild, promoting the ceramic arts for over 30 years.
Stencils for Dynamic Ceramic Surface with Shalya Marsh
Do you want to create more dynamic and personalized surfaces on your pots? In this workshop you will learn how to make and use stencils to create incredible ceramic surfaces!
In this hands-on workshop, Shalya Marsh will demonstrate her strategies for using craft cutters (such as the Silhouette Cameo and Cricket Maker) to cut stencils for dynamic ceramic surfaces. Whether you have a craft cutter, or are thinking of getting one, this workshop will introduce you to a variety of ways to make and use stencils. Not a fan of technology but really want to know how to use stencils to spice up your surfaces. Have no fear, this process also works with hand cut stencils.
Juried Student Show Closing Reception
Please join us to celebrate the amazing work of our area students! Light refreshments will be provided. Awards will be announced at 5:30.
2024 Pottery Show
The BRPG Annual Show and Sale has been held yearly since 2000.
During that first year, the show hosted 15 of the Guild’s ceramic artists at Virginia Western Community College.
Through the years, the venue has changed several times to accommodate as many as 70 potters. The show is currently held at Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia during the fall season. Highlights of the event include multiple exhibits and the sale of diverse ceramic art including contemporary sculpture, wall art, and functional ware. Throughout the weekend, customers have the opportunity to observe potters demonstrate various clay techniques and decorating skills. For added fun, show attendees have the chance of winning one of the beautiful door prizes, all of which have been donated by participating potters.
Example Workshop
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Molly Walter
Molly guided participants through her carving process, from choosing an appropriate clay body, design considerations, carving techniques and airbrushed underglaze application. You can find her work at Clayspace Co-op Gallery in Asheville, NC, Online, and in local shows.
Sculptural Teapots with Julie Elkins
Julie Elkins’ took our sculptural teapot-making skills to the next level!