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, with family and friends, making pottery in Seagrove for almost 40 years. 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. Refreshments to go.

This event is a self-guided tour of five pottery galleries each offering special Fall themed items and experiences throughout the month of October. Find your perfect pottery pumpkin and more on the Potters’ Pumpkin Patch Trail along Pottery Highway 705 in Seagrove. Visit Blue Hen Pottery, Crystal King Pottery, Seagrove Stoneware, Thomas Pottery and The Triangle Studio, during weekly business hours, or as they host their own unique events each Saturday in October. Bring a friend and shop for Fall themed decorative and functional pottery, ceramic pumpkins and gourds and festive woodland animal sculptures and decor. Start out by visiting any one of the participating shops. Pick up a Potters’ Pumpkin Patch map and follow the trail through Seagrove to experience the events offered at each shop. Visit www.potterspumpkinpatch.com to find out what each individual shop has to offer.

Eck McCanless Pottery will celebrate its 14th anniversary with the special limited-edition color, Mojito. Agateware turning and carving demonstrations, and a pop-up shop with work from Fiva McCanless.

Sample Carriage House Iced Tea, pastries from The Table and Seagrove Cafe, and homemade treats at Blue Hen, Dean & Martin, Eck McCanless, From the Ground Up, Red Hare, and Thomas potteries.

Discover your favorite teapot on a driving tour through Seagrove.  Enjoy a tea tasting experience as you shop hop within 5 miles along NC Pottery Highway. 
Enjoy a hot cup of tea at this Spring event.  Featured pottery for this event includes teapots and cups. Enjoy tea tasting experience at Blue Hen Pottery, Dean and Martin Pottery, Eck McCanless Pottery, From the Ground Up, Red Hare Pottery and Thomas Pottery.
Each shop will have homemade treats and samples from The Table and Seagrove Cafe and tea samples from Carriage House Tea.
Shops will feature everything you need to serve tea. Shops are open 10-5 and are located along the NC Pottery Highway 705 and adjoining roads. Pick up a tea brochure and map at your first stop.