Saturday, June 7, 2008Saturday, June 7, 2008
(Marion Schlauch tray) | (Marge Murphy throwing) | (Marion Schlauch pitcher) |
Come to this beautiful region of the Smoky Mountains and enjoy a juried show with the area's most talented potters who will be exhibiting and selling their wares.
Demonstrations of wheel-throwing, hand-building, and other techniques.
Raku firing.
Children's Tent and other educational programs.
Special guest potter Hugh Bailey.
Distinctive pottery in many styles, with over two dozen artisan booths.
Music and food.
Free admission.
Additional contributions are from Dancing Bear Lodge, Richmont Inn, Highwater Clays, the Blount County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Vulcan Materials, Hickory Construction, Harper Acura and Harper Porsche-Audi, Tennessee Real Estate, the Maryville Daily Times, Highland Manor Motel, Headrick's River Breeze, Main Stay Suites, Wal Mart, Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, EZ Stop Food Marts, and other local businesses and individuals.
Become a sponsor and show your support for the arts in our community! Sponsor benefits include publicity that will attract good customers: 
Sponsor form and letter
Click here for the list of potters and a photo gallery of a sampler of their work.
About our guest potter:
Hugh Bailey has been chosen as the featured guest potter for the Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival. Born in 1934 in Bristol, VA, Hugh obtained his B.A. from Berea College in Art and a Masters of Fine Art from Indiana University. He is a member of the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild, the Foothills Craft Guild, and the Knoxville Watercolor Society. He worked for 41 years as graphic designer for the University of TN publications department, and has been a potter for 50 years, making unique animals and fanciful creatures.
Download a pdf of the Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival flyer: 
Pottery Festival Flyer
Potters may apply for a booth:
For more information about this event, contact Jeanie Hilten, 865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834.
