Friday, August 6, 2010

8th Annual Perspectives 2010, Georgia Pottery Invitational

To kick off the event, on August 27th from 6-9pm @ Rocket Hall and The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) center, the opening reception gala and review sale will show off over 5000 handmade pots and the chance to mingle with the talent. There will be a live performance by The Georgia Mudcats, $5 admission fee.
August 28 through September 15, 10am-5pm daily, free admission
OCAF Main Gallery: Perspectives 2010; Georgia Pottery Invitational Exhibition - with over 5000 handmade pots on exhibit.
OCAF Members Gallery: Out of Round Exhibition - presenter Sequoia Miller, and other nationally recognized potters will have their work featured in this special exhibit. Each piece is uniquely transformed from its original round form resulting in an altered pot.

Pottery Workshop, Sept 11-12, 10-5pm
Out of Round with Srquoia Miller - In this fast paced workshop, Sequoia Miller will show how he creates his signature wheel thrown and altered pottery forms. Approaches to glazing and decorative surfaces will be demonstrated. $135 fee (includes lunch both days)

Gallery Talks, August 29 & Sept 4th, 2pm.
Ceramic enthusiasts can expand their pottery proficiency in a "walk-about" gallery talk in the two exhibition galleries. Michael Pitts, a local Georgia potter will leads these talks covering pottery styles, clays, glazes, firing techniques and general info about the pieces on exhibit. (free admission)

Farmington Georgia Potters, Sept 12, 12-5pm
Featuring local potters: Jeff Bishoff, Isabell Daniel, Nancy Green, Geoff Pickett.