KILN OPENING
June 5th
At Studio

First kiln opening of the year will feature signature bottles, vases, and functional ware.  These pieces will be joined by planters and birdhouses from the garden series for this summer opening. Preview online June 4th.

Upcoming Kiln Openings:

September 25 2010 - "Altered"
December 11 2010 - Tenative - "Getting the Lead Out"
February 2011 - " Wood Fired "Salt n' Shino"

Press Release for Kiln Openings

SUMMER 2010 - BUILDING OF NOBORIGAMA WOOD KILN
Phase I
At Studio

Adding to the gas reduction and oxidation electric kilns, Chris will  be focusing his attention this summer on the beginnings of the first wood kiln at the pottery.  With the new studio almost ready for patrons, this labor intensive project is slated to kickoff in July with construction of sheds, pits, and skeletons formed.  Using reclaimed brick from a pipe and a glass factory, this noborigama style kiln will be built in reverse which strays from traditional kiln building practices.  Chimney then last two chambers (glaze and salt ) will be built first for production of wares and then the first largest chamber will be built last next spring.  KIln opening of shinos and salt is sheduled for Februrary 2011. To follow construction, check in with the blog or come by for a visit..

Fundraiser
Seagrove Potters for Peace
"Turning Stoneware into Schools"
August 14
At Studio

Chris will join 24 other area potters for this fundraiser event organized by Seagrove Potter; Beth Gore, benefiting Greg Mortenson's Central Asia Insititute.  Mr. Mortenson has written the best selling books "Three Cups of Tea" and the latest, "Stones into Schools."    He has worked for over fifteen years to bring schools to the remote and improverished areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan with the long term goal of ending terrorism by building peace through education and knowledge.
His work and books have
touched many lives  Chris will
have 50 "Peace Teabowls" and  
"Peace Mugs"  available with
proceeds going to help this
cause .  For more information please visit Seagrove Potters for Peace. 

Exhibition
October 2010

Curated by Meredith Heywood
of Whynot Pottery, this unique
show should be as Alex Solla
commented on Meredith's
blog, "wicked exciting."

Arts Council of Moore County
Campbell House Gallery
482 East Connecticut Ave.
Southern Pines NC, 28388
Show opens October 1st
reception from 6 to 8 pm
Exhibition through the end of the month.
On line gallery to open October 2, 2010

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