Special Events & Exhibitions

The mission of promoting and developing excellence in the ceramic arts also entails an obligation to the public. A large portion of our energy is devoted to creating opportunities for the public at large, as well as the ceramic community, to see, hear and experience the work of others.

Sometimes it takes the form of an invitational exhibition. Ikebana X in August of 2004 was such an event that paired the work of twenty invited artists with the arrangements Nobuko Relnick, a master teacher of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana.

On other occasions we'll bring a guest artist for a workshop to share their skill and insight with the clay populace. That was the scenario when we hosted the Gang of Eight: Frank Boyden, Doug Jeck, Tip Toland, Jamie Walker, Akio Takamori, Paul Soldner, Beth Cavener Stichter and Patti Warashina. All of these nationally and internationally recognized artists have ties to Pottery Northwest and were part of our 40th Anniversary Celebration. Pottery Northwest has a long history of bringing the best here.

Our workshops and exhibitions are part of a commitment to expose Seattle to some of the brightest new people in the ceramic arena as well as connecting with the great traditions of the past and established artists. We make a point of creating slide talks and other events that offer their talents to a wide audience. This is of benefit to the artists and to the Seattle community.

We will provide an interpreter or accomodate other special needs given ample notice.

Your Special Event

We have experience in working with organizations to host team building events as well as just good old parties and celebrations. A hands on clay experience building your own piece, a lesson on the potter's wheel from a genuine expert, or participating in a raku firing when we take the work you've glazed out of the kiln glowing red hot, are all possibilities. We are happy to make suggestions and provide the guidance for a memorable event at a reasonable fee. Call us at 206-285-4421 to discuss the possibilities.

January 2011

January 8
Winter Classes Begin
 
January 9
Washington Clay Arts Association
Clay Social
January 14 - February 12

Gallery Show:
James Lobb -- ON MY WAY
Opening Night Reception
January 14, 6-8pm

February 2011

February 12, 5-8 pm

Couples Night
at PNW
“get dirty” in our studio with
resident artist instructors
Reservations recommended.
February 19 - March 12
Gallery Show:
DUPLICITY
Alicia Basinger & Larry Laughlin

Opening Reception
Sat|Feb 19 | 6-8pm

March 2011

March 1
Registration for Spring Class Session Opens


March 4, 7 pm
THEY SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
George Rodriguez

26 countries in 8 mo.
March 14-27
ANNE DREW POTTER

Auf Vedasain to Anne Drew
New works in the south gallery.
CLOSING RECEPTION
Sat | Mar 26 | 6-8 pm

March 30 - April 2

Wally and Alya will be in Miami for the NCECA conference

April 2011

April 4
Spring Classes Begin
 

April 9 - 29

Gallery Show: FLASHBACK
John Ellefson, Bill Evans,
Jamie Kirkpatrick, Julie Lindell,
Tammie Rubin, Steve Sullivan
April 22
SmokeFarmDrew Nicklas
Slide Talk & Fundraiser
" Building a Wood Kiln
at Smoke Farm"

7pm @ PNW
April 30
Resident Show
at Kobo @ Higo
in Seattle's International District

 

May 2011

May 1

Residency Applications Due!
 
May 4 - 28

Handle with Care
Gallery show curated by Jenn Mills and featuring the work of Thomas Müller, Julie Poitras-Santos and Joanie Turbek

June 2011

June
Groupon
Last chance to redeem your Groupon voucher
June 1
Registration for Summer Session Opens


June 4 - 30

JUST DESSERT
Deborah Schwartzkopf Exit Show
June 15- July 15
NasisseAndy Nasisse,
2011 Jean Griffith Fellowship Artist in residency at PNW
June 28
Summer Classes Begin


July 2011

July 8 - 30
Collabo
360 degrees
PNW Residents collaborative show.
Opening Reception,
Friday, July 8th at 6pm

August 2011

August 3
 
 
 
August 6 - 27

Drew Nicklas Exit Show
CLOSING Reception,
Friday, August 26 at 6pm
August 29
Fall Class Registration

September 2011

September 1

Applications deadline for
UN-WEDGED juried competition
and exhibition
September 27, 2011

Badminton Royale Three-peat for Pottery Northwest

 

October 2011

October 3
Fall Classes Begin
 
 
October 8 - 28

Griffith Fellowship Artists Show
Opening Reception, October 8, 6pm
October 8 - 28
Annual Student Show
Opening Reception,
October 8, 6pm

October 22 or 29
AmazonLocalCall 206-285-4421
to schedule your AmazonLocal LivingSocial intro to clay class.

November 2011

November 5 - 26
unwedged
UN-WEDGED

Ceramic Competition/ Juried Show
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, November 5, 6- 8 PM
November 12 or 19
AmazonLocal Call 206-285-4421
to schedule your AmazonLocal LivingSocial intro to clay class.





November 18, 7 pm
Helenske
THEY SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Adam Helenske, Dane Youngren &
Noah Riedel



 

 

December 2011

December 3 - 23

Resident Artists
Holiday Show & Sale
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, December 3, 6- 8 PM
 

January 2012

January 9
Winter Classes Begin

 

January 14 - February 3

Decadence
Jessi Li Exit Show
Opening Reception
January 14, 6-8pm

February 2012

February 11, 5-8 pm
Not open for reservations yet
Couples Night
at PNW
“get dirty” in our studio with
resident artist instructors
Reservations recommended.
February 17, 7 pm

THEY SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Yoshi Kawamura & Akiko Jackson

March 2012

March 12
Registration for Spring Class Session Opens


March 23, 7pm
THEY SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Gail Nichols & Walter Keeler

March 24, 7pm
THEY SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Anne Drew Potter & Beth Cavener Stichter
March 24 & 25
Two Workshops -- Four Masters


March 28 - 31

nceca 2012 comes to Seattle!

April 2012

April 2
Spring Classes Begin



April thru October
next50Six months of events and activities at Seattle Center that celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. www.thenextfifty.org
 

 

May 2012

May 1

Residency Applications Due!
 

June 2012

June 1
Registration for Summer Session Opens


June 25
Summer Classes Begin


2012

2011

2010