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 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 9
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!
May 5-26
George Rodriguez Exit Show

June 2012

June 4
REGISTRATION
for Summer Session
Opens

June 25
Summer Classes Begin


July 2012

August 2012

August 27
REGISTRATION
for Fall Class Registration
begins

August 31
Applications deadline for
UN-WEDGED juried competition
and exhibition

September 2012

Badminton Royale

 

October 2012

October 1
Fall Classes Begin
 
 

November 2012

November 3 - 30
UN-WEDGED
Ceramic Competition/ Juried Show
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, November 3, 6- 8 PM

 

 

December 2012

December 1 - 23
Resident Artists
Holiday Show & Sale
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, December 1, 6- 8 PM
 

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