The North Country Potter's Guild was
formed in 2002 to promote the art and craft of ceramics in the community
and to provide a forum for local potters to share their experiences and
knowledge of clay.
Through meetings, guest speaker presentations,
nationally known artists' workshops, member's demonstrations, field
trips, annual shows and sales, outreaching to the communities and
schools with demonstrations and workshops for children and adults, and
artist in residency programs, the Guild is active in its' quest to make
ceramics available to our region.
Members give to the communities in the area by
donating and volunteering their arts and craft abilities to share with
others. The ceramic artists involved in the Guild have a varied
approach to ceramics - some functional potters, some 3D ceramists -
which allows for the medium to be pushed to the limit.
Many of the members have studios, some are
professional artists who make a living making ceramic work, and some are
without studio space available and need to rely on fellow artists for
use of their studios and equipment.
Our membership varies in numbers and
backgrounds. Generally we have approximately 15-20 ceramic
artists. We welcome new members and are always available to bring
clay and people together.
