Rodney Leftwich with some of his own work, including cameo pieces done in the style of Walter B. Stephen.

No longer in operation, the Nonconnah and Pisgah Forest Potteries began by Walter B. Stephen in 1913 and 1926 were instrumental in bringing art pottery, most notably pâte-sur-pâte cameo and crystalline pottery, to western North Carolina. Come learn about the significance of Walter Stephen, his two historic potteries, and the techniques he used while viewing an extraordinary selection of those historic pieces.

As part of our opening reception for the Pisgah Forest & Nonconnah: The Potteries of Walter B. Stephen exhibition, Rodney Leftwich will be giving a Clay Talks! presentation about Walter Stephen’s and his historic potteries. Rodney quite literally wrote the book on the subject, so his presentation is sure to be a can’t miss talk! (Copies of his 265-page book will also be available for purchase.)

The opening reception starts at 5:30. Rodney’s Clay Talks! starts at 7:00 pm.

Location: North Carolina Pottery Center, 233 East Avenue, Seagrove, NC 27341.