Bulldog Pottery

March 16- April 13, 2012
“Bulldog Pottery Solo Exhibition”

PAF Gallery
223 North Chatham Avenue
Siler City, North Carolina  27344

Opening Reception on March 16th: 6:00pm-9:00pm (held in conjunction with the 3rd Friday Art Walk)

Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke have been invited to show their work at the PAF Gallery. The PAF Gallery is part of the NC Arts Incubator, 223 North Chatham Avenue,  Siler City, NC 27344. Hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm http://www.ncartsincubator.org/paf.htm

March 30&31 and April 1, 2012
Daffie Days Bulldog Pottery Kiln Opening

Friday –Sunday All days- 10:00am – 5:00pm

Daffie Days is Bulldog Pottery's spring kiln opening, welcoming the beginning, and celebrating the flowers of spring. We will feature a variety of elegant vases and an array of our studio art pottery. Our kiln opening will take place at the Bulldog Pottery shop. We are 5 miles south of the town of Seagrove, NC on Business 220 3306 US Hwy 220 Alt , Seagrove, NC 27341 336-302-3469

March 23- April 13, 2012
“AKAR Design Gallery Invitational Yunomi Show”

Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke have been invited, along with 180 nationwide potters, to show 5 Yunomi each for the 2012 cup show. This show is an amazing plethora of casual drinking vessels – called Yunomi.  (Yunomi are cups that are taller than they are wide.)
The cups on this online show sell quickly. Interested persons should register early, before the show opening time. Details can be found on the AKAR Gallery website http://www.akardesign.com/  AKAR is a a premier gallery located in Iowa City, Iowa.

g will take place at the Bulldog Pottery shop. We are 5 miles south of the town of Seagrove, NC on Business 220 3306 US Hwy 220 Alt , Seagrove, NC 27341 336-302-3469

April 21 and 22, 2012
“Celebration of Spring Seagrove Kiln Openings”

Bulldog Pottery
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am -5:00 pm  

We will participate in the Seagrove Potters Celebration of Spring Kiln Opening.  Hours will vary from shop to shop and a few are not open on Sunday. These kiln openings take place at individual pottery shops. Around 40 potteries participate.  For more information about the Seagrove Potters visit our website.  http://www.DiscoverSeagrove.com/

May 4 - 25, 2012
“New Generation of Seagrove Potters”

May 4 - Opening Reception 6:00pm-8:00pm

Samantha Henneke will be a part of this Seagrove Pottery group show will be located in the Campbell House Galleries, Arts Council Of Moore County. 482 East Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, hours are M-nday-Friday  9am-5pm and select Sat. from 2pm -4pm more information call 910-692-2787 http://www.mooreart.org/

2011 Cousins Michael Kline, Peter Lenzo, Jack Troy,
Samantha Henneke & Bruce Gholson

May 26 & 27, 2012
“4th Annual Cousins in Clay”
Seagrove, NC

Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4

Honored Guest Clay Cousins are Ron Meyers and Judith Duff Hosted by Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke, along with Michael Kline Brush Demonstration by Michael Kline on Sat - 2:00 pm and Sun. - 1:00 pm. Chronis Pou Vasiliou will fill the air with his enchanting Greek Bouzouki along with Greek Drummer Matthew Beasley music during Saturday beginnie around noon and throughout afternoon. Tasty treats served through out the day on Saturday Potter's Potluck on Sunday beginning at noon 
Bulldog Pottery is located 5 miles South from the town of Seagrove at 3306 US Hwy 220 Alt, Seagrove, NC, 27341, you can call for more information 336-302-3469 or 910-428-9728 www.cousinsinclay.com

 

June 29-August 26, 2012
“By Example: Young NC Potters and Their Mentors”

Opening Friday, June 29 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Samantha Henneke has been invited to be apart of this exhibition at the Greenhill Center for NC Art. Her chosen mentor is Val Cushing, her pottery teacher when she was at Alfred University.
This exhibition presents the work of 20 emerging or newly established artists and examines the sources of the newest generations of NC Cay makers.  Guest curator is Ronan Kyle Peterson has selected 20 invited artists who in turn have invited 20 mentors who have impacted their work and careers in a significant way.  This exhibit will include both functional and sculptural ceramics which will introduce viewers to the clay medium through new approaches to surface design, and innovative use of ancient techniques. Greenhill Center for NC Art, 200 North Davie Street, Greensboro, NC,  Gallery Hours Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5 pm, 10am - 7 pm Wednesday and 2 - 5 pm on Sunday 27401. You can call for more information at 336-3337460. http://www.greenhillcenter.org/

August 24 and 25, 2012
“2nd Annual Cousins in Clay-Mountains"

Michael Kline hosts Mark Shapiro, Sam Taylor, Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke, at his pottery in the North Carolina Mountains. 4062 Snow Creek Rd. Bakersville, NC 28705 http://www.cousinsinclay.com

September 15, 2012
“Eighth Annual Potters Market Invitational”

Saturday 10:00-4:00
Mint Museum of Art Randolph, Charlotte, NC

We have been invited to participate in the annual Potters Market Invitational at the Mint Museum of Art in Charlotte , NC . The Delhom Service League has invited 40 North Carolina potters to participate in this intimate selling event. The potters will have their work displayed under a large, spacious tent with plenty of room for potter enthusiasts to move around and view the ceramics. "The Delhom League sponsors the annual Potters Market Invitational as a fund raiser for the Mint Museum of Art ceramics collection. By guaranteeing that buyers can find high quality wares at the Potters Market Invitational the Delhom League seeks to encourage popular support of North Carolina pottery. Monies raised will be dedicated to acquisitions and projects that further the study and appreciation of historical pottery and porcelain at the Mint Museum of Art." The Delhom ceramic collection is a must-see when visiting the Mint Museum of Art, located at 2730 Randolph Road , Charlotte, NC 28207. For more information you can call 704-337-2000 .  To learn more about the Delhom Service League visit http://www.mintmuseum.org/delhom-service-league.html

October 26-28, 2012
Pottery Show

Hill Center
Washington, D.C.

We have been invited to be apart of an intimate pottery show in Washington D.C.  More details soon. The pottery show will be held at the Hill Center -at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave,SE, Washington DC 20003. For more information call 202-549-4172  http://hillcenterdc.org/

November 16, 17-18, 2012
“Celebration of Seagrove Potters”

November 16th – 6:00pn-9:00pm: On Friday evening the Celebration's Gala kicks off the weekend with a a special party that includes food, music, special collaborative auction, and a chance at being the first to purchase the pottery Seagrove Potters. (tickets are $40 a person, advance purchase necessary) November 17 – Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm  November 18 – Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm The Celebration of Seagrove Potters is a gathering of around 60 remarkable Seagrove clay artists united in showcasing the traditional and contemporary pottery of the historic Seagrove community.  This pottery exclusive show takes place all under one roof inside the Historic Luck's Cannery. Location: The Luck's Cannery is on 798 NC Hwy 705 also known at the Pottery Highway, just around a mile from the town of Seagrove, North Carolina. http://www.celebrationofseagrovepotters.com/

December 15, 2012
Bulldog Pottery's Holiday Kiln Opening

Saturday - 10:00-5:00 We will have a fresh selection of out studio art pottery in our shop for our last Hurrah and the Hottest Pots of 2012!