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Penland School Annual Auction |
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Ben and Cynthia Bringle have made a special collaborative vase for the Penland Auction to be held August 13-14. They made this piece while teaching a workshop at Joe Jeffcoat's studio earlier this year. This vase was made by Ben and Cynthia carved the surface. It was wood fired with a Patina Green glaze on the surface. Please consider supporting Penland this year through their fundraiser of may pieces of artwork contributed to this event. For more information, go to the Penland School of Art website.
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"SEAGROVE POTTERS FOR PEACE - TURNING STONEWARE INTO SCHOOLS" |
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We hope you will join us in the 2010 fundraiser on August 14: "SEAGROVE POTTERS FOR PEACE - TURNING STONEWARE INTO SCHOOLS", based on Mortenson's new book "Stones into Schools". Ben will be make several tea cups that will be for sale at Ben Owen Pottery with a special signature on the bottom of SPP (Seagrove Potters for Peace) The proceeds will go to the Central Asia Institute (CAI) who have a mission to build schools in remote, impoverished areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Last year Ben Owen Pottery was invited to participate by Beth Gore of Cady Clay Works of Seagrove, NC who developed the idea for the fundraiser. Beth named it "Seagrove Potters for Peace - 100 Cups of Tea" in reference to Greg Mortenson's best-selling book, "Three Cups of Tea". Over a dozen potters in the Seagrove area participated. We had a great response to folks purchasing cups. Mr Mortenson's book has obviously touched many hearts. For more info on the book go to Seagrove Potters for Peace website.
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Pottery Select invitational |
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Ben and LoriAnn will be at the Pottery Select invitational show at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC on September 11th, 2010 (10am-4pm). This special show and sale will be on the front lawn of the Mint Museum of Art on Randolph Road. Ben will have pots saved from several kiln firings for this special show. More info on the Mint Museum website .
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Artful Evening at the Umstead |
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An Artful Evening at The Umstead
September 25, 2010
Herons at the Umstead
The Umstead Hotel is a place that stirs the senses. It is a place to be explored and enjoyed.
We invite you to join Our State and two of North Carolina's premier potters for a special evening of art, food, and festivities
Your Artful Evening includes:
Welcome reception with light hors d'oeuvres
Guided tour of the Umstead Hotel's extensive art collection
Presentations and conversations with North Carolina potters Ben Owen III and Mark Hewitt
A three-course, locally sourced dinner with wine
For additional details about this special event, click here. We look forward to seeing you at the Umstead in September.
Ben Owen III and Pittsboro, NC potter Mark Hewitt will be part of a special evening at the Umstead Hotel and Spa held September 25, 2010 put together by Our State magazine and the Umstead Hotel. This evening will include art, food and fellowship. For more information, go to the following link: Artful Evening
To learn more about Mark Hewitt's work, go to his website at:
Mark Hewitt
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We will have a wood kiln opening sometime the end of October-beginning of November. We will send an email announcement in October with a date.
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