Perspectives – Gallery Talk by Michael Pitts

Main Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Expand your pottery proficiency in a gallery talk through both exhibition galleries. Michael Pitts, well-known Georgia potter will lead these talks covering pottery styles, clays, glazes, firing techniques and general information about various pieces in the exhibit.

Free

Perspectives 2019, Opening Gala, Reception & Preview Sale

OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

The opening Gala, Reception and Preview Sale are a pottery collector’s paradise with an extensive selection of hand-made functional pottery with over 6,000 pots to choose from in the Rocket Hall Sales Gallery. Meet and mingle with this year’s participating potters while enjoying a catered buffet and liquid refreshments under the tents adjacent to the 1902 Building. Music will be provided by a jazz group, who perform a unique blend of Jazz standards featuring collective communication and soulful improvisation.

$20

Perspectives, Main Gallery: 2019 Participating Potters

Main Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

The Main Gallery will display an exhibit of 150 pots, titled “Participating Potters: 2019” consisting of two of the best pots by each of the artists and one piece from their collection. This annual exhibit is considered by many as the finest display of contemporary pottery in the southeast.

Free

Perspectives 2019, Rocket Hall: Gigantic Pottery Sale

OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Rocket Hall will be rocking with more than 6,000 pieces of handmade pottery produced by 50 of Georgia’s finest potters. Most potters will replenish their stock during the event. This 16th annual premium sale of contemporary functional and decorative pottery is one of the largest of its kind in the Southeast.

Free

Perspectives 2019, Members Gallery: Pottery of Glenn Dair

Members Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Glenn Dair served as the Director of the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Pottery Program and he received his Masters of Fine Arts Degree (Ceramics) from the University of Georgia in 1975. His work is primarily focused on architecturally influenced vessel forms and is included in public, private and corporate collections. He produces work from his studio in Atlanta, Georgia.

Free

Perspectives 2019, Hall Gallery: The Unique Pottery of Beth Tarkington (Aug. 31 – Sept. 15, 10am – 5pm daily)*

Members Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Beth works with terra cotta, earthenware clay because it’s natural, a little raw, and unrefined. Her work is hand built using slab, coil, mold and sculptural techniques. Her surface work is painterly, involving layering of slips, stains, underglazes, oxides and glaze through the processes of wax-resist, texturing, carving, painting, slip trail and brushwork, requiring multiple firings.

Free

Perspectives 2019 Gallery Talks

OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Expand your pottery proficiency in a gallery talk through both exhibition galleries. Rob Sutherland of Good Dirt Studios will lead these talks covering pottery styles, clays, glazes, firing techniques and general information about various pieces in the exhibitions.

Free

Perspectives 2019 Gallery Talks

OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Expand your pottery proficiency in a gallery talk through both exhibition galleries. Rob Sutherland of Good Dirt Studios will lead these talks covering pottery styles, clays, glazes, firing techniques and general information about various pieces in the exhibitions.

Free

Perspectives 2019 Gallery Talks

OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Expand your pottery proficiency in a gallery talk through both exhibition galleries. Rob Sutherland of Good Dirt Studios will lead these talks covering pottery styles, clays, glazes, firing techniques and general information about various pieces in the exhibitions.

Free

Exhibition: Aurora’s Flora and Fauna

Main Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Aurora Alva studied Architecture in Mexico City. Her work in pottery reflects her love for architecture , art and nature. Surface decoration, beautiful forms and functionality are very important to her.
Her work continues to evolve. Currently she uses white and raku clays. She uses a variety of methods such as wheel throwing, altering and marking techniques, layered underglazes, slip transfer and intricate application of glazing that brings unity to the finished piece.

Shopping Hours: Aug. 28th- Sept. 12th
(7 days a week), 10AM-5PM

Free