Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 14, 10am - 5pm
We're celebrating the season with a Holiday Open House. Eck will demonstrate how he uses multiple colors of clay to make his Agateware pottery. Lots of gift ideas and stocking stuffers fresh from the kiln will be available. Several other Seagrove shops will be celebrating with holiday events, as well.
Eck’s sister, Fiva will be joining us with lots of her hand-painted whimsical pots.
To learn more about what’s happening at other participating shops, click here.
Celebration of Seagrove Potters Fall Festival and Studio Tour
November 22, 3 - 7:30pm, November 23, 9am - 5pm, November 24, 10am - 4pm
Eck, along with several other Seagrove potters, will have a booth in the Historic Lucks Cannery for the Celebration of Seagrove Potters. Many shops will also be open for a studio tour. Eck McCanless Pottery will be open November 23, 10am - 5pm.
The Friday night Gala is back and we are excited to be in a newly renovated section of the Luck Comer Lail Center.
For more information about the Celebration, click here.
American Craft Week
October 5 & 12, 10am - 5pm
Demonstrations on the deck (weather permitting). Eck will demonstrate how he turns multiple colors of clay on the wheel at the same time to create his Agateware. He will also demonstrate the carving techniques he uses to achieve the intricate patterns on his pots. Fiva McCanless will have a pop-up sale in the studio. Several Seagrove pottery shops have special events planned for American Craft Week, October 5 - 13. Click here to learn more.
American Craft Week
October 5 & 12, 10am - 5pm
Demonstrations on the deck (weather permitting). Eck will demonstrate how he turns multiple colors of clay on the wheel at the same time to create his Agateware. He will also demonstrate the carving techniques he uses to achieve the intricate patterns on his pots. Fiva McCanless will have a pop-up sale in the studio. Several Seagrove pottery shops have special events planned for American Craft Week, October 5 - 13. Click here to learn more.
Agateware Workshop at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
September 14 & 15, 10am - 5pm
Eck will teach a 2-day, hands-on intensive workshop at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, Mississippi. The first day will be spent working on the wheel with multiple colors of clay. The second day will be spent going over carving techniques. Advance registration is required. Click HERE to register.
13th Anniversary Celebration
July 13, 10am - 5pm
Help us celebrate the pottery shop's 13th anniversary. Special limited-edition pieces in Lollipop Red will be available while supplies last. Each piece is signed and numbered.
Enjoy demonstrations on the covered porch! Eck will demonstrate how he turns multiple colors of clay on the wheel at the same time to create his Agateware. He will also demonstrate the carving techniques he uses to achieve the intricate patterns on his pots. Lots of fans will be employed to circulate the air and keep you cool. Ice cold water and refreshments will be available.
Eck’s sister, Fiva McCanless, will join us. Be sure to check out her booth for some “whimsical and sometimes weird” hand-painted pottery.
Agateware Throwing and Carving Workshop at Mill Pond Ceramics Studio
June 29 & 30, 10am - 5pm
Eck will teach a 2-day, hands-on intensive workshop at Mill Pond Ceramics Studio in Biddeford, ME. The first day will be spent working on the wheel with multiple colors of clay. The second day will be spent going over carving techniques. Advance registration is required. Click HERE to register.
Agateware Throwing and Carving Workshop at Centered Clay Studio
June 22 & 23, 10am - 5pm
Eck will teach a 2-day, hands-on intensive workshop at Centered Clay Studio in Kennett Square, PA. The first day will be spent working on the wheel with multiple colors of clay. The second day will be spent going over carving techniques. Advance registration is required. Click HERE to register.
Celebration of Spring
April 19 - 21, 10am - 5pm
Eck will demonstrate how he makes his Agateware pottery using multiple colors of clay. New pots will be available and refreshments will be offered.
The Celebration of Spring is a self-guided studio tour of Seagrove pottery shops. Visit the shops, meet the artists, view and purchase new pots fresh from the kiln, watch demonstrations, enjoy refreshments and more. Each participating shop offers something different.
Learn more about the Celebration of Spring here.
Tea with Seagrove Potters
March 9, 10am - 5pm
Join Eck McCanless, Blue Hen, Dean and Martin, From the Ground Up, Red Hare and Thomas pottery shops for a day of hot tea, treats and new work fresh from the kilns. A variety of teas from Carriage House Tea and pastries from the Table Farmhouse Bakery will be available at each shop, along with homemade treats. Discover your favorite tea and your favorite teapot!
Click here for more info.
Holiday Open House
December 16, 10am - 5pm
We're celebrating the season with a Holiday Open House. Eck will demonstrate how he uses multiple colors of clay to make his Agateware pottery. Lots of gift ideas and stocking stuffers, fresh from the kiln will be available. Several other Seagrove shops will be celebrating with holiday events, as well.
Eck’s sister, Fiva will be joining us with lots of her hand-painted whimsical pots.
To learn more about what’s happening at other participating shops, click here.
Celebration of Seagrove Potters Fall Festival and Studio Tour
November 18, 9am - 5pm & November 19, 10am - 4pm
Eck, along with several other Seagrove potters, will have a booth in the Historic Lucks Cannery for the Celebration of Seagrove Potters. Many shops will also be open for a studio tour. Eck McCanless Pottery will be open November 18, 10am - 5pm.
For more information about the Celebration, click here.
American Craft Week
October 7 & 14, 10am - 5pm
Demonstrations on the deck (weather permitting). Eck will demonstrate how he turns multiple colors of clay on the wheel at the same time to create his Agateware. He will also demonstrate the carving techniques he uses to achieve the intricate patterns on his pots. Several Seagrove pottery shops have special events planned for American Craft Week, October 7 & 14. Click here to learn more.
American Craft Week
October 7 & 14, 10am - 5pm
Demonstrations on the deck (weather permitting). Eck will demonstrate how he turns multiple colors of clay on the wheel at the same time to create his Agateware. He will also demonstrate the carving techniques he uses to achieve the intricate patterns on his pots. Several Seagrove pottery shops have special events planned for American Craft Week, October 7 & 14. Click here to learn more.
Eck’s sister, Fiva McCanless, will be here with her wonderfully whimsical hand-painted pots.
Agateware Workshop at Northern Colorado Potters’ Guild
September 9 & 10, 10am - 5pm
Eck will teach a 2-day, hands-on intensive workshop at Northern Colorado Potters’ Guild in Fort Collins, CO. The first day will be spent working on the wheel with multiple colors of clay. The second day will be spent going over carving techniques. Advance registration is required. Visit www.nocopottersguild.org to register.
Tea with Seagrove Potters
August 12, 10am - 5pm
Join Eck McCanless, Blue Hen, Dean and Martin, From the Ground Up, Red Hare and Thomas pottery shops for a day of iced tea, treats and new work fresh from the kilns. A variety of teas from Carriage House Tea and pastries from the Table Farmhouse Bakery will be available at each shop, along with homemade treats. Discover your favorite tea and your favorite pitcher!
Click here for more information.
12th Anniversary Celebration
July 15, 10am - 5pm
Help us celebrate the pottery shop's 12th anniversary. Special limited-edition Plum Purple pieces will be available while supplies last. Each piece is signed and numbered.
Enjoy demonstrations on the covered porch! Eck will demonstrate how he turns multiple colors of clay on the wheel at the same time to create his Agateware. He will also demonstrate the carving techniques he uses to achieve the intricate patterns on his pots. Lots of fans will be employed to circulate the air and keep you cool. Ice cold water and refreshments will be available.
Eck’s sister, Fiva McCanless, will join us. Be sure to check out her booth for some “whimsical and sometimes weird” hand-painted pottery.
Agateware Workshop
May 13 and 14, 10am - 5pm
Eck will teach an Agateware workshop at Ceramica in Cary. The first day will be spent learning how to turn with different colors of clay. The second day will be spent learning carving techniques. Registration is $300 and includes 25 pounds of clay and lunch both days. Click here to learn more.
Celebration of Spring
April 14 - 16, 10am - 5pm
Eck will demonstrate how he makes his Agateware pottery using multiple colors of clay. New pots will be available and refreshments will be offered.
The Celebration of Spring is a self-guided studio tour of Seagrove pottery shops. Visit the shops, meet the artists, view and purchase new pots fresh from the kiln, watch demonstrations, enjoy refreshments and more. Each participating shop offers something different.
Learn more about the Celebration of Spring here.
Tea with Seagrove Potters
March 11, 10am - 5pm
Join Eck McCanless, Blue Hen, Dean and Martin, From the Ground Up, Red Hare and Thomas pottery shops for a day of hot tea, treats and new work fresh from the kilns. A variety of teas from Carriage House Tea and pastries from the Table Farmhouse Bakery will be available at each shop, along with homemade treats. Discover your favorite tea and your favorite teapot!
Click here for more info.
Holiday Open House
December 10, 10am - 5pm
We're celebrating the season with a Holiday Open House. Eck will demonstrate how he uses multiple colors of clay to make his Agateware pottery. Lots of gift ideas and stocking stuffers, fresh from the kiln will be available. Several other Seagrove shops will be celebrating with holiday events, as well.
To learn more about what’s happening at other participating shops, click here.
Celebration of Seagrove Potters Fall Festival and Studio Tour
Eck, along with several other Seagrove potters, will have a booth in the Historic Lucks Cannery for the Celebration of Seagrove Potters. Many shops will also be open for a studio tour. The festival will take place November 19 - 20, times to be determined. Eck McCanless Pottery will be open November 19, 10am - 5pm.
For more information about the Celebration, click here.
American Craft Week
October 1 & 4 - 8, 10am - 5pm
Celebrate American Craft Week in Seagrove. Participating potters will have studio tours, demonstrations, workshops, refreshments, new work fresh from the kiln and more. Each shop will celebrate in its own way. Eck will demonstrate how he makes his Agateware using multiple colors of clay. Refreshments will be offered.
Learn more about what other participating potters are offering here.
Tea with Seagrove Potters
August 13, 10am - 5pm
Join Eck McCanless, Blue Hen, Dean and Martin, From the Ground Up, Red Hare and Thomas pottery shops for a day of iced tea, treats and new work fresh from the kilns. A variety of teas from Carriage House Tea and pastries from the Table Farmhouse Bakery will be available at each shop, along with homemade treats. Discover your favorite tea and your favorite pitcher!
11th Anniversary Celebration
July 16, 10am - 5pm
This year’s color is Retro Green!
Help us celebrate the pottery shop’s 11th anniversary. Enjoy Agateware demonstrations and refreshments. Signed, numbered, limited edition pieces in a Retro Green will be available. This color will only be available while supplies last.
Stepping Into the Craft Saturdays in July
Saturdays in July, 10am - 5pm
Eck will demonstrate how he makes his Agateware pottery using multiple colors of clay. Participating Seagrove pottery shops invite visitors into their studios for a first hand look at how pottery is made. Some potters demonstrate and some potters offer hands-on experiences. Learn more here.
Celebration of Spring
April 22 - 24, 10am - 5pm
Eck will demonstrate how he makes his Agateware pottery using multiple colors of clay. New pots will be available and refreshments will be offered.
The Celebration of Spring is a self-guided studio tour of Seagrove pottery shops. Visit the shops, meet the artists, view and purchase new pots fresh from the kiln, watch demonstrations, enjoy refreshments and more. Each participating shop offers something different.
Learn more about the Celebration of Spring here.