"The deeply rooted tradition of alkaline glazes in parts of the South is unmatched in any European usage."
- Pottery & Porcelain Director, Pam Briggs

Join our Pottery & Porcelain Director, Pam Briggs and learn about the alkaline glazing process mastered by Western North Carolina potters. See the differences in coloring achieved through variations in local clay, alterations of the glazing formula, and differences due to oxidation and reduction conditions during firing. Explore these Western North Carolina pottery pieces in our Single-Owner Southern Pottery Auction, which were collected by a private individual over a 25 year period. This auction opens for live bidding on Thursday, August 22nd at 10am. Pre-bidding is available now.

Single-Owner Southern Pottery Auction
August 22nd at 10am EDT