June 26th, 2007 by Frances
sponsored by the Erwin Blue Ridge Pottery Club, will be held in the Unicoi County Middle School Gymnasium, in Erwin, TN.
Preview-Thurs.Oct 2th 6-9 Sale days Fri Oct 3th 9-5 and Sat Oct 4th 8-3.
For more information please contact Larna Smith, BLKingsley@aol.com
See you there!
June 18th, 2007 by Frances
will be held in the Amory on October 2th through the 4th. Thursday preview show, Friday and Saturday show days.
For more information contact: Rodney Price at 1-423 833-5599
May 18th, 2007 by Frances
has been CANCELLED for this year.
Please contact Jan Roberts Janrobts@aol.com for more information.
March 22nd, 2007 by Frances
This is a unique show because it includes all Erwin area pottery PAST and PRESENT! Saturday, May 24, 2008 is the date for the show. Hours are 8 am to 3 pm. The Unicoi County High School caferteria is the site. For more information contact Jimmy Furr, chairperson (home) 828 437-1881 or jwfurr@hughes.net
This year’s show is in
January 15th, 2007 by Frances
Nearly every week someone writes to tell me and John of a Blue Ridge find in their area. It is exciting to know that people are discovering this treasure chest of china history which I hold so dear. While many Blue Ridge pieces hold sentimental value for their owners, some accrue a more monetary value due to a special feature. Today’s special feature under discussion: Signed Artists’ Plates. Yes, these are definitely a valuable addition to any collection. Most Blue Ridge pieces were not signed by their creators; instead the artists were relatively anonymous as they handpainted each piece. Still some artists would dabble in their spare time and create designs which were usually one of a kind. The finishing touch which created the piece de resistance: an actual signature. Ah, to have such a plate in your collection! One can only dream…
January 15th, 2007 by Frances
Tell us about how you first became interested in Blue Ridge. My own story: When my mother died, my sister and I were going through her belongings when I came across the FRENCH PEASANT piece that we show on the cover of our first book, BLUE RIDGE CHINA TODAY. I became obsessed with finding out about it. AND that was the beginning…
January 15th, 2007 by Frances
Many Blue Ridge collectors have expressed an interest in a museum — one devoted solely to Blue Ridge history, the creators, the products, etc.