Hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind pottery pieces created by more than 15 member potters of Potters Place in Walpole will be offered for sale during the cooperative’s Annual Holiday Show & Sale. A special selection of pieces was specifically created to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
The Show & Sale will take place at Potters Place, 127B Old West Street on Friday, November 17, from 6–9 p.m.; Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; and Sunday, November 19, from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. The opening gala on Friday evening will feature a special Meet the Artists Reception with complimentary refreshments. The reception will present an opportunity to meet and talk with the artists and instructors about their works, as well as upcoming classes and workshops for children, adults and teens.
“This year’s theme – ‘My Favorite Things’ – ties in perfectly with how our member potters feel about their craft,” says Helayne Ramirez, Potters Place Show & Sale Chairperson and resident of Sharon. “For us, coming to the studio and creating pottery is one of our very favorite things to do. So in line with our theme for the Holiday show, we are sharing our favorite thing, our amazing pottery.”
“Choosing the Alzheimer’s Association as our charity of choice came as the result of our members sharing their family stories,” Ramirez continues. “More than half of our 23 members relayed stories of family members who have suffered with this sad and debilitating disease or some other form of dementia. We wanted to show our support to patients, families and others who have been affected by Alzheimer’s.”
Potters have been busy creating a variety of hand-built and wheel-thrown pieces at the not-for-profit studio and school, located just out of Walpole Center. “Each member potter has her own distinct style, and that is what makes our show so popular,” says Ramirez. “The motifs - including animal themes, sea-inspired pieces, floral imprints, quilting, and sculptural works - are as varied as each members’ creative ability. It’s the diverse assortment of quality, affordable pieces that brings art lovers and shoppers back each year,” she adds.
Potters Place a Walpole, a not-for-profit pottery studio that has been in existence for more than 40 years, continues its mission of sharing the pottery experience with neighboring communities through classes, workshops and special projects for adults and children. The members of the studio select one local, non-profit organization for each of its two annual shows for which it fundraises through the sale of pottery.
For directions and more information, call (508-668-0363) or visit www.PottersPlace.info. Free admission and parking are available, and the studio is wheelchair accessible.
