In our pottery studio we create a synergistic environment together: 

To Make Functional and Decorative Art, Research Creative Processes and Experiment with Materials.

In an ever evolving Exploration of Ideas, Techniques, Clays and Glaze Formulations.

 
Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke in their Bulldog Pottery Studio, Seagrove, North Carolina

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June/July/August 2016

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View fullsize Over the weekend we selected some pottery from the shop and listed them in our Etsy shop. We have some cereal bowls, sandwich plates, mugs, tiles and a few other forms. We are looking forward to getting in our studio to start another cycle. @brucegh
View fullsize Bruce and Samantha — Celebration of Seagrove Potters 2024 #northcarolinapotters #northcarolinaartists #ncpotters #seagrovepotters #potters #studiopotters
View fullsize We are waiting for our kiln to cool down today. While we wait we are busily preparing for this weekend’s Celebration of Seagrove Potters! We will be participating in the tour only part of the event and welcome you all here at our Bulldog Potter
View fullsize Bruce and Takuro collaborated together for this year’s Celebration of Seagrove Potters Gala auction. Takuro made his signature triangular vase and Bruce decorated the vase with his signature fossil fish imagery. We all were really happy with
View fullsize Susan Greene from @donnacravenpottery came by a couple of days ago to pick up a vase for decorating the center of one of the tables for the upcoming Celebration of Seagrove Potters Friday afternoon Gala on November 22 from 2:00-7:30. You can find mor
View fullsize The Celebration of Seagrove Potters Show and Tour is coming up soon in November- the weekend before Thanksgiving on November 22-24, 2024! ⭐️ We will participate in the tour portion of the event. Our pottery will be set up here at our Bulldog Pottery
View fullsize Koi found a space to sleep. She figures Bruce wouldn’t be moving for awhile. 🐈 🐈 #bulldogpottery #studiocat #seagrovepotters #seagrovepottery #celebrationofseagrovepotters #studioprocess #artiststudio #workinprocess #studioceramics #potteryst
View fullsize Visit us at Bulldog Pottery this October fall weekend to see Bruce’s latest studio project. View a select grouping of pottery created from his summer experiments. These special pottery pieces are adorned with a new glaze he crafted using Schagh
View fullsize Samantha finished trimming some juice cups today. The trimmed foot not only enhances the aesthetic but also creates captivating shadows where cup sits on the table. Plus, we love adding decorative details to the underside for an extra layer of charm.
View fullsize It is a trimming mug day for Samantha. We call this trimming on a chuck. The chuck is a solid ball of clay that holds the mug in place at the center of the wheel. We are throwing for an upcoming Moka glaze kiln for the Celebration of Seagrove Potters
View fullsize In helping to assist our fellow artists in Western North Carolina, we’re offering this crystalline vase for sale and will donate the full proceeds from the sale to the North Carolina Arts Disaster Relief Fund. @artsnorthcarolina Vase is $250.00
View fullsize We will join the @seagrovepotters this weekend for American Craft Week. Samantha will have a selection of tiles to show tomorrow. Check out our community website www.discoverseagrove.com for more information about the Seagrove Potters that will be jo
View fullsize @clayakar is conducting a fundraiser for the Artists that have suffers loss from the devastation of Hurricane Helene ➡️ “In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many potters in North Carolina are facing significant challenges. The devastating sto
View fullsize We have been glued to our phone, watching and reading about all of the news coming out from Western North Carolina. It is so surreal to see the devastation that has engulfed the mountains. We live in a beautiful special state. From the Beach to the M
View fullsize Luna Bella August 3 2013- July 26 2024 We have spent over a month and 1/2 without our Luna Bella. She was such a sweet, easy going, independent dog. She was part of our family, and the house is so quiet without her here. We miss her lots. She was d
View fullsize Applying leaf texture imprints onto my cups today. I make these sprig molds during early spring when the leaves just begin to emerge. @samanthahenneke #bulldogpottery #potteryinprocess #potteryprocess #potterslife #makingpots #pottery #seagrovepotte
View fullsize We unloaded our baby Skutt kiln yesterday. We can fit in 10 tiles, 6 cups, two bead trees and a few test tiles. Pretty fun. Just looked at the weather forecast and unless something changes we are looking at it being a bit cooler next week and maybe
View fullsize We love our little Skutt kiln. Samantha received a North Carolina Artist Grant around 6 years ago for this kiln. She applied with the idea of being able to run small batch series of glaze tests along with tiles and beads. This kiln has become part of