Making Place Programs

Bringing together wood-fired pottery from private collections and hand-forged ironwork, Making Place celebrates objects shaped by skill, time, and a deep connection to this region. Special events throughout the week invite visitors to explore the work, hear the stories behind it, and try their hand at a Southern pottery tradition.

Some of the programs include:

Gallery + Trade Room Opening
Monday, November 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Free admission
Celebrate the opening of the Gallery + Trade Room and the start of a week focused on craft, material culture, preservation, and the people who keep traditions alive.

Adult “Face Jug” Mug Workshop with Erin Morris
Thursday, November 5 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | $65
Participants will explore the history and craftsmanship of Southern face jugs before shaping a face jug mug of their own. The finished piece can be traditional, funny, strange, or entirely unexpected. No prior pottery experience is required. Finished pieces will be ready the following week. Light bites and a cash bar will be available for purchase.

Pat Shields Gallery Talk and Special Viewing of David Drake Pottery
Friday, November 6 | 2-4 p.m. | Free admission
Collector Pat Shields will lead a gallery talk on wood-fired pottery and the stories behind the works on view. For one afternoon only, visitors can see six works by David Drake, on loan from the Washington Historical Museum, and hear museum director Stephanie Macchia speak about the remarkable potter and his work.