The first fine misty rain that has since become a hurricane began to fall just as we packed up the last of the exhibitors and sent them on their way last evening. The timing was more than fitting for a flawless weekend in our nation’s capitol. Everyone arrived and got themselves situated throughout the day Friday and then returned for the Evening’s festivities. There is nothing like the excitement of a ‘first’time’ event…I was nervous as the day approached but once all of these great potters arrived and seemed to like the set-up, I was ready to enjoy my self. We had a wonderful crowd, some waiting in line to get first dibs! Sales were brisk throughout the week-end and we saw new collectors as well as folks who have been buying pots for along time. There were also plenty of people who saw useful handmade like this for the first time. To tell you the truth, it must have been a bit overwhelming…everyone arrived with a lot of work x 14 potters in an intimate setting! Most of us were able to have a meal together on Saturday night and as always, it’s often the highlight of these gatherings to break bread away from the show itself!
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| Michael Kline |
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| Myself |
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| Ryan Greenheck |
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| Bob Briscoe part1 |
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| Bob Briscoe part 2 |
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| Sam Taylor |
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| Sam Taylor |
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| Mark Shapiro |
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| Mark Shapiro |
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| Matthew Hyleck |
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| Matthew Hyleck |
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| Warren Frederick |
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| Warren Frederick |
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| Catherine White |
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| Catherine White |
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| Trista Chapman |
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| Stacy Snyder |
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| Michael Hunt and Naomi Dalglish |
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| Bruce Gholson |
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| Bruce Gholson |
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| Bandana Pottery |
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| Samantha Henneke |
We sold many hundred’s of pots and met lots of wonderful people. Working with the staff at the Hill Center was a dream. It was a lot of work, and without Beth and Jason, my friends from LibertyTown, we would have been lost. We also had a great contingent from Fredericksburg which I’m really proud of!
