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Folk Pottery

The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, located on the campus of the Sautee Nacoochee Center, showcases the handcraft skills of one of the South's premier grassroots art forms, and explores the historical importance and changing role of folk pottery in southern life.

The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia is one of just a handful of museums in the world to focus exclusively on folk pottery. Interact with exhibits that trace 200 years of the region’s folk pottery history. Learn how the folk pottery tradition has evolved and is carried on by contemporary potters.

Folk Pottery Museum News

  • Current Exhibit

    Current Exhibit

    September 19 -March 18

    Rising in Fire brings together the work of 14 accomplished Georgia artists who are carrying forward the demanding and dynamic tradition of wood-fired ceramics.

  • Pottery Classes

    Upcoming Classes & Workshops

    3/7 Fairy House Mugs

    3/7 Give it a Whirl

    3/12 Evening Wheel Throwing Series

    3/14 Beginning Wheel Throwing

    3/18 Handbuilding Series Starts

    4/7 Daytime Wheel Throwing

    And more…..

  • Upcoming Exhibit

    March 25 - September 14

    The exhibition examines the cultural threads behind Southern face vessels, highlighting connections to African and German ceramic traditions and the important role of Edgefield, South Carolina, in shaping the form in the 19th century.

    Opening Reception on Friday, April 3rd 5:30-7:30 featuring a Curator Talk by Dr. John Burrison at 6:30.

  • Open Studio Membership Applications are now OPEN!

    This membership is designed for experienced ceramic artists who can work independently and safely in a shared studio environment.

    Open Studio will begin on January 10 with a New Member Orientation.

  • Volunteer Docent Program

    Do you love history? Do you enjoy engaging with visitors and sharing stories that bring the past to life? We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to train as docents for the Folk Pottery Museum, the Sautee Nacoochee History Museum, and the African American Heritage Cabin.

  • Save the Date!

    The 18th Annual Folk Pottery will be held on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 10am-4pm.

    Join us for 55+ Artist Vendors, Demonstrations, Live Music, Food Trucks and More!

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