Avery Pottery and Tileworks in Seagrove, NC

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Avery Pottery and Tileworks

Avery Pottery and Tileworks was opened by Blaine and Laura Avery in August 2002 in Seagrove, NC. Prior to moving to Seagrove, the couple both maintained studio spaces at Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor, NC.

For the past twelve years, Blaine has worked as a full-time studio potter, exhibiting his work at many craft shows and galleries along the east coast. Heavily influenced by traditional folk art, Blaine's pieces combine traditional forms and decorations with an intuitive sense of the contemporary, a process that takes the pieces to a level beyond their given function.

Rather than following popular ceramic trends, Blaine's inspiration is taken from the past. The timeless refined forms of early American folk pottery is the foundation of his work. Drawing from this early American folk art for inspiration, Blaine also enhances his shapes, using slip-trailed patterns inspired by textiles and animal additions as handles, knobs, and spouts. Blaine's work at Avery Pottery and Tileworks is a harmonious relationship of past and present, of traditional ideas and new expressions.

After earning a BA in Ceramics from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC, Laura has since maintained a studio as a full-time tile maker, and has sold her work in many galleries and craft shows. Her work is heavily influenced by architecture, as well as the imagery of the Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts movements.

In the summer of 2001, Laura was fortunate to study for three months at the Moravian Pottery & Tileworks in Doylestown, PA, where she developed an interest in mosaic work. She now creates one-of-a-kind wall pieces and mosaics that are heavily influenced by the architectural elements found on early twentieth-century terra cotta buildings.

Laura also produces a line of art nouveau-inspired tiles, which are available as art pieces or for custom installations. With a strong background in design, Laura uses clay to create individual installations which echo elements of the past, while incorporating her own sense of aesthetics.

Blaine apprenticed with well know potter Sid Oakley and has worked as a full-time studio potter since the early 90's. His pots are heavily influenced by the folk art of several ancient cultures. Blaine's pieces combine traditional forms and decorations with an intuitive sense of the contemporary, a process that takes the pieces to a level beyond their given function.

Avery also offers a series of handmade art tiles, as well as one-of-a-kind mosaics and wall pieces. The mosaics combine different clays and glazes, and are enhanced by colored and sculpted grout. They can be installed into walls and floors, or simply hung on the wall. The tiles are also available for installation, whether as accent pieces, or an entire custom creation.

Avery Pottery and Tileworks is open from 10-5 Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. Custom installations are accepted on an individual basis, as time allow.

Avery Pottery and Tileworks, 1423 Hwy 705, Seagrove NC 27341

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