Turn And Burn Pottery
Turn and Burn Pottery, located just a couple of hundred yards
from "the" In spite of being around clay from such an early age, David continued his studies at UNCG, Randolph Community College, and Montgomery Community College. At one point he studied with a Japanese potter for 2 years, and credits a meeting with Michael Cardew with opening his eyes to the endless possibilities of working with clay. Cardew, by the way, was an early student of the English potter Bernard Leach, and a master potter in his own right. David also worked for Ben Owen Sr., and Waymon Cole at J.B. Cole Pottery.
Not being afraid of change and challenge, the Garners studied pots and techniques from around the world. Their always evolving style and constant self critique and analysis has created some beautiful forms, yet their satisfaction comes from being able to make their living from their hands, hearts, and minds.
In order to satisfy their own curiosity, and to provide a
variety of work from which clientele and collectors may choose,
David and Deborah decorate and fire their wares in several
different ways. Turn and Burn Pottery utilizes raku technique's
first developed in Japan for their decorative vases, slip carved
underglaze decoration for functional stoneware (Deborah has the
gift in this department!), and also fire celadons, shinos, and
copper reds in one wood-fired Although their work appears in museums and collections worldwide, their highest compliments come from folks that use their pots in their homes every day. David and Deborah opened the doors of Turn and Burn Pottery 20 years ago, and have spread the "Seagrove gospel" for the last 15 years at the Village of Yesteryear at the NC State Fair. As to the Gospel, David and Deborah sign each piece with a verse of scripture. David says, "As Christians we try to share the Word any way we can. Interesting things happen in Turn and Burn Pottery as a direct result of people seeing the Scripture references. “Some pour out their heart. Some buy a piece because of the specific verse on it, and some ask us to pray for them, while some are offended by it and walk out." Besides making traditional pottery, David Garner and his son Jeff McDowell make Raku pottery, a unique style that originated in Japan. David and Jeff also make traditional pottery sculptured face jugs. David's family has been been making pots for over 300 years in Seagrove. David, a former mayor of Seagrove, apprenticed with Master Potters Ben Owen Sr. and Weyman Cole.
After working with numerous Master Potters David opened Turn and Burn Turn and Burn Pottery is a family business, as David and his son Jeff make the pottery, while David's wife Deborah paints the designs. Turn and Burn Pottery is open from 9-5, Monday thru Saturday year round.
Turn and Burn Pottery 124 East Ave, Seagrove NC 27341 Map It Phone: 336-873-7381 Back to Seagrove Area Potteries Turn and Burn Pottery Online
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stoplight in Seagrove, and a block away from the
historic "Plank Road", is where David and Deborah Garner ply
their trade, just like their forefathers did almost 300 years
ago. David's involvement with clay and pottery began at such an
early age, he can't quite remember when he first saw a pot being
turned on a potter's wheel.
kiln, and salt-glazed ware in yet
another.
Pottery, located in downtown Seagrove in March of 1985. Their
pieces can be found in many museums and collections around the
world, and has been featured on the NC Public Television program
"Folk Ways".
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