Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia

05/20/2026

Get your hands dirty and your creativity spinning at Teen Clay Camp!

Join ceramic artist and educator Stephanie Stuefer for an immersive week of wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing, and surface design. Whether you’re brand new to clay or already love the pottery studio, this camp offers plenty of room to learn, experiment, and create.

June 15–19, 10 AM – 1 PM
-Ages 12–17
-All materials, tools, instruction, and firings included

Come ready to make art, try new techniques, and get a little messy along the way! Space is limited due to small class sizes for individualized instruction.

Register:
https://www.folkpotterymuseum.com/classes?

05/11/2026

Generations in Clay: The Meaders Family Legacy | Sponsored by the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia

There’s a place in White County history where the chimney still stands… and the Meaders pottery legacy still lives on through generations of family hands.

Episode 3 of Generations in Clay |Sponsored by the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia — tells the story of Mary Meaders and her daughter, Lelia, descendants of one of the South’s most influential pottery families. From Smithsonian recognition to hand-drawn sketches by pioneering potter Arie Meaders, this piece explores a legacy shaped by clay, family, and tradition passed from one generation to the next.

Special thanks to the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, for helping us share and preserve these incredible North Georgia pottery stories. Visit the beautiful museum in Sautee Nacoochee located at the Sautee Nacoochee Center.

05/04/2026

Thank you for joining us as we celebrate our 20th anniversary year through our fund drive season- "Leave Your Mark".

We are so pleased with the work we have done since our opening to preserve the tradition of folk pottery and educate our visitors. We couldn’t do it without YOU.

Help us continue the legacy and Leave Your Mark by making a gift today. Visit our website to learn more and donate now through June.

Thank you for the past 20 years and we look forward to many more!

https://www.folkpotterymuseum.com/support

04/24/2026

Help us celebrate our 20th anniversary year as we enter our fund drive season!

We are so pleased with the work we have done since our opening to preserve the tradition of folk pottery and educate our visitors. We couldn’t do it without YOU.

Help us continue the legacy and Leave Your Mark by making a gift today. Visit our website to learn more and donate.

Thank you for the past 20 years and we look forward to many more!

04/23/2026

Calling all potters! Did you know we offer studio memberships?

Designed for experienced ceramic artists who can work independently and safely in a shared studio environment. If you’re interested in joining, check out more details and the application on our website.

Are you new to ceramics and want to learn more? We also offer a variety of classes and workshops. Check them out and find where you fit.

We can’t wait to see you in the studio- whether you’re a beginner or an experienced potter!

04/20/2026

Thank you Mountains and Main for sharing about our museum and beautiful Sautee!

04/01/2026

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE MUSEUM…

We regret to report that several of our face jugs have gone missing overnight.
Early this morning, staff arrived to find empty display cases and what can only be described as… a lot of suspicious side-eyes from the remaining jugs.

We are currently investigating whether:
• They staged a coordinated escape
• They finally got tired of being stared at all day
• Or they simply wandered off to find their origins once and for all

If you see any face jugs out and about, especially ones giving you a knowing look, please encourage them to return to the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia.

In the meantime, our Face Jugs: Where Did They Come From? exhibit is still open… assuming the rest don’t make a run for it.

Happy April Fools’ Day!

Join us at the exhibit reception THIS Friday, April 3, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Find more information and RSVP on our website.

03/17/2026

We can't wait for our new exhibit coming this month!

Face Jugs: Where Did They Come From? Curated by Dr. John Burrison.

On view starting March 25, this fascinating exhibition explores the roots of one of the South’s most iconic folk art traditions-from Edgefield to Northeast Georgia, featuring rarely seen pieces from our collection.

Join us for the Opening Reception:
📅 April 3 | 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
🎤 6:30 PM Curator Talk with Dr. John Burrison

Come celebrate an evening of art, history, and storytelling. RSVP for the reception on our website.

11/10/2025

🔥 Experience the art of wood-fired pottery!

Rising in Fire showcases the incredible range of wood-firing techniques across Georgia-from Japanese-inspired Anagama and Noborigama kilns to the traditional Tunnel and Groundhog styles that define Southern pottery.

🎨 Learn how earth, fire, and air come together to shape each unique piece, and hear from the artists themselves in a special panel discussion held during the Opening Reception on September 26.

Watch the video to explore the beauty, craft, and passion behind Rising in Fire. 🔥

Panel Discussion with some of the potters included in the Rising in Fire Exhibit at the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia September 2025 - March 2026....