Pitchers of the Door County Potters Guild

The Door County Potters Guild invites the community to their annual studio tour, May 5 & 6, 10 am to 5 pm. This year’s theme is “Pitchers of All Sizes” and nine studios are participating.

The potters welcome guests to their studios and galleries to see new work created during the winter. Each gallery features their own distinct styles and techniques ranging from traditional wood firing to contemporary experiments with form and color. Maps for the event can be found at DoorCountyPottersGuild.com or at any participating studios. Here’s a peek at what to expect at each studio/gallery.

Lily Bay Pottery will serve up original new work and offer Betty Crocker’s old-fashioned, home-baked cookies.

Plum Bottom Gallery features work from resident artist Chad Luberger but also guest potter, Pat Black, who incorporates found objects from her walks along the shores of the Great Lakes into her work.

Off the Wheel Pottery is excited to show new work from resident potters Renee Schwaller and Greg Pieper. They will also have fresh work by several returning potters and a couple of new artists.

Tony and Renée Gebauer will work on-site at TR Pottery, creating functional wheel-thrown pottery. Visitors can see all stages of production from clay preparation to kiln unloading. Their work focuses on traditional forms and is designed and priced to be used and enjoyed as part of daily life.

Ryan Pederson of Ephraim Clayworks has been busy all winter making new pieces, so stop by to see his latest creations.

Jeanne and David Aurelius at Clay Bay Pottery created a variety of pitchers for this event, as well as many other fun and fanciful pieces.

Thor and Judy Thoreson will display pottery produced in the Gills Rock Pottery studio during the winter months as well as wooden ware, linens, and other fine home accessories.

Lynn’s Pottery offer an array of eclectic, electric colors. Mugs, goblets, bowls, casseroles, vases and more. Also featuring baskets by Yvonne Kett and paintings and tiles by Randy LaLuzerne.

Ellison Bay Pottery’s pitchers come in many sizes and colors and shapes. Resident Potter John Dietrich will demonstrate how he makes his pitchers.

Plum Bottom Gallery’s Art Show 3 was rescheduled to April 28, 10 am to 4 pm. This show features hand-thrown porcelain ikebana by resident potter Chad Luberger and colorful embroidered flowers by Jean Corby.

Plum Bottom Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10-4pm. Once May starts, though, they’re open 10-5pm every day! To visit go 15 minutes north of Sturgeon Bay or 5 minutes south of Egg Harbor on Scenic Hwy 42 then east on Plum Bottom Road (1 mile) to 4999 Plum Bottom Rd. Just look for the yellow flags!