For pottery lovers, it's that time of year again - time to make plans to attend one of the finest pottery events in the nation. The annual Pottery Lovers Reuniol} begins in Zanesville, Ohio on Monday, July 11. Many dealers will begin arriving the weekend before, to set up displays in their rooms at the HolidayInn (the host hotel), the Red Roof Inn, and at the Sunset Inn. Hundreds of rooms will be filled with pottery for sale and dealers willing to share both their knowledge and love of pottery with those who attend.
The Annual Pottery Lovers Show and Sale will be held on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center in Cambridge, Ohio. Early buyers will be admitted at 10 a.m. Friday, and general admission is from noon to 6 p.m. On Saturday, the show hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show is the concluding event of the weeklong Pottery Lovers Convention.
Over 60 of the most prestigious Art Pottery dealers in the country will be displaying a tremendous variety of quality merchandise. The pottery selections will include Roseville, Weller, Owens, Rookwood, McCoy, Newcomb and many more. Much of the pottery for sale will be of museum quality and unrivaled in scale and diversity. This show has become an "institution" among pottery collectors, and is much anticipated from year to year.
For many collectors, and decorators, this is the one time of the year when they can find that unique pot that has eluded them. For others it's just sheer amazement to see the extensive panorama of pottery dating from the late 1800's to the mid 1900's. Both the beginner and the accomplished collector can be assured that they will see many interesting items - as every style, period, price, and level of collecting will be seen. The extraordinary breadth and beauty of pottery will be evident in all of the booths throughout the show. Show goers will find this show fun, and exciting, as they make many happy bagladen trips to their car - only to return for more.
Also, for pottery lovers who have a piece that they cannot identify, there will be an identification and valuation booth set up on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any attendee may bring in two items of American art pottery to be appraised.
The Pottery Lovers Show and Sale has been developed and managed by the Stofft family for 24 years. Integrity is of the utmost importance to the promoters as they strive to make this a happy and rewarding experience for everyone.
The Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center is located just off 1-70, at exit 176 in Cambridge and provides free parking and is handicap accessible. For additional information, contact Jen Stofft at (812) 547 5707.
The gathering of pottery lovers and collectors has long been an annual event in the Zanesville, Ohio area. There are many activities during the week prior to the show and sale at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, the Show and Tell Mixer Party on Tuesday, July 12, the Pottery lovers Banquet on Wednesday, July 13, and the Pottery Lovers Auction, by McAllister Auctions, on Thursday, July 14.
Visit the Web site, www.potterylovers.org. or contact Joe Tunnell at (423) 652-2082, for more information about the Pottery Lovers sponsored events.
