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Pumpkins, pottery, and women-led studios in Seagrove, NC

The Potter’s Pumpkin Patch Trail invites visitors to tour six highly-recognized pottery studios + shop festive fall art on Saturdays throughout September and October.

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A rotating gif featuring: Photo 1: A collection of ceramic gourds and pumpkins in earthy tones, with varying textures and shapes. Decorated with floral accents, set against a light wood background. Photo 2: Five women stand smiling in a garden under a white arbor, each holding a colorful, uniquely designed teapot. Photo 3: A ceramic artist presents pumpkin-shaped pottery to an attentive audience in a cozy studio filled with colorful ceramics and wooden shelves, creating a warm and creative ambiance. Photo 4: A rustic display features a "Harvest Bakeware" sign with pumpkins. Rolling pins, autumn leaves, wheat stalks, pottery, and a gourd are also pictured. Photo 5: A woman in a patterned shirt explains ceramic pumpkin art pieces to three observers in a rustic shop. Shelves with various pottery items are in the background.

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Photos courtesy Thomas Pottery (1, 4), The Potters Pumpkin Patch (2), Heart of NC Visitors Bureau (3, 5)

Your whimsical fall plans just landed: the Potters Pumpkin Patch Trail takes you on a seasonally festive excursion through Seagrove, NC, the pottery capital of the US.

Five highly recognized, women-led studios across Seagrove will open their doors for tours + special events from now through Saturday, Oct 25.

Each studio will showcase autumnal art, including ceramic pumpkins, gourds, autumn leaf pottery, woodland creatures, and candles (along with their “regular” work). In addition to Saturday events, studios will also be open to shop during the week.

Participating studios + artists include:

Check out more details for special Saturday events at each of the studio links above, and use this map to start planning your pottery crawl.

Pro tip: Seagrove is bursting with lots more to do this time of year, too. Get a glimpse of stunning NC foliage, visit the weekend before Thanksgiving to catch the Pottery Event Weekend, or stop at the North Carolina Zoo in nearby Asheboro on your drive home.

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