Jugtown Pottery

Hand Built
Wet your whistle with traditional art

In the Piedmont region of North Carolina, the words “Jugtown” and “pottery” are practically synonymous. Nearly 100 years ago a couple from New York City visited the nearby community of Seagrove, North Carolina, and stepped in to save what was then a dying tradition of handmade pottery. Then, almost 50 years later, local collectors Joanne and Arthur Bluethenthal visited Seagrove’s Jugtown Pottery and, with a discerning eye, began to purchase a range of beautifully handcrafted clay pieces. The decorative and functional designs illustrate the rich artistic heritage that is a source of pride for Greensboro, the entire state and the nation. Seagrove pottery is also on display at the Smithsonian Institution, was brought to the White House by Hillary Clinton, and special pieces were commissioned by President Ronald Reagan

The Bluethenthal Pottery Collection exhibit is one you can enjoy long after your visit is over. Take a piece of our artistic heritage home with you by visiting the Museum Shop, which features contemporary Jugtown merchandise, as well as vessels and dishes from other Seagrove-area potters.