Catawba Valley Pottery of North Carolina

Catawba Valley Pottery of North Carolina is a community of folk-art potters who incorporate 19th century methods into making pottery. Although having their own shops and kilns, separated by miles, they are connected through a dedication of preserving this time honored tradition. One man who felt this responsibility more than most was Burlon Craig (1914-2002).

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