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New Waynesville gallery, pottery classes

Our Summerhouse Pottery, LLC  opened its doors in a very familiar location in downtown Waynesville. The former studio of Dane and Mary Etta Burr is now home to Amy Butler Dapore, a children’s art teacher and potter. 

This business combines a gallery, classroom, and working artists’ studio at 225 Wall Street. The entrance is next to the alley that leads to Main Street businesses Roots Hair Salon and Goblin Lane.

Pottery classes begin in June and are available for all ages. Kids Art Camp at the Summerhouse meets for one week in either June, July or August. Beginning adult sessions are available Tuesday evenings or Thursday afternoons meeting weekly for a month. 

The first of the Women’s Series entitled “Women and Wine” is designed to create a wine chiller, as well as a wine tasting. Children will be able to ask a special adult to accompany them to “My Big Person and Me” and build a clay project together during a weekend afternoon. 

The gallery displays the work of three resident potters: Amy Butler Dapore, Kim Heuer and Laurel Blackwood. There is a wide selection of pottery featuring wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques, colorful glazes, and unique surface decorations. Shipping is available. 

For more information on classes or pottery, message Dapore through her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/oursummerhousepottery or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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