Events

You can find Joy's work in person at events throughout the year. She teaches pottery classes and firing workshops at the studio in Bakersville, NC. Joy also teaches yoga classes and workshops you can join! Visit her Yoga page to learn more!
If you have any questions, please email joy@joytannerpottery.com

  • Toe River Arts Fall Studio Tour

    November 13-15, 2026
    Friday- Sunday 10 - 5 pm

    Wood Song Pottery
    Bakersville, NC

    Visit my studio for the Toe River Arts Studio Tour in Western North Carolina. This self- guided tour showcases the talent of artist's at their studios in Yancey and Mitchell Counties. 

    Learn more 
  • Joy Tanner throwing a clay pot at a potter wheel

    Pottery Classes

    Interested in private pottery lessons with me? I have been making pots for 26 years and have lots of experience in teaching wheel throwing and hand building.

    I teach beginner and intermediate students and can work with you wherever you are. I can also teach elements such as carving and texturing surfaces and creating interesting handles.

    Learn More 
  • Toe River Arts Spring Studio Tour

    Next June 2027
    Wood Song Pottery
    Bakersville, NC

    Since 1992, the Toe River Arts Studio Tour has showcased the talent and studios of North Carolina’s Yancey and Mitchell County artists. Come visit Wood Song Pottery while you are touring studios in Bakersville, NC. 

    Learn more about the tour 
  • Spruce Pine Potters Market

    Next October 2027
    31 Cross Street
    Spruce Pine, NC

    Come see me at my favorite local annual pottery show. The Spruce Pine Potters Market is an annual show that is managed and organized by our artists who live and work in a two county area of western North Carolina. The rich history of craft in this mountain region, along with the renowned Penland School of Craft, has brought these artists to call this area home. Our unique combination of ceramic artists sets the stage for a dynamic show.

    Plan your visit 
  • Shop Online & In Person

    Joy updates her online shop frequently throughout the year with new pots. Visit the studio by appointment- email joy@joytannerpottery.com

    Shop Online 
  • Penland Gallery

    Penland, NC

    Visit 
  • Mica Gallery

    Bakersville, NC

    Visit 
  • Mirrorball Gallery

    Tryon, NC

    Visit 
  • Pottery 101

    Salisbury, NC
    Visit 
  • Contemporary Craft

    Pittsburgh, PA

    Visit 
  • Hamilton Williams

    Morganton, NC

    Visit 
  • GreenHill Gallery

    Greensboro, NC

    Visit 
  • Toe River Arts

    Spruce Pine & Burnsville, NC

    Visit