Hand thrown plates in various shades of green and cream, shot from above, sit on a pink table top, a hand reaching in from out of frame to pick one up. Artist Joy Tanner.

Events

You can find Joy's work in person at events throughout the year. You can also take workshops at the studio in Bakersville, NC.
If you have any questions, please email joy@joytannerpottery.com

  • Potter Joy Tanner removing a red hot bring from a wall of her actively firing kiln

    Soda Firing Workshop

    June 13 - 15, 2025
    Wood Song Pottery
    Bakersville, NC


    This 3 day weekend workshop will allow participants the opportunity to engage deeply with the soda firing process, using a gas fired soda kiln that holds 20 cubic feet of pottery and will be fired to Cone 10. 

    Learn More & Register 
  • A group of handmade pots by artist Joy Tanner sit on a peach table against a blushy backdrop. Some grapes scattered about. Image by Loam

    Toe River Arts Spring Studio Tour

    June 6 - 8, 2025
    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 
  • A group of handmade pots hand thrown and carved by artist Joy Tanner sit on a peach table against a blushy backdrop. Image by Loam

    Spruce Pine Potters Market

    October 11 - 12, 2025
    31 Cross Street
    Spruce Pine, NC

    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 
  • A handmade oil pourer and two handmade candlesticks by artist Joy Tanner sit on a peach table against a blushy backdrop. Image by Loam

    Toe River Arts Fall Studio Tour

    November 7 - 9, 2025
    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 

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