Collection of ceramic tiles with various patterns arranged on grass

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

  • 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 
  • Teal green patterned mug

    Pottery 101 Gallery - April Featured Artist

    Now through May 23, 2026
    Pottery 101 Gallery
    Salisbury, NC

    This beautiful gallery has showcased my pottery for many years. Come join me on March 28 for the opening reception for my exhibit! I will be displaying my recent soda fired pottery.

    Visit Pottery 101 
  • handmade carved earth toned bowls with green patterns

    Thrown Together Potters


    Online Show May 2nd @ 12 pm ET

    Visit my online shop for new pots listed on May 2, at 12 pm ET! Visit Thrown Together to see the other artist's links to their shops!

    Thrown Together Potters 
  • Hands come in from out of frame to pour tea out of a Joy Tanner Pottery teapot into a little cup that sits on a pink table in front of a handmade ceramic tray and a little creamer and sugar that sit on top of the tray.

    National Teapot Show XIII

    May 16- September 14, 2026
    Cedar Creek Gallery
    Creedmoor, NC

    Teapots are one of my favorite forms to make. Come see my teapots I will submit for this beautiful exhibition! Cedar Creek Gallery proudly presents the National Teapot Show XIII.

    Visit the Teapot Exhibition 

  • Toe River Arts Spring Studio Tour

    June 5 - 7, 2026
    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 10-11, 2026
    31 Cross Street
    Spruce Pine, NC

    Come see me at my favorite local 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 

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