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 pottery or firing workshops at the studio in Bakersville, NC. Joy also teaches yoga classes and workshops you can join!
If you have any questions, please email joy@joytannerpottery.com

  • Roll into Relief, Self-Massage/Gentle Yoga Workshop

    November 1, 2025
    2:30 - 5 pm
    Mineral City Yoga
    Spruce Pine, NC

    As an artist, I've learned in order to support my creative pursuits in my clay studio that I must incorporate self care into my daily life. Through regular movement and self massage I've managed back and neck pain that I have had from working as a potter. In this workshop, we’ll explore how simple ball-rolling techniques can help release knots, relieve chronic tension, improve circulation, and restore mobility—giving you the tools to recover faster, move with ease, and feel lighter in your body.

    Learn more and Sign up here: 
  • Hands come in from out of frame to pour tea out of a rusty colored Joy Tanner Pottery teapot into a little cup that sits on a handmade ceramic tray and a little creamer and sugar that sit on top of the tray as well.

    Second Annual Tea Invitational

    November 7, 2025
    Reception 5- 9 pm
    Highland Gallery
    South Bend, IN

    I'm exhibiting 2 teapots in this show at this beautiful gallery!

    Learn more here! 
  • Black starry night handmade pottery mug with green leaves

    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 

  • Marshall Handmade Market

    November 22-23, 2025
    10-5 pm
    Odonata Farm, Mars Hill, NC

    Join me for this wonderful market this November at a beautiful farm in Mars Hill.

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

    Soda Firing Workshop

    Coming Summer 2026!
    Wood Song Pottery
    Bakersville, NC


    Join me for a 3 day weekend workshop that allows 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.  Email me if you have interest in a future workshop, or a group of friends you want to pick a weekend to do it with!

    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 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. I'm always inspired by all of the potters who live and work around me, this is a chance for us to gather together for this beautiful 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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