2021 Raffle

Presented by Tito’s Vodka

Many thanks to everyone that purchased raffled tickets, either on-line or at the show…we had a great response and definitely sold enough to qualify for the matching funds from Tito’s! Winners are listed below with each piece.

Ben Owen III

Lily Jar with Dogwood White glaze. It is 12.5" high and 7.75" in diameter, and was fired in a wood kiln. The Dogwood White glaze was inspired by Chinese and Japanese white finishes for pottery with a thick coating that resembled icing on a cake. In 1928, the Busbees of Jugtown entered a vase, made by Ben Owen, in the Dogwood festival with this white glaze. The vase was awarded best in the show and from that time forward, the glaze was named Dogwood White. The rich color of the red clay enhances the white glaze coating to create a striking color contrast. The scalloped design on the base directly reflects the heavy Asian influence in Ben III's form and design, a common theme in his body of work. The scalloped design is commonly seen in early Chinese glazed pottery during the Song and Tang Dynasties, as well as in early Japanese techniques. Retail value $350. Winner: Jim Levesque

Jinsong Kim

Jinsong Kim, of Seagrove Art Pottery, created this lovely hand thrown vessel that is designed with a caliper and compass.  It is cutout and carved with florets and dots added.  The tools used are traditional Korean and date back to the 13th century, Koryo dynasty.  Jinsong still crafts them by hand.  All of our clay and glazes are a hybrid  mix.  We are halfway between a porcelain and earthenware clay temperature. We are unique in getting vitrification of a porcelain and color of earthenwares. Dimensions: 12” high, 10” wide. Retail value $650. Winner: Jennifer Waugh

Gertrude Graham Smith

Gertrude Graham Smith of Bakersville created this beautiful Candelabrum, made of porcelain clay. It is wheel thrown, gently altered, and fired to Cone 10 in a soda kiln. From the artist’s statement: “The pots look alive, a bit whimsical, and they’re intended to bring life, beauty, and years of enjoyment into the lives of those who use them.” Approximate dimensions: 11” high, 8.5” wide. Retail value $600. Winner: Nancy Maloney

Mary Gunyuzlu

Mary Gunyuzlu of Winston-Salem says she hopes you laugh, smile and feel just a little lighter after viewing her whimsical clay sculptures.  This Rabbit Sculpture pulls you in with its pensive pose. Dimensions: 15” x 11” x 8”. Retail value $425. Winner: Patty Babb

Jenny Lou Sherburne

Jenny Lou Sherburne of Bakersville created this stunning Grand Duchess Teapot, stating “I use lavish textures and embellishments to underscore and make obvious the time and devotion I put into each piece.” Dimensions: 16” x 15” x 7”. Retail value $585. Winner: Karen Trigg

Tito’s

Two chances to win! The first winner will receive a Tito’s Golf Bag by Callaway, plus a case of 24 200ml bottles of Tito’s Handmade Vodka; Retail value $515. The second winner will receive a case of 24 200ml bottles of Tito’s Handmade Vodka; Retail value $240. Thanks to Tito’s for graciously donating these prizes, in addition to sponsoring the overall Raffle. First Winner (golf bag + vodka): Lisa Adamson; Second winner (vodka): Keith Lehr.

Raffle Rules

You do not need to be present to win. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the winner. Must be 21 to enter the drawing for Tito’s products. If the Retail value of the prize is equal to or greater than $600, IRS reporting is required and the winner must provide the required reporting information. Each entry is $5, with a special price of 6 tickets/$25 available.