I love art. I love crafts. And while I appreciate and respect the 35th Annual Holy Hill Arts & Crafts Fair — not to mention all the talented artists represented there — I know that at least a handful of the 7,000-10,000 attendees will, at some point, get sick of the mob scene, pack it in, and attempt to high-tail it out of there. Maybe even before they’ve (gasp) strolled past every last tent!
Lee shows his granddaughter how to throw a pot!
In my opinion, that would be a swell time to swing around the block and visit Lee Curtes Pottery. Lee’s having an open house the day of the Holy Hill fair, and may I just say that his work is not only gorgeous and affordable. It’s functional. Because it’s high-fire stoneware, you can use it safely in the microwave, oven and dishwasher. I use my coffee mugs daily, my girls use their cereal bowls every morning, and I love having dinner guests so I can break out my serving pieces.
The best part of buying pottery directly from the artist? You have a marvelous story to tell your friends and family when you receive compliments on it (and believe me, you’re going to get compliments!). Even better, this year Lee Curtes Pottery is donating a portion of the day’s proceeds to Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam’s Memory) — read why here.
Lee Curtes Pottery
Open Saturday, September 19, 2009
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
5899 Shannon Road, Hartford WI 53027 (less than a mile from Holy Hill)
3 Comments
September 17, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I have to say I had a browse round the website. Gorgeous – loving the mugs and the bowls! I’ll have to bookmark it and see if ~ one day when I’m settled in my own home ~ they will send some across the sea! Their place sounds divine … 2000 trees – blissful
I’m going to be writing about my garden tomorrow for my TM post I think!
September 22, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Love it!
Anyone who says pottery isn’t sexy is a dang fool.
September 22, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Heather, you’re killin’ me. But since we’re talking about my dad here, for crying out loud… I have to say, um… ew.
Although if you’re talking Patrick Swayze & Demi Moore in “Ghost,” that’s different. Waaaaaay different.
Thanks for stopping, Miss H. I so owe you an explanation for treating you like my Facebook therapist.
Issues!