Happy Spring!

It is hard to believe that it is already the end of March....in looking out our windows, it's still winter. We've had
several feet of snow in Massachusetts this winter, and we want to 'believe' it's really Spring, but the thermometer and
our eyes tell us differently! We hope it's warmer in your neck of the woods...if so, please send some sunshine this
way! It's also only three months to Pottery Lovers Week! The plans for the week are slowly coming together, the
rooms are filling up, and the excitement is building. We've been going to Zanesville since 1990 and it's such a
pleasure to speak to collectors who plan to come to Zanesville for the first time...they are soooo excited! We trust
you remember your first visit...it's the most fun-filled week of the year for us and we'd stay all month if they let us!

Grill Fest!
Sponsored by Barbara Gerr Antiques, Grill Fest is scheduled for Monday evening, July 6 at around 6:30 PM
at the Holiday Inn Express! For Pottery Lovers in town on Monday night, please feel free to join us for this
relaxed get together for some burgers and dogs, compliments of Pottery Lovers. This will give you an early start
on getting caught up with friends and if we're really lucky the weather will cooperate! Grill Fest will be
conducted by JoAnn Woodall and Paul Woolmer. Thanks guys!
Hospitality Desk
The hospitality desk will be
managed by Alva and Marlene
Richardson as it has been over the
past few years. They will begin
setting up on Monday, with a full
schedule of 'desk duty' beginning on
Tuesday, through to Saturday
evening. If you are interested in
volunteering some desk time while
you're in Zanesville, please email
Marlene and let her know what you
are available to do, and when. It's
not too early! Her email address is
antiqsandthings@aol.com. As you
know, we are all volunteers, so any
time that you can give us benefits
all Pottery Lovers, and it is really
appreciated, thank you!
Paul Woolmer & JoAnn Woodall
Room Sales
Room sales will be held on all floor levels at the Holiday Inn Express (HIE) and a section of rooms at the
Comfort Inn (CI). We expect a full house at the HIE with additional rooms at CI for those guests with furry
friends. The HIE has a no pet policy, no exceptions so plan accordingly. Chris Powell is accepting room
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requests for 2015, so if you are planning to come, be sure to send in the room request form that was included in
the previous newsletter, or go to pottery lovers.org to print the form. The deadline for Room Forms is April 1.
If you missed it, please contact Chris directly at Chris@CPowellpottery.com. The hotel staff cannot accept any
reservations without Chris's prior approval.
Pottery Lovers Mixer Party Show
& Tell
Theme 2015: CREATURES!
This year's theme should be great
fun! We've all got a pot that fits a
'Creature' motif, real or imagined,
so put your best foot, talon, claw or
paw forward! Show and tell will be
celebrated at 6:30 PM, on
Wednesday, July 8, 2015. There
will be cash gift prizes awarded
again this year and remember you
cannot win if you don't participate.
The Ice Cream Social by Toms
Ice Cream was a deliciously sweet
success and will be repeated this
year. We expect it will be an
absolute delight!
Dorothy Vasilchek, John Schultz and Chris Powell
Pottery Lovers Auction
Belhorn Auctions will conduct the Pottery Lovers auction this year at the Welcome Center downtown, which is
a hop, skip and a jump from the hotels. Peter Gehres, our volunteer Auctioneer has been busy working to collect
pots for the auction already. As always, we encourage all Pottery Lovers to consign and/or donate pots to the
auction. Larry Jewart's donation in Nancy Jewart's Memory was a great gift last year, the proceeds of which
benefit all Pottery Lovers at Pottery Week...thanks Larry! Your contributions support Pottery Lovers events,
and donations are tax-deductible! If you have pots for the auction call Peter Gehres at (614)921-9441 today!
Pottery Lovers Show & Sale
The Pottery Lovers show and sale will be
held on Friday and Saturday, July 10th
and 11th, 2015 at the HIE, in the banquet
room on the first floor. Jerry Kline is the
show manager, so if you are interested in
doing the show please contact Jerry. His
email is artpotterynants@bellsouth.net.
Jerry says Its not too early to be
thinking about participating in either or
both the room sales or the Friday and
Saturday show. The show this past year
was a huge success and most of the
dealers are planning on returning.
Rob and Jane Pearce
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Contracts have gone out for the show, so if you want to be included drop an email or call me at 865-932-0182
or cell 865-851-2217. Booths range from a single 8 foot table for $110.00 to 16 foot wide by 10 feet for
$350.00. Other sizes can be arranged and I will be happy to work with you. With so many dealers returning,
let us know so you will not be left out of the fun. Set up for the show is all day Thursday July 9th and the
show hours are Friday July 10th from 9-5 and Saturday July 11th from 9-4. If you cannot get a room at the
HIE, the show is a perfect alternative to be able to sell your pots!
Pottery Lovers Banquet
The banquet will be held at the Zanesville Museum of Art on Friday evening, July 10th at 6:30 PM. A
welcoming reception and exhibit begins at 5 PM at the Museum. The museum has an awesome collection of art
pottery, so arrive early to enjoy all that it has to offer. The topic for this year's presentation is J.B. Owens.
The speaker will be Ed Council, whose new Owens book should be ready, along with a few stellar examples
of Owens Pottery.we cant wait!
Jeanette Stofft wishes to extend sincere
thanks to all Pottery Lovers for their well
wishes, prayers and the wonderful greeting
cards she received last summer! She is 'on
the mend' and looks forward to seeing
everyone this July!
Pottery Lovers Board of Directors
President, John Stofft
Vice President, Chris Powell
Secretary, Don Gill
Treasurer, Marlene Richardson
Trustee, Patti Bourgeois
Trustee, Don Gill
Trustee, Jerry Kline
Trustee, Chris Powell
Trustee, Alva Richardson
Trustee, Marlene Richardson
Trustee, Len Senior
Trustee, Arnie Small
Trustee, Peter Gehres
Trustee, Jeanette Stofft
Trustee, John Stofft
Past President, Joe Tunnell
Miss Mary Pratt!

2015 Schedule at a Glance

Monday, July 6th:
Tuesday, July 7th:
Wednesday, July 8th:
Thursday, July 9th:
Friday, July 10th:
Saturday, July 11th:

Grill Fest 6:30 PM at the Holiday Inn Express, Back Deck Bar-B-Q pit
Room Sales 8AM at the Holiday Inn Express and the Comfort Inn
Room Sales 8AM
Mixer Party Show & Tell 6:30PM, Toms Ice Cream Social to follow
Room Sales 8AM, PL Auction 3PM at the Welcome Center
Room Sales 8AM, PL Show & Sale 9AM at the Holiday Inn Express
Banquet 6:30PM at Zanesville Museum of Art
Room Sales 8AM, PL Show & Sale 9AM
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In Memoriam:
The pottery world has lost a shining star this winter.
Rose Cabat a life-long artist, and designer of the ever popular 'Cabat Feelies' passed away this winter at the ripe
old age of 100. Her delightful mid-century modern pots, each a treasure, will continue to bring pleasure to
collectors of her 'Feelies' for many years to come. We mourn her passing, and extend our deepest condolences to
her family, and her extended pottery family.
For more information about Pottery Lovers sponsored sales, social events, and learning opportunities visit our website at
www.potterylovers.org or call John Stofft at 812.431.8098, or email gomesco@aol.com.
The American of Art Pottery Association Show will be held at the Embassy Suites, in Blue Ash, Ohio on May 2-3, 2015.
The show hours are Noon to 5 PM on Saturday, and 11 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Pottery Lovers are invited to the show,
compliments of the AAPA. Just identify yourself as a Pottery Lover and admission is free.
Please share Pottery News or Items of Interest for the Newsletter
The editors for the newsletter are Pottery Lovers, Don Gill and Patti Bourgeois, of Westport, MA. If you have comments
or suggestions, or a story to tell, please forward it to potterylovers@charter.net. Thank you.

Tom's
'Ice Cream
Social'
after
Show & Tell
was a FUN
event!
We look
forward to a
'delicious'
repeat this
July...maybe
a few more
toppings!

As collectors, there are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will
capture your heart....pursue those. Unknown
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