Crow Valley Pottery presents its annual Potter’s Fest opening Friday, July 17.

The show features hand-made ceramics from artists on Orcas Island and in the Pacific Northwest. Each year Crow Valley invites new potters to show their work, ensuring the “always changing, always fresh” mission of the Fest.

This year’s Potter’s Fest includes pottery demonstrations by Ruthie Gibbs on Friday’s opening reception, and Robin Rodenberger on Saturday and Sunday.  Gibbs has long been a potter with Crow Valley, and her functional wares have been  sought after and collected by many. She offers a variety of styles, with her leaf-impressions among the most popular.

Rodenberger’s work is known by her intensive and detailed hand-carving on each piece. “Faux Bois” creates the look of wood or bark, and adds a rich and unique look for every pot made.  Rodenberger will be “throwing” pots (working on the potter’s wheel) and carving during her demonstrations.

Crow Valley’s Potter’s Fest opens Friday, July 17 with an opening reception at its’ historic cabin shop, from 4 to 7 p.m.  It will also feature live music by Carolyn Cruso. The show runs through August.

Contact the shop at 376-4260 for additional information.