Julie Calhoun-roepnack Blog Posts

Porcelain sgraffito pottery by Anja BartlesNo matter what her style or color preference, any mom will love something from the Gallery's pottery collection.  All of the potters are local to the Asheville area and their pottery is food safe - lead...

Tzadi Turrou tree tileToday is Arbor Day - a special day set aside over 100 years ago to celebrate trees.  If you would like to help here are some things you can do -Celebrate Arbor Day in a personal way by planting a tree yourself. It is an ac...

Daffodils are the brightest sign of spring and ours  are up early this year.  They are also an Arts and craft favorite - as seen in the Blue Ridge collection of Julie Calhoun-Roepnack.  Her vases and tiles evoke the Art Deco era of the...

Zipper bag by Jude Stuecker”Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” -- Picasso.So very true and what better way to dispel the blues of winter than by coming to visit the Gallery for a dose of art in every form - jewelry, paintings, f...

Zipper bag by Jude Stuecker”Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” -- Picasso.So very true and what better way to dispel the blues of winter than by coming to visit the Gallery for a dose of art in every form - jewelry, paintings, f...

Serving bowlPotter Julie Roepnack has added these lovely daffodil themed pieces to her Blue Ridge collection inspired by the Appalachian Mountains and done int he Arts & Crafts style.Large pitcher...

Pillow pots by Estela ShacklefordWe have acquired a few new potters at the Gallery this year and some old favorites have added new lines.New Arts and Crafts line by Julie RoepnackClay sculpture by Donna KingNew owl collection by Claude GravesLisa Con...

Leslie Bowman quilted purseIf the heat has not given it away, by now you should realize that we are in the Dog Days of Summer - July 3 - August 11."Dog Days" (Latin: diēs caniculārēs) are the hottest, most sultry days of summer. In the Northern He...

Black bears do wander into downtown Asheville like this young one did back in February 2012. Even around the Grove Park Inn, a residential neighborhood, residents report seeing bears at night. As you can see below, the Gallery has a good selection...

Julie Calhoun-Roepnack ceramic dog bone paper weight!April is Prevent Cruelty to Animals month sponsored by ASPCA.  We have colored our blog orange to show our support. And to further honor this worthwhile theme we will feature a homeless pet fr...

Local potter Julie Calhoun Roepnack created a new line of ceramics for Arts & Crafts month at the Gallery.  Her nature inspired mugs, trays, and vases boast of the clean lines,muted colors and  simple designs of this era in pottery.&nbs...