Holly Jolly, 2024
Please come to downtown Black Mountain to shop for holiday gifts this season. We always kick it off with a fabulous evening we like to call Holly Jolly, where the stores stay open late, we all have cookies and treats, and Santa Claus is even known to come into town.
Holly Jolly: Friday, December 6th, 2024, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Black Mountain, NC
Holly Jolly: Friday, December 6th, 2024, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Black Mountain, NC
Tornado Sale
Join us Friday, June 28 - Sunday, June 30th for a CUP Sale at the store, located at 105 Cherry Street. All cups will be $30/each, or four for $100 for the duration of the sale, while supplies last. No shipping - must be present for sale.
On May 9th an EF-0 Tornado ripped through Black Mountain, impacting only the select number of people in its straight-line path. Sarah and her studio were in the direct line, and nearly lost her life to a scarlet oak falling just between house and studio. Luckily she survived, and the buildings were fine, but the tree snapped and had to be cut down, as well as many trees on the neighboring property. I (Sarah) had been making mugs the day of the tornado, but for obvious reasons was too upset from the storm, and the resulting damages to finish putting handles on the mugs. As such - I eventually trimmed the feet of each form, and fired a whole bunch of fantastic cups, (mugs with no handles). I have so many cups right now that it seemed like the best possible form for a sale to help offset the expensive tree work and loss of work from the big tornado storm.
Store is open from 10:30 - 5:30 each day of the week. We will also have other items in the sale as we see fit. Come support the cleanup from the storm, AND get some delightful cups before they are all gone!
On May 9th an EF-0 Tornado ripped through Black Mountain, impacting only the select number of people in its straight-line path. Sarah and her studio were in the direct line, and nearly lost her life to a scarlet oak falling just between house and studio. Luckily she survived, and the buildings were fine, but the tree snapped and had to be cut down, as well as many trees on the neighboring property. I (Sarah) had been making mugs the day of the tornado, but for obvious reasons was too upset from the storm, and the resulting damages to finish putting handles on the mugs. As such - I eventually trimmed the feet of each form, and fired a whole bunch of fantastic cups, (mugs with no handles). I have so many cups right now that it seemed like the best possible form for a sale to help offset the expensive tree work and loss of work from the big tornado storm.
Store is open from 10:30 - 5:30 each day of the week. We will also have other items in the sale as we see fit. Come support the cleanup from the storm, AND get some delightful cups before they are all gone!
Paint Your Own Pottery Nights
Paint your own bisqued pottery with bright ceramic underglazes in the store, and Sarah will finish it by high-firing it in the kiln, and have the pieces done and in the shop available for pickup by the following Saturday.
Join us on one or more Thursdays, We have holiday specific items, and also more picture frames, jewelry boxes, egg cups, and more. Sign up and pay online:
Next Painting Event:
March 14, 2024
Sarah Sunshine Pottery Store, 105 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-333-1884
Please register in advance here so we will have the right amount of pieces. Space is limited. We will have places for painting both inside the store, and on our porch.
Join us on one or more Thursdays, We have holiday specific items, and also more picture frames, jewelry boxes, egg cups, and more. Sign up and pay online:
Next Painting Event:
March 14, 2024
Sarah Sunshine Pottery Store, 105 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-333-1884
Please register in advance here so we will have the right amount of pieces. Space is limited. We will have places for painting both inside the store, and on our porch.
March 17, 2024: Second Annual Deviled Egg Cook-Off Challenge!
Sarah Sunshine Pottery is excited to announce that on March 17th, 2024 we will be hosting our Second Annual Deviled Egg Cook Off at our store on 105 Cherry Street in Black Mountain, from 1:00-3:00pm. There will be delicious, deviled eggs and great prizes!
If you are interested in competing in the cookoff, please send us an email at
sarahsunshinepottery@gmail.com, write us on facebook, or call the store (828-333-1884), by March 15th, 2024 for letting us know you are committing to the contest.
What are you signing up for if you say yes to competing in the cookoff?
First, you are committing to fun!
Second, you are agreeing to bring two dozen completed deviled eggs between 12:00 - 1:00 pm to our store on Sunday, March 17th. Any type of deviled egg, from a simple tried and true recipe to your most outlandish recipe is welcome in this cook off. Deviled eggs are traditionally cut in half, but we are requesting that you cut them in quarters, that way more people will get a chance to try your eggs! Along with the eggs you will need to bring a 3x5 index card with the ingredients you used neatly printed on the front. We want everyone to feel safe to try your food. Please also write the recipe on the back of the card. Please make sure your name and phone number is somewhere on the underside of the platter the eggs are on so we can get it back to you!
You may pick up your platter and prize from the store any day but Tuesdays, between 11 and 4pm.
What if you don’t want to make deviled eggs but you still want to participate?
Luckily for you, there is a way! We will need people to attend and judge the eggs! The judges
will be our community. Anyone who comes into the store between 1:00-3:00 pm that wishes to
taste the eggs will be able to (as long as quantities allow). After trying the eggs you will rank
your top three choices and submit your vote. Winners will be announced on March 18th.
What are the prizes?
Everyone who makes eggs will receive a Sarah Sunshine Pottery necklace as a thank you! ( $19 value).
The third-place winner will receive a Sarah Sunshine Pottery chicken tray ( $25 value),
The second-place winner will receive a set of Sarah Sunshine Pottery Salt and Pepper Shakers
($58 value),
The First-place winner will receive a Sarah Sunshine Pottery Deviled Egg tray ($69 value).
We also have an event page on facebook. Please RSVP and message us by email, phone or in person to let us know if you are making eggs. If you do not message we will assume you are coming as a judge, not a contestant.
Thank you so much for your participation.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarah or Elisabeth by
phone, email, facebook or Instagram.
Warmly,
The Sunshine Crew
If you are interested in competing in the cookoff, please send us an email at
sarahsunshinepottery@gmail.com, write us on facebook, or call the store (828-333-1884), by March 15th, 2024 for letting us know you are committing to the contest.
What are you signing up for if you say yes to competing in the cookoff?
First, you are committing to fun!
Second, you are agreeing to bring two dozen completed deviled eggs between 12:00 - 1:00 pm to our store on Sunday, March 17th. Any type of deviled egg, from a simple tried and true recipe to your most outlandish recipe is welcome in this cook off. Deviled eggs are traditionally cut in half, but we are requesting that you cut them in quarters, that way more people will get a chance to try your eggs! Along with the eggs you will need to bring a 3x5 index card with the ingredients you used neatly printed on the front. We want everyone to feel safe to try your food. Please also write the recipe on the back of the card. Please make sure your name and phone number is somewhere on the underside of the platter the eggs are on so we can get it back to you!
You may pick up your platter and prize from the store any day but Tuesdays, between 11 and 4pm.
What if you don’t want to make deviled eggs but you still want to participate?
Luckily for you, there is a way! We will need people to attend and judge the eggs! The judges
will be our community. Anyone who comes into the store between 1:00-3:00 pm that wishes to
taste the eggs will be able to (as long as quantities allow). After trying the eggs you will rank
your top three choices and submit your vote. Winners will be announced on March 18th.
What are the prizes?
Everyone who makes eggs will receive a Sarah Sunshine Pottery necklace as a thank you! ( $19 value).
The third-place winner will receive a Sarah Sunshine Pottery chicken tray ( $25 value),
The second-place winner will receive a set of Sarah Sunshine Pottery Salt and Pepper Shakers
($58 value),
The First-place winner will receive a Sarah Sunshine Pottery Deviled Egg tray ($69 value).
We also have an event page on facebook. Please RSVP and message us by email, phone or in person to let us know if you are making eggs. If you do not message we will assume you are coming as a judge, not a contestant.
Thank you so much for your participation.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarah or Elisabeth by
phone, email, facebook or Instagram.
Warmly,
The Sunshine Crew