In Memorium
Hiroshi Sueyoshi
Hiroshi was the father of the pottery movement in Wilmington, NC. He founded Orange Street Pottery in 1982 and was a founding member of this guild in 2007.
He was a beloved teacher and mentor to many artists through his work at Cape Fear Community College, Orange Street Pottery, and the Cameron Art Museum. In April 2020, the Cameron Art Museum released a short film about Hiroshi titled, Hiroshi Sueyoshi A Matter of Reverence.
His kindness, knowledge, and compassion for ceramics and the arts will be greatly missed. His legacy will be carried on through the guild, Orange Street Pottery, and all the lives he touched with his amazing art.
His obituary can be found at: https://www.andrewsmortuary.com/obituary/hiroshi-sueyoshi
About Us…
Coastal Carolina Clay Guild (a 501-C3 Non Profit) was founded in 2007 by a group of Wilmington potters who fostered a desire to promote and support a ceramic arts education for their members and the surrounding community. CCCG represents over 100 ceramic artists from all over Southeastern North Carolina. Each year CCCG offers workshops for continuing education, opportunities to network with fellow area potters and ceramic artists, and an annual Holiday Show and Sale featuring artwork by our members.
Andrea Beyrer - President
Board Members
Andrea has been playing with clay for about eight years with the last six being at Orange Street Pottery Studio. She and her husband, Scott, live in Kure Beach. In addition to making pottery, she works in the middle school at Island Montessori Charter School and enjoys boating and fishing.
Chris Capen - Vice President
Chris has been getting her hands muddy at Orange Street Pottery Studio in Wilmington, NC since 2020 and has been addicted to pottery ever since. She loves sgraffito and creating pieces that tell a story. Someday, she will retire from teaching high school English to make pottery full-time and continue to travel around the country in her camper with her husband, Mark.
Mary Kimmel - Treasurer
After graduating from Indiana University in Bloomington with a BFA in Ceramics, Mary has owned various clay studios in VT, NH, and NC throughout the years. She recently retired from a 20-year career with the NC Division of Highways in roadway design and engineering. As a seasoned potter, she’s excited to have time for clay again. Mary specializes in wheel-thrown porcelain and may add carving, coils or a suggestion of the human form in her work.
Cassie Goodson - Secretary
Originally from WNY, Cassie has been a New Hanover County resident since 2004. She has spent the past 20 years playing with clay as a member of Fat Cat Pottery. Specializing in the production of unique vessels and ornamental sculptures, she derives her inspiration from the rhythms of nature and an internal drive to keep creating. Focusing on enjoying the journey, Cassie is excited to increase her presence in our local community by being involved with CCCG.
Katelyn Guthrie - Events and Holiday Show
Katelyn Guthrie is a ceramic artist based out of Wilmington, NC. She holds a BA in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Katelyn works at Leland Cultural Arts Center, DREAMS Center for Arts Education, and the Cameron Art Museum as a ceramics instructor. Katelyn has held residency at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, in Leland, NC funded by the Brunswick Arts Council.
Aubrey Andrews - Education and Workshops
I’m Aubrey and I’m a local potter based in Wilmington, NC. Growing up, I loved the arts, from dancing to painting and jewelry making, and I’ve always loved turning an idea into a reality. After I graduated, I chose to pursue Fine Arts at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC where I found my love and passion for pottery. I now work full-time at Fat Cat Pottery as their Studio Technician. I am so excited to be part of this community, I can’t wait to grow as an artist with you all!