North Dakota Pottery Collectors Society

An organization created to enhance collecting interest in the types of pottery made in North Dakota

Membership

You are invited to become a member of the North Dakota Pottery Collectors Society. The Society was formed to create and promote a genuine and continued interest in this valuable product that was produced in North Dakota, made from North Dakota clay and completed with North Dakota labor.
The purpose of the Society is to expand and create an interest in collecting these wares by individuals throughout the United States. Through sharing our findings, experiences and knowledge, we can all become better acquainted with one another and North Dakota pottery. No records have been found listing all the items that were produced. As someone adds a unique find to their collection and shares it with others, our knowledge grows. An annual convention is held the second weekend in June each year. The 2024 Convention is scheduled for June 7-9 in Fargo, North Dakota.
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For more information on NDPCS membership, please contact: ndpottery@gmail.com The NDPCS also offers endowments to qualified non-profit organizations.
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Check out the latest NDPCS newsletter! Read an update from NDPCS president, Michael Kaul, and see pictures from the 2023 Annual Convention!
July 2023
Photos courtesy of Richard Berg

NDPCS Member Spotlight

KAREN NEWMAN MIDGARDEN
Karen is a retired educator living in West Fargo, North Dakota. She currently serves as a board member for NDPCS. Karen brings her passion for pottery and about 60 years of collecting experience to the table when helping navigate decision-making at board meetings.

Why do you collect North Dakota Pottery?

“My late husband and I both shared both shared a strong sense of preservation. When he passed seven years ago, we had 38 collections between the two of us. As I downsized from more than 4000 square feet at the farm to 1800 square feet, I decided to keep the collection that brought me the most joy - pottery!”

Do you remember your first pottery purchase?

“Albany slip, beehive Red Wing jog. Summer 1969 at a Fargo street market. It was considered cool to put a candle in a pottery piece and let the wax drip down. I was a student at NDSU. Yes, it was illegal to have candles in the dorm. It was the hippie era!”

What are your current pottery passions?

“Red Wing (I mostly advertising these days), UND Pottery, Ephraim Faience Pottery (modern), and Door Pottery (modern).”

Contact Us

If you are inquiring about a piece of North Dakota pottery, please include as much information as possible (size, markings, condition, and a photo if available).
ndpottery@gmail.com
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