Bolickandtraditionspottery.com is a website dedicated to the pottery works of Glenn and Lula Owens Bolick. The Bolicks have been involved in pottery since 1973, when they started Bolick Pottery. They produce a variety of items, including mugs, bowls, honey pots, serving dishes, and baking dishes. Lula specializes in traditional face jugs, while Glenn creates larger items. Their pottery also includes seasonal items like large flower pots, jack-o'-lanterns, and snowman lanterns. The shop is open daily and is located at 4884 Bolick Road in Lenoir, NC. Another location that carries a full line of Bolick Pottery is at 1155 Main Street in Blowing Rock. For contact, the number is 828-295-3862. The website also offers a mailing list for updates on kiln openings, new arrivals, sales, and more. The Bolicks have a rich history in pottery, having worked for Lula's father, M.L. Owens, at Original Owens Pottery before starting their own business. They were both awarded the 2018 NC Heritage Award through the NC Arts Council. All pottery items are oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. It is recommended to place the dish into a cold oven and let it heat up with the stove. Coffee and tea mugs and cups are also available. The Owens family of potters dates back to the mid-19th century. Original Owens Pottery of Seagrove, NC was formed in 1938 by M.L. (Melvin Lee) Owens. Later, his son, Boyd, obtained the business. Nancy Owens Brewer (Boyd's sister) is the main potter there and together they produce dinnerware and signature red glaze. The website offers a range of pottery items for sale.
