2014 Convention Attendees!

We are just a week away from the Convention and the grand opening of the Pottery Museum of Red Wing! I am sure many of you are already packing your bags and cars right now.

The RWCS Website and the Convention Supplement are your sources for all your convention information. Here are the links to plan your Convention Experience:

Schedule

Updates

Crock Hunt – Starts Friday, July 4 until Saturday, July 12

Checking out the City of Red Wing shops, eateries and sights? Many of them are on the Crock Hunt. Join the fun! Download the form, grab the supplement, or pick one up at the sites. No matter how many sites you get to you will be included in the prize drawings

Wednesday, July 9

• 7:00 am RWCS Board Meeting – NEW LOCATION – Pottery Place Annex (watch for signs)
• 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Pre-registered pick up inside Pottery Place Annex
• RWCS Foundation Events
• 5:45pm  Pottery Museum Grand Opening Ribbon cutting
• 6:00 pm– 9:00pm – WINE-ing for Red Wing, FRIEND-raising Pottery Museum of Red Wing

Thursday, July 10

• Hands on Pottery Classes at Red Wing High School – With Richard Spiller $40 – spots still available
• Keynote: Pottery Museum of Red Wing presented by RWCS Foundation special presenter Louise Schleich
• Visit the Vault – Goodhue County Historical Society behind the scenes tour
• 1:00 – 4:00 TWO Commemorative Distribution locations Red Wing High School and Red Wing Stoneware (you must have your badge and voucher to pick up at Red Wing Stoneware)

Friday, July 11

• Hands on Pottery Classes at Red Wing High School – With Richard Spiller $40 – spots still available
• Crock Fest sponsored by Red Wing Pottery and Red Wing Stoneware – 5pm to 9pm – Central Park, Downtown Red Wing
  Limited edition Crock Fest Pieces available from Red Wing Pottery and Red Wing Stoneware in the Park

Other Convention information links:

• About the Event Page
• Auction – Thursday
• Kids View – Thursday and Friday
• Young Collectors – Thursday and Friday
• Education – Great New sessions offered this year on Friday
• Shared Interest Groups – connect with other collectors stop in the cafeteria Thursday afternoon!
• Display – Check them out every day of the Convention
• Show and Sale – Saturday Morning
• Banquet – Saturday Night at the Pottery Museum– tickets still available
  -   5:30 Social at Players Sports Bar and Grill (formally Provenzano’s)
  -   6:30 Dinner in the Annex (follow the signs)

Information about the City of Red Wing:

• Things to do in Red Wing
• Directions to Red Wing High School
• City of Red Wing Information

Attention Attendees here are some special offers to include in your Convention experience:

• Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce: Guest Pass – Available at registration. On this card will be special offers or promotions from participating businesses.
• Goodhue County Historical Society – Free entrance to museum during Convention Week to all RWCS members, just show your badge. Visit the Historical Society to see their very large collection of Red Wing pottery and stoneware and learn about Goodhue County history.

One last reminder; don’t forget to bring your red badge holder and volunteer pin! I am looking forward to seeing all of you in Red Wing. Safe travels!