2011 RWCS Convention announces MEATHEADS as BRAT FEED Sponsor

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Red Wing Pottery Sales Lot as the Events NEW HOME!

Wednesday, July 6th

11:00 am to 3:00pm

Red Wing, MN – The Red Wing Collectors Society is excited to announce that Meatheads of Red Wing, MN will sponsor the Annual Convention Brat Feed and the Red Wing Pottery Sales parking lot will be the event’s new home!

Meatheads has been involved with the RWCS Convention for the past few years with the annual Convention picnic and the Brat Feed last year. The Meathead’s Brat Feed this year will include: a brat with all the fix ‘ins along with chips, water, and new this year, their awesome beans. Meatheads will also be donate a portion of their proceeds to the Red Wing Collectors Society Foundation!

Special thanks to Red Wing Pottery Sales and Shops located at 1920 Old West Main Street for supporting this long time tradition of the Convention. The Brat Feed will be located at the end of the parking lot across from the North Star Monument, adjacent to the new home of Larry’s Jugs and Antiques.

"We are very excited to partner with Meatheads and Red Wing Pottery Sales and Shops to have another successful brat feed and support the RWCS Foundation!" said Stacy Wegner, executive director.

The Red Wing Collectors Society Foundation maintains the Red Wing Pottery Museum in Red Wing, Minnesota located within the former Minnesota Stoneware Company building where pottery was manufactured until Red Wing Potteries closed in 1967. In addition, they work on preservation projects, research and scholarships to students who are studying in areas of ceramic history, ceramic engineering or pottery making.

In addition, the RWCS will once again be have a Membership Tent and live radio remote with KWNG Red Wing! Come and learn about membership and register for a chance to win RWCS membership and registration for Convention.

The Brat Feed is the pre-curser to the official start of the Convention, July 7th at Red Wing High School. This 3-day event features: a Red Wing stoneware and pottery auction, education sessions, a show and sale, displays, kids programs, social events and so much more.

Convention is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on Saturday, July 9 featuring our display room and Show and Sale with more than 150 vendors of stoneware, dinnerware and art pottery from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

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2011 RWCS Convention

Stirring Up the Memories

July 7-9, 2011

Red Wing, MN – The Red Wing Collectors Society is excited to release their 2011 Convention Education Schedule and Speaker information.

The RWCS 35th Annual Convention officially kicks off on Thursday, July 7th with the General Session featuring Keynote Dr. Ronald Schirmer from Mankato State University. He will be presenting the ancient pottery of Red Wing – its construction methods, decorations, and the roles it played in the culture.

Friday, July 8th will be Education Day at the Convention. The presentation lineup has something for every collector. Presentation topics include:

Red Wing Dump Finds
Saffronware
Red Wing Dinnerware Paper Products
Salt Glaze Production
Finding Red Wing through the Media
RWCS Foundation and Red Wing Pottery Museum
Treasure’s from the Dump
New Brighton, PA Pottery
Red Wing Trivia
Dinnerware Concentration
What is Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube?

A special guest speaker and late addition to the line up is Hannes Kuehn. Hannes was a molder and designer at Red Wing Pottery in the 1950′s. He will be giving a narrative presentation about his "Recollections of Working at the Pottery"

It’s not to late to Join and Attend the 2011 Convention. It’s sure to be a great memory making experience.

The RWCS Convention will be held at the Red Wing High School in Red Wing MN. To learn more about the convention – click here!

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