Mata Ortiz Pottery Demonstration and Presale
Date:
Friday, March 27 2026
Noted Mata Ortiz artist Oralia Lopez will bring her own incredible pottery and pottery from numerous other Mata Ortiz artists to the Sedona Heritage Museum. Lopez is known for finely executed geometric designs and intricate painting skills using a brush of a few human hairs. The evening event on Friday is a presale and will take place between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Guests can RSVP by calling 928-282-7038 for a chance to see this beautiful pottery, interact with Lopez one on one, watch her paint intricate designs, ask questions, and purchase items before the sale opens to the general public the next day. RSVPs are limited to the first 50. The Friday event includes a wine and cheese reception. The presale will take place in the historic Apple Packing Shed. Mata Ortiz pottery, developed in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, is the recreation of Mogollon pottery found in the archaeological site of Casas Grandes. It takes its name from the modern day town of Mata Ortiz, which is near the archaeological site. Today, it is a style of pottery recognized and collected worldwide.
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