Mata Ortiz Pottery Demonstration and Sale

Date: Saturday, March 28 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. Open to the general public, this is a chance to see beautiful pottery, interact with Lopez one on one, watch her paint pottery by hand with nothing pre-drawn, ask questions and purchase these incredible works of art. The demonstration and sale will coincide with the hours of the Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. No RSVP necessary, as guests can drop by any time during those hours for free. The sale 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. If you would like to visit the museum at the same time, admission is $10 per person. Children 13 and under are free.

• Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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