Grand Opening Celebration

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Join us April 11, from 2pm to 7pm

at The Village Potters Clay Center
Westgate, 44 Westgate Parkway
Asheville, NC 28806

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After Hurricane Helene washed us out of Riverview Station, there was a tremendous amount of work to do to rebuild, and this community really showed up to support that effort! Due to the generosity of our supporters, donors, and volunteers, we’ve spent the past year rebuilding the Village, wheel by wheel and wall by wall.

Now the doors have re-opened, it’s time to celebrate, and YOU are invited!

This event will showcase our relocated and expanded facilities, vibrant programming, and the artists and students who bring the space to life. The day will include studio tours, live demonstrations, clay-themed activities, new work by our resident potters, and a dramatic raku kiln firing (weather permitting).

Mark your calendar today and save the date. Details are updated often so make sure to check back with us for the latest schedule!

Please note: The schedule is subject to change, any updates will be reflected on this page.

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10am
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10am

Gallery Doors Open

2pm - 7pm
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2pm - 7pm

Celebration All Afternoon

  • Tours
  • Activities
  • Demos
  • Refreshments
2pm
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2pm

Hand-Building Demo

with Karen DuBois
3pm
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3pm

Throwing Bigger Pots Demo

with Julia Mann
4pm
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4pm

Surface Design Demo

with Maria Andrade
5pm
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5pm

Throwing, and designing with Slip Demo

with Katie Meili Messersmith
6pm
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6pm

Alternative Firing Demo

with Judi Harwood
7pm
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7pm

Wrapup and Farewell