Asheville – The Village Potters Clay Center

Remembering Shawn Roberson

January 7, 2019November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of one of our loved students here at The Village Potters, Shawn Roberson. Shawn was loved dearly by all who knew him. When he strolled into the studio he carried joy and gentleness with him. I first met Shawn…

You Know What They Say About Many Hands

October 4, 2018November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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The Village Potters Clay Center is located along the French Broad River. Most days, this ancient river looks rather lazy from where we sit, and in the summertime we see hundreds of tubers floating on its waters, basking in the sun. Recently, during the last week of summer, we were dealing…

Bernie Segal: A Man of Openness, Honor and Creativity

July 5, 2018November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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Bernie Segal, Sculptor, Potter, Fencer, Teacher, Mentor, Retired Army Sergeant, Father, Loving Husband and one of the original Village Potters passed away on June 7th, 2018. He and his devoted wife, Jeanne, moved to Washington state one year ago. Already in his eighties, he said he “needed to be closer…

It’s All About The Clay

May 1, 2018November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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Every artist, every maker, every craftsperson knows that the materials they work with are the foundation for everything they make. For the potter, it is all about the clay! Anytime potters are gathered clay is sure to come up in conversation. “What clay do you use? Do you have any…

New Digs, New Directions, New Staff

February 6, 2018November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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With our new classrooms we are creating new classes designed to stimulate individual creative paths. We are so excited to announce that Angelique Tassistro is joining our staff and will be offering classes in her own style. She has been a friend of The Village Potters since our small…

Nurturing a Crafted Life

August 2, 2017November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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by Sarah Wells Rolland How You Can Support Our Emerging Potters on their Journey Choosing to be a potter requires a creative spirit, a strong work ethic, long hours, and a wild capacity to dream. Here at The Village Potters we have created an environment that fosters these qualities in our…

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17 Questions with Hannah McGehee

May 2, 2017November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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The Village Potters is pleased to feature the multi-talented and multi-faceted ceramic artist, Hannah McGehee, for our 17 Questions series. Hannah also happens to be one of our studio apprentices. We have had the pleasure of working with her since October 2015. We hope you enjoy getting to know Hannah as much as…

It’s a Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood

February 28, 2017November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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The Village Potters are a wonderful creative community teaming with amazingly generous people. Now our block is growing and we are thrilled! Wedge Brewery Co., 12 Bones Smokehouse, and RAD Skatepark are now in our back yard, literally! So, come visit us and see the amazing pots being created here…

Oh, Bertha!

August 2, 2016November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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by Dearing Davis, Red Clay Halo Pottery The Village Potters is unique and wonderful in that we have a variety of options when it comesto firing our pieces. We have seven electric kilns, a raku kiln, a car-sized gas kiln (Bertha), and a new Geil kiln (Glorifred). We are even in…

From Our Hands to Your Home

February 27, 2015November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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The Village Potters have been busy this winter making pots, teaching classes and making plans to expand the Teaching Center with a mentoring program later this year. With years of experience at the wheel, this amazing group of potters have entered their fourth year as a “collective”. Their prime location…

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