Ceramics – The Village Potters Clay Center

Bernie Segal: A Man of Openness, Honor and Creativity

July 5, 2018July 8, 2018 by Lindsey

Lindsey

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…

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17 Questions with Hannah McGehee

May 2, 2017June 4, 2017 by Lindsey

Lindsey

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…

Digging Deeper: ‘Kazegama: the inaugural firing’

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016 by Lindsey

Lindsey

After hours, days, and months of work the Kazegama kiln has been completed! And she is quite a beauty. The inaugural firing of the Kazegama took place this past weekend and it was a beautiful sight. It was certainly an instance in which it ‘took a village’ to make it…

Digging Deeper: Get a Grip.

June 1, 2016August 3, 2016 by Sarah

Sarah

Oh the handle…that small piece of clay that makes all the difference in the ever popular mug. The handle serves great function on a drinking vessel….to keep our sensitive hands from the heat and to assist an ease of motion to our mouths. Almost every day there is a brief…

From Our Hands to Your Home

February 27, 2015July 31, 2015 by Sarah

Sarah

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…

Spring Blooms

May 28, 2014February 27, 2015 by Sarah

Sarah

While things are most definitely blossoming inside our studios, thanks mostly to VP Sarah Wells Rolland, the garden in front of the Gallery is constantly giving us new beauty to behold! Here's a glimpse of what greets us each day - we'll add more pictures as things continue to bloom!

It’s time to take a pottery class in Sculpture, hand building or wheel

April 15, 2014February 27, 2015 by Sarah

Sarah

Call to register 828-253-2424

Visitor’s Center Volunteer Appreciation Event at The Village Potters!

November 13, 2013November 13, 2013 by Sarah

Sarah

Some images from our event to say "thank you" to the many volunteers at Asheville's Visitor's Center at the Chamber for all they do to promote Asheville in every way, and in particular for all they do to promote The Village Potters in the River Arts District. We wined and…

Spotlight Gallery

July 19, 2013April 1, 2019 by Sarah

Sarah

Resident Potters • Gallery of Work • Feature Gallery • Spotlight Gallery • Featured Artists The Spotlight Gallery features exquisite large works by Sarah Wells Rolland, and stunning paintings by Jenny Buckner.

Celebrating a Year!

September 30, 2012September 30, 2012 by Sarah

Sarah

The small beginnings of a dream realized are monumental and we at The Village Potters believe something to be celebrated. One year ago this October, this wonderful collective of artists opened the doors of The Village Potters Gallery, Studio and Teaching Center. In this year God has so exponentially blessed…

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