Pottery classes – The Village Potters Clay Center

Spotlight on our Advanced Studies Program

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 by Lori

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Here at The Village Potters Clay Center, we are entering the 7th year of our Advanced Studies Ceramics Program. Currently, we have 15 potters who are dedicating 1-3 years studying with us in a program built upon independent study and mentoring. This unique program is a wonderful alternative to studying…

A Story of Hope and Creativity out of Hardship

September 1, 2020November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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One of the greatest opportunities that I have had as an apprentice is the chance to teach pottery classes, specifically teaching beginners. There is no greater feeling than teaching someone who has never touched clay how to throw, and see them pull up their first pot. The progress that I've seen…

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

April 15, 2014November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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Call to register 828-253-2424

The Allure of Sculpture

February 12, 2014November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

Sarah Wells Rolland

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By JUDI HARWOOD Our teaching center at The Village Potters is happy to announce the addition of Beginner Sculpture classes! As the resident potter who will be teaching these classes, I’d like to give you a little background. In 1999 I took a pottery class (wheel) with a friend for…

Celebrating a Year!

September 30, 2012November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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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…

Pots are Everywhere!

July 13, 2012November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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Things are really busy at The Village Potters. There are pots everywhere! Kilns are firing up and then cooling down. No one wanted to fire during this heat wave, but The Southern Highland Craft Fair is next week starting July 19th and we all are going to be there. We…

Things We’re Building At The Village Potters

March 28, 2012November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

Sarah Wells Rolland

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We're building inventories, to keep our beautiful, contemporary gallery filled with fine ceramic art. We're building a reduction kiln, which has been very exciting for those of us who will fire it. We're building community within our own Riverview Station, with our first building pot luck. How wonderful to meet…

Masking Our Global Culture

December 13, 2011November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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Some great images from our recent workshop for both parent and child: Masking Our Global Culture, led by Melanie Mitchell Robertson, Director of Education at The Village Potters.

Schedule for 10-Week Adult Clay Classes Updated!

October 20, 2011November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

Sarah Wells Rolland

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Our 10-week adult clay classes are now available for open enrollment, which means your 10-week session begins when you register, based on availability. Check our description of 10-Week Classes for details and days/times they meet. If you have any questions, contact Melanie Mitchell Robertson or the teacher of the class…

It’s the Season for New Endeavors!!!

October 16, 2011November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland

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Bowl By Village Potter and Instructor, Lori Theriault Everyone is given a creative edge. Many of us have nurtured this most of our lives and others want to get on the creative path as soon as possible. The Village Potters Teaching Center is ready to share and contribute to your journey. A class with clay is a…

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