It is rare that you meet a potter who can accomplish almost anything in clay: build her own studio from the concrete pad up to the finished trim, build her own gas downdraft kiln, teach potters at any levels, and make pots for collectors all over the southeastern United States. My friend and studio mate,…
We may not be able to gather in person, but our Multi-Kiln Opening is still The Village Potters Clay Center's biggest event of the year! Lori Theriault and Katie Meili Messersmith will be your hosts as we share our day with you via Facebook Livestreams! Here's a glimpse of our…
First, a message about our first Vessels of Hope initiative: I am filled with emotion due to the overwhelming love and support we have received in support of our Vessels of Hope fundraiser amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This season of trial has stirred in each of us a strong sense…
Curbside Gallery Sale is an outdoor sales event in front of the galleries of The Village Potters Clay Center, 310 Art, Akira Satake and Asheville Art Garden. Join us for a lovely day! Art work and pottery will be on sale to help sustain our small businesses during this season.…
I am thankful to be a potter, particularly during the pandemic. This craft has helped me cope with the long hours of isolation by allowing me to create and make. On the other hand, selling pottery during a pandemic is fraught with difficulty; pottery is a luxury item, and when…
The day Katie Messersmith touched clay for the first time in high school, she knew her life was on a new path. The clay had her. She had found her passion. Katie looked for every opportunity to study clay. She worked and studied at an Art Center in Kentucky making…
