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Cone 6 Glazing Workshop and Discussion with John Britt April 10-11

Cone 6 Glazing and Discussion with John Britt April 10 and 11

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Clay Saves Lives by Tracy Hawkins

March 6, 2018November 21, 2021 by Sarah Wells Rolland
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At The Village Potters, we are attracted to the beauty of clay.  It is moldable and can create priceless objects of art, as well as everyday functional ware.  We have a connection with clay and the many challenges and rewards it brings us.  But, do you know that this clay…
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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…
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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…
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