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We now have three beautiful, spacious and pristine educational studios. Two classrooms for weekly classes (1 seen in image) and one workshop studio dedicated to events and weeklong intensive workshops.
Sarah and her husband George founded The Village Potters Clay Center in 2011. After the flood of 2024 the Center has become a non profit preserving the legacy of the mission.
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The Village Potters Clay Center

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  • Reopening October 2025!

    The Village Potters is dedicated to preserving the legacy of fine craft, inspiring passion, nurturing growth, and supporting sustainable careers for the next generation of clay and ceramic artists. The Village Potters Clay Center (TVPCC) was destroyed on Sept 27th 2025. We have been working tirelessly since the waters receded working toward our return planned in Oct at our new location at 44 Westgate Parkway Asheville NC 28806. Before the flood we were a thriving creative, collaborative community with a mission to offer an ideal work space and nurture a culture of freedom in creative exploration and expression. The Village Potters has four gallery showrooms attracting many visitors daily, and houses the working studios of six masterful professional potters. They currently are Sarah Wells Rolland, Judi Harwood, Maria Andrade Troya, Julia Mann, Karen Dubois, and Katie Meili Messersmith. They comprise an intentional collective of potters who share a commitment to foster an environment that encourages and supports the development and prosperity of the ceramic artist through education, experience, and community. Their goal is to support one another to reach their fullest creative potential and success in business, and demonstrate uncompromising integrity in all areas. Their work is available in their premier ceramic art gallery on site. Raising up the next generation of ceramic artists is a core tenet of The Village Potters and our education programs are extensive. There are three different spaces designated for different learning opportunities. Our fully equipped Teaching Center provides ongoing, multi-week, adult classes in wheel, hand building, and specialty classes (Raku, sculpture, surface design) for the beginning, intermediate, and advanced student.

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PGATOUR SPECIAL: Take $25 or $50 Off Your Gallery Purchase*
PGATOUR SPECIAL: Take $25 or $50 Off Your Gallery Purchase*
* Receive $25 off any purchase of $250 or more, or $50 off any purchase of $500 or more. Limit one discount per customer, offer valid 9/16/2026 – 9/21/2026 The Village Potters Clay Center is proud to welcome players, families, volunteers, and fans attending the Biltmore Championship Asheville PGA Tour event. While you’re enjoying world class golf, we invite you to experience another tradition that has shaped Western North Carolina for generations: the art of ceramics. Asheville has long been recognized as one of the country’s premier destinations for handcrafted pottery. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, our region has attracted generations of ceramic artists inspired by its natural beauty, vibrant creative community, and deep appreciation for handmade craftsmanship. Today, The Village Potters continues that tradition with a gallery featuring exceptional work by more than two dozen professional ceramic artists, along with working studios where visitors can see clay transformed into beautiful, functional art. To celebrate the championship and welcome visitors to our city, we’re offering a special gallery promotion throughout the tournament.* Receive $25 off any purchase of $250 or more, or $50 off any purchase of $500 or more. Whether you’re looking for a memorable keepsake from your visit or a one of a kind piece to enjoy for years to come, we hope you’ll stop in and discover why Asheville is celebrated for both its natural beauty and its remarkable ceramic arts community. We look forward to welcoming you to The Village Potters Clay Center and sharing a piece of Asheville’s creative spirit with you.
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