Support us & our mission

Help us with our continued recovery and assist in our transformation to a nonprofit organization with a newly expanded mission

About us

Read more about our mission, our studio, it’s values, and our incredible team behind it all

Our Clay Company

Proudly stocking both Laguna & Standard Clays

Our weekly class offerings

Eight-week pottery classes for the local community, perfect for beginners and clay veterans alike

Advanced Studies Program

Study with us in our multi-year, one-of-a-kind program that is centered around Independent Study and Mentoring

Our Latest News

Our Studio is currently not  open to the public

We are still actively and diligently working on building out our new studio space. We do not have an official reopening date yet but are hoping to reopen in late fall or early winter.

Our Clay Supply Company is open!

Our clay company is accepting both in-stock and special orders, however it is STILL operating out of our temporary warehouse in Asheville.

Welcome to The Village Potters Clay Center

We are a vibrant creative community dedicated to the exploration of clay. Our collective studio is the perfect place for you to come learn, create, get inspired, shop, and simply experience the beautiful world of clay all in one place. Explore our fine art ceramics gallery, take a weekly class, come for a workshop, and stock up on pottery supplies.

Visit Our Gallery

Our clay center’s gallery is one of Western North Carolina’s premier galleries selling fine ceramic art and functional work. We have exquisite, hancrafted work that was created onsite by our six Resident Potters and handful of our Working Studio tenants.

Tours of the entire facility are possible but subject to availability.

44 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28804

Study with us

Our different Educational Programs offer a wide range of class structures, cover an assortment of topics, and are tailored for a broad spectrum of skill levels.

Coming soon!

Get your pottery supplies

We are here for your clay, raw material, glaze, and pottery tool needs. Let us be your one stop shop for all your ceramic supplies!

We are official distributors of both Laguna Clays and Standard Clays. In addition, we also sell raw materials and pottery tools.

Our Mission

The Village Potters Clay Center is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization 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.

How can you help? Donate!

Your donations are now tax-deductible since we have transformed into a 501c3 nonprofit organization. In order for you to get your donation receipt, please provide us with your name, email, and mailing address.

Contribute online

Make your donation directly online through our GiveButter page by pressing the button below:

Send a check

Make your check out to
“The Village Potters Foundation”

Mail to:
The Village Potters
Attn. Ex Director
44 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28806

Please put “Recovery” in the memo line.

ALL are welcome at The Village Potters Clay Center

All cultures. All religions. All colors. All beliefs. All ages. All sizes. All genders. All sexual orientations. All types. All people.

TVPCC is deeply committed to serving and supporting every person.  We maintain a community which recognizes, values, and celebrates the worth and uniqueness of all individuals. We do not discriminate of the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status.

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