May 18-22, 2026 – Pots That Pour with Sarah Wells Rolland
Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(with extended open studio hours Monday-Thursday until 6:00 p.m.)
Fee: $925 per person
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Creating pots that pour is far more intricate and far more exhilarating than you might expect. These vessels ask for harmony in balance, proportion, and function, and when all the elements come together, they’re exciting to make, use, and behold. In this lively, hands-on workshop, you’ll dive into both traditional and contemporary pouring forms, crafting pitchers and at least one teapot while exploring spouts, handles, bases, and rim treatments in all their expressive variety. Expect a week that stretches your skills, sparks new ideas, and delivers a whole lot of fun.
Sarah Wells Rolland, known for her distinctive pouring vessels, has devoted more than thirty years to studying and mastering the art of the pour. She admits she is still “completely enamored with all pots that pour,” and her passion is contagious. Sarah will have inspiring slide presentations featuring iconic pouring forms from master potters across the globe, historic treasures to modern innovations, fueling your imagination throughout the week.
True to Sarah’s teaching style, this workshop is packed with practical skill-building techniques. While it’s not designed for absolute beginners, seasoned beginners and intermediate potters who are ready to challenge themselves will feel right at home (see skill level description below).
Join Sarah and a community of enthusiastic makers as we explore the beauty, mechanics, and joyful artistry of Pots That Pour!
Skill Level:
Seasoned beginners and intermediate/advanced potters all welcome. Participants should be able to move 3-4 lbs of clay up into a cylinder. This workshop is NOT for the novice beginner.
Workshop Logistics:
- Demonstrations will begin every day at 9:00 a.m. Sarah will work with students individually until 3:00 p.m. Additional open studio hours will be from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m Monday-Thursday.
- Students will purchase clay directly from The Village Potters Clay Center the week of the workshop. Both cone 6 and cone 10 options will be available. Please note that the use of external clays is not permitted during the workshop.
- Students have the option to transport their greenware pieces home to be fired in their own studio, or have the work they make during the workshop bisque fired at The Village Potters Clay Center for an additional fee. Additional shipping fees may also apply.
- Several weeks before the workshop you will receive the details of what to expect, what to bring, materials list, and directions to the studio.
Please contact The Village Potters Clay Center if you have any questions about this workshop.
Cancellation Policy
Student Cancellation
- Cancellation up to 45 days prior to the start of the workshop, students have the option to transfer their registration to a different workshop that has spaces available, receive a credit equal to the value of the workshop to use for a future workshop or class within a year, or receive a refund (minus a $75 administrative fee).
- Cancellation within 45-30 days to the start of the workshop, students will receive no refund, but will have the option to transfer their registration to a different workshop that has spaces available, or receive a credit equal to the value of the workshop to use for a future workshop or class within a year.
- Cancellation within 30-0 days of the start of the workshop, students will receive no refund and are ineligible for registration transfer.
*Whenever possible, The Village Potters Clay Center will attempt to fill a canceled registration spot with a student from the waitlist. If the vacancy is successfully filled, the initial registrant will then have the option of a refund (minus a $75 administrative fee).
The Village Potters Clay Center Cancellation
- In the rare event that a class is canceled by The Village Potters Clay Center, students will be given the option of transferring their registration to a different or future workshop, receive