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.
Class Recommendations
- Inclusivity: We are committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. We value inclusivity and kindness.
- Footwear: For your safety, closed-toe shoes are required at all times in the studio. This protects your feet from dropped tools, clay, and other potential hazards.
- Hair & Clothing: We recommend that long hair should be tied back or tucked into a cap, and loose clothing should be avoided. This prevents them from becoming caught in moving equipment like the potter’s wheel or slab roller.
- Restricted Areas: Some spaces in our building are private working studios for other artists. Please enjoy only the spaces designated for HOW student use, and do not enter any other areas unless invited.
- Nonsmoking facility: Smoking/vaping are not permitted anywhere inside our clay center.
- Weapons-free facility: To ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in our community, firearms and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited on our premises, whether concealed or openly carried.
Cancellation Policy
To provide you the best experience possible in the workshop, we restrict the number of registrants. By registering for a workshop, you understand you are making a commitment to the instructor and reserving a spot that someone else could potentially take.
Student Cancellation
- John Britt does not offer refunds for his workshops. However, if possible, The Village Potters 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).
TVPCC 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 a credit on their account equal to the value of the workshop, or receive a full refund.