Sarah Wells Rolland founded the Village Potters in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC in 2011. The art center housed a community of seven resident potters, as well as dozens of students through their classes and mentorship program. In late September Hurricane Helene turned the French Broad into a raging river that destroyed the Village Potters. In our interview we talk about the history of the art center and their ongoing recovery from catastrophic flooding. You can support The Village Potters recovery efforts on GoFundMe and find out more at www.thevillagepotters.com.

Many thanks to the folks that supported my holiday sale this year. I'm happy to offer listeners free shipping on all pots up until December 16th. To receive this special offer, use the offer code PODCAST at checkout. This offer is good for the listeners in the continental United States. You can shop now at www.carterpottery.com. Happy Holidays!

Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:

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