The Village Potter's Raffle In conjunction with New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists (NMPCA) annual Ghost Ranch Workshop, NMPCA has organized an additional fundraiser to benefit and build bridges with The Village Potters. This fundraiser supports the recovery and rebuilding of the Village Potters Clay Center in Asheville, NC, which was devastated by Hurricane Helen on September 27, 2024. The raffle features work by Sarah Wells Rolland and local well known New Mexico potters, Lee Akins, Bianka Groves and Serit Kotowski. Opening day - when ever its done : ) through midnight August 31, 2025 Tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $25 You may purchase as many tickets as you like. Each ticket will be numbered and you will receive an invoice with your numbers. Works will be raffled off in alphabetical order. You have a chance to win any of the pieces! All four of these pots may be seen at Paseo Pottery Gallery beginning July 28, 2025. |
Sarah Wells Roland Intragram sarahwellsroland Clay has been my lifelong passion and profession a medium that draws me into a sacred space where exploration risk and being fully present are at the heart of my process. After over 30 years honing my skills shaping forms I love and glazing I now embrace the freedom of full surrender offering my pots unglazed to the violent cross-draft fire where the magic occurs as flame wood ash and soda ash dance unpredictably around each piece leaving behind surfaces only the Kazegama kiln can create. Karagama soda and ash fired bottle. SIZE 10" h X 3" dia |
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Lee Akins Blue Bottle Coil built, terra cotta, underglaze and oxides. ^02 "I am pleased to be able to support other potters.” Size 10.5" h x 8' dia |
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Bianka Groves This is a vase made from a true New Mexico porcelain, formulated at The University of New Mexico. Thrown on the wheel, this design was inlaid by hand using acupuncture and tattoo needles. Materials: Porcelain Method: Wheel, Cone 10 Size 6.75" h x 5" dia |
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Serit Kotowski Water Jar Manzano local clay, multi fired at ^06 Pinch pot, Pinch pots, so satisfying; it is such a please to make them. It is also incredibly satisfying to support other clay workers and their communities. Size 7.5 “ h x 8” dia |
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