Clayworks

☀️SUMMER REGISTRATION IS OPEN!☀️

Ready to get your hands dirty and unleash your inner artist this summer? 🎨✨ Clayworks summer class registration is officially OPEN, and we have an incredible lineup of hands-on courses for every skill level!

Whether you're looking to master the wheel, dive into handbuilding, sculpt something unique, or try your hand at Raku, our highly skilled teaching artists are ready to guide you.

See the link in our bio for what's coming up this summer (July 6 – August 30)

🎨 Get your hands dirty with the whole family this weekend! 🙌

Looking for the perfect weekend activity to enjoy with the kids? We have a few open seats left for our Family Coil Pot Handbuilding Workshop this Saturday, June 13!

No experience? No problem! Grab the family and come collaborate on a giant coil pot together. It's the perfect mix of creativity, teamwork, and getting a little messy. We’ll handle the glazing and firing, so your family masterpiece is ready to take home in about four weeks. ✨

When: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Where: Clayworks

Ages: Perfect for kids 5+ and adults! (Note: All children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult)

Price: Adults $60 | Children $54

🎟️Check out the link in our bio for tickets!

🧱 Throwing Tips: Wheel Throwing Foundations 🧱

Every masterpiece starts with the basics! One of the most essential steps to mastering the wheel is learning to anchor your body, connect your hands, and go slow!

Whether you are a beginner taking your first class or a seasoned student refining your technique, mastering your form is key to advancing your craft.

What throwing tip helped you the most when you were starting out? Let us know by commenting below! 👇

Meet Brendan, our awesome new studio assistant! 👋✨

From managing historical archives to learning the pottery wheel, Brendan is diving headfirst into the Clayworks community. He is excited to keep learning alongside our incredible students and teachers—and we are so happy to have him on board!

Do your part, get some art—before time runs out! 🛑👇

We are in the final days of our May campaign to support the community programs, students, and ceramic artists that make Clayworks so special.

As a huge thank you for helping us smash our goals before May 31st, we want to send you a piece of art to cherish forever.

Reminder of our "Do Your Part" Tiers (We ship anywhere!):
✨ Handmade Cup ($250-$499)
✨ Handcrafted Bowl ($500-$999)
✨ Artist Vessel ($1000+)

Clock’s ticking! ⏳ Head to the link in our bio to donate and claim your piece before the campaign closes this Sunday!

✨ Ready for some clay fun this June? ✨

Kick off the month with us for First Friday (June 5th) or check out one of our 15+ awesome weekend workshops! No experience is necessary, just show up ready to create.

Here’s a sneak peek of what's coming up:
🏺 Wheel Workshops – Learn the basics of wheel throwing. ($60)
🔥 Crackle Raku Workshop – Glaze and fire your piece outdoors, then take it home the same day! ($72)
🌸 Slab Flower Vase – Construct a stunning modern vessel for your blooms. ($60)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Coil Pots – Bring the crew to collaborate on one giant family masterpiece! (Adults: $60 / Kids: $54)

👉 Head over to our webpage for all the details and to secure your tickets before they sell out! (Link in bio!)

✨ Open seats this weekend! ✨ Join us this Saturday to weave clay coils into your own gorgeous decorative wall hanging with instructor Karla Chambers. No experience needed!

🏺 Woven Wall Sconce Handbuilding Workshop
🗓 Saturday, May 23 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
👤 Ages 18+ | 🎟 $60 (Includes glazing & firing)

Your piece will be ready for pickup in approx. 4 weeks (we'll email you instructions!).

👉 Link in bio to sign up!

Ready to get your hands dirty? 🏺 Join Taylor Stone for a 6-week Beginning Wheel journey! Perfect for absolute beginners or those looking to master the basics of centering and throwing. For ages 18+.

📅 Class Details
When: Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Dates: May 20 – June 24, 2026
Skills: Learn to make mugs, bowls, and vases + glazing techniques.

✨ Tuition Perks
24/7 Open Studio Access
25lb bag of clay + all glazes/slips provided
Onsite parking at our state-of-the-art facility
(Note: Firing fees not included)

🔗Sign up: Check the link in our bio or on our website at www.clayworksinc.org/adult-wheel

Why do we make? 🏺 Join us for an inspiring evening with potter and author Sunshine Cobb as she explores the heart of the creative journey.

Clay Conversations: Why Do We Make?
📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
📍 Clayworks

Choose your ticket:
🍷 Social Hour + Lecture ($50) | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
(Priority seating + wine & refreshments!)

🎤 Lecture Only ($10) | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Don't miss this deep dive into memory, nostalgia, and the creative process with one of contemporary pottery’s most distinctive voices.

🎟️ Tickets: Check the link in our bio or on our website at www.clayworksinc.org/speaker-series

We’re raising funds this May to keep our community programs thriving, and we want to send you something special to say thanks!

Help us continue our mission of promoting ceramic arts, advancing artists and students, and enriching our Charlotte community, and snag a beautiful ceramic piece for your home. We ship anywhere!

⏳ May only! Link in bio to secure your piece and support Clayworks.