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Charlotte's Largest Clay Studio

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About Clayworks

Clayworks is proud to promote a range of educational opportunities, from clay classes for our youngest students to dedicated studio spaces for professional artists. Visit us for a workshop, play with clay for just one day at a Muddy Fun event, commit to a few weeks of a beginner class, or claim your own storage shelf in our 15,000 square-foot facility.

Free Community Programs

Programs are made possible through the Arts and Science Council's Culture Blocks Program. 

Class sizes are limited. Pre-Registration is required. 

Clayworks will offer year round programming at these sites, check back for more dates.

Programs at Hickory Grove Library

5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
Reserve your seat here or call 704-416-4400

  • July 27, Family Workshop (All Ages), 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  • August 6, Seniors/Adult Workshop, 10:30am - 12:00pm

  • August 7, Youth/Teen workshop, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

  • August 24, Family Workshop (All Ages), 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  • September 12, Seniors/Adults, 10:30am-12:00pm

Programs at Mallard Creek Recreation Center

2530 Johnston Oehler Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
Reserve your seat here or call: 980-314-1121

  • August 10, Family workshop (All ages), 10:00am - 12:00pm

  • September 10, Preschool, 10:00am-11:00am

  • September 14, Family Workshop, 10:00am-12:00pm

  • September 26, Senior/Adult Workshop, 10:15am-11:45am

 

Programs at Grier Heights Community center

3100 Leroy St, Charlotte, NC 28205
To reserve your seat: call 980-498-1487

  • July 20, Family Workshop (All Ages), 12:00pm - 2:00pm

  • July 26, Youth/Teens Workshop, 4:45pm-6:15pm

  • August 17, Family Workshop (All Ages), 12:00pm - 2:00pm

  • August 23, Youth/Teens Workshop, 4:45pm-6:15pm

  • September 21, Family Workshop, 12:00pm-2:00pm

  • September 27, Youth/Teens Workshop, 4:45pm-6:15pm

 

Programs at Scaleybark Library

101 Scaleybark Rd, Charlotte NC 28209
Reserve your seat here (each person must register individually)

  • July 18, Family Workshop, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

  • August 15, Family Workshop, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

  • September 19, Family Workshop, 5:30pm-7:00pm

 

Programs at Independence Library

6000 Conference Drive Charlotte, NC 28212

  • August 8, Family Workshop (All Ages), 2:00pm-3:30pm

  • September 17,Youth/Teens Workshop, 2:30pm-3:30pm

Programs at Tuckaseegee Recreation Center

4820 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28208

Reserve your seat here or call 980-314-1115

  • August 3, Family Workshop (All Ages), 10:00am-12:00pm

  • September 7, Family Workshop (All Ages), 10:00am-12:00pm

 
“We shape clay into a pot,
but it is the emptiness inside that holds whatever we want.”
— A Tao Saying
 
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Fish created during a corporate team building workshop.
Studio artist John Freeman working on a sculpture. The picture series relays a portion of the process at the beginning where he uses his hands to manipulate the clay to the shape he's looking for.
Kids pottery gets a wheel experience on their last day. The clay spinning round, making a muddiy mess beneath one's hands can be quite a funny feel. And throwing with a friend is joyous.
Beginning clay learned about coils, surface and how to put two pieces of clay together. We made a design out if the coils, blended them together, then turned that coiled slab into a cylinder. Fun process with great texture. This class really got into the design aspect.
Raku class with @claylifecoach not only teaches the process of raku firing, but also how to make pots that best fit the firing process.
Studio Manager: Clayworks, located in Charlotte, NC, has an immediate need for a full-time, Studio Manager in a fast paced growing organization. This is a full-time position who reports to the Executive Director with a schedule of 40 hours per week.  Heath Insurance benefits are included and ability to participate in retirement plan, once all requirements are satisfied. Job Description We require a professional with a high degree of attention to detail, entrepreneurial attitude, strong work ethic and discipline. We require excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals on all levels coming into our facilities. Experience in kiln equipment maintenance and technical understanding of clay and glaze materials as well as common administrative and accounting tasks are essential. The ideal candidate will have experience in a non-profit arts organization; strong interpersonal skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications; will be familiar with website and social media tools, such as Facebook and Instagram; and will have an ability to organize work flow and multi-task effectively. For the full job description please visithttps://www.clayworksinc.org/employment Applications should include: Cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in Clayworks Current Resume 3 professional references Send applications to Adrienne Dellinger, Executive Director, adellinger@clayworksinc.org
Summer camp is in full swing at Clayworks. The students make for the 1st three days, then glaze on Thursday and take everything with them on Friday. Link to register for camp in bio.
Texture. Clay balls and coils laid down, then, rolled together and smoothed on one side leaving the distinct outline of the individual pieces. It's all the little pieces that make the piece whole.