FREE Community Programs

Clayworks has been a partner with the Arts and Science council to provide Culture Blocks programming to the residents of Mecklenburg County since 2016. Culture Blocks embraces and celebrates the cultural life and desires of residents, connects communities to arts and culture activities that speak to their interests and seeks to break down barriers to participation with cultural organizations. As an ASC Program funded by Mecklenburg County, Culture Blocks is a community partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to provide cultural programming closer to where residents live.

Below are our the Libraries and Recreation Centers where we lead workshops. During a Clayworks workshop, one of our talented teaching artists will lead the participants in a hands-on-clay making session using a variety of handbuilding techniques. The projects will travel back to Clayworks where they will dry and go through their 2-step firing process. We will glaze the projects before returning them to the location where you participated in the workshop. That location will contact you with pickup instructions.

Space is limited in each workshop and they fill up quickly! Be sure to register using the link below or by contacting the location.

For questions about the program, contact: Susan Hughes, Deputy Director

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  • 3150 Eastway Pk. Dr., Charlotte, NC 28213

    Pre-registration is required. Workshops spaces open about a month before the date and fill up quickly. For enrollment questions, please contact the workshop site.

    Click here to visit the recreation center’s activity page for registration information.

    Monday, January 26, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

    Monday, February 23, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

    Monday, March 30, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

    Monday, April 27, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

    Monday, May 18, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

    Monday, June 8, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

    Monday, July 25, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

    Monday, August 8, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

    Monday, September 28, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

    Monday, October 26, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

    Monday, November 16, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

    Monday, December 14, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am / Audience: 55+

  • 5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215

    Pre-registration is required. Workshops spaces open about a month before the date and fill up quickly. For enrollment questions, please contact the workshop site.

    Click here to be directed to the Library’s calendar page with registration links.

    Family Friendly Workshop (ages 5+); ALL adults of any age are welcome

    Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 1:30am-3:00pm // Audience: Families/All ages

    Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 1:30am-3:00pm // Audience: Families/All ages

    Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 1:30am-3:00pm // Audience: Families/All ages

    Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 1:30am-3:00pm // Audience: Families/All ages

    Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 1:30am-3:00pm // Audience: Families/All ages

    Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 1:30am-3:00pm // Audience: Families/All ages

    Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 1:30am-3:00pm // Audience: Families/All ages

    Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 1:30am-3:00pm // Audience: Families/All ages

    Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 1:30am-3:00pm // Audience: Families/All ages

    Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 1:30am-3:00pm // Audience: Families/All ages

    Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 1:30am-3:00pm // Audience: Families/All ages

    Workshops for Adults 55+ and people of all abilities are welcome. The library is wheelchair friendly.

    Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm // Audience: 55+/Adults with Disabilities

    Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm // Audience: 55+/Adults with Disabilities

    Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm // Audience: 55+/Adults with Disabilities

    Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm // Audience: 55+/Adults with Disabilities

    Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm // Audience: 55+/Adults with Disabilities

    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm // Audience: 55+/Adults with Disabilities

    Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm // Audience: 55+/Adults with Disabilities

    Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm // Audience: 55+/Adults with Disabilities

    Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm // Audience: 55+/Adults with Disabilities

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm // Audience: 55+/Adults with Disabilities

  • 6000 Conference Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212

    Pre-registration is required. Workshops spaces open about a month before the date and fill up quickly. For enrollment questions, please contact the workshop site.

    Click here to access the Library’s calendar and registration page.

    Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 2:30pm-3:30pm // Audience: Youth/Teens (ages 14-18)

    Thursday, August 17, 2026 from 2:30pm-3:30pm // Audience: Youth/Teens (ages 14-18)

    Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 2:30pm-3:30pm // Audience: Youth/Teens (ages 14-18)

    Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 2:30pm-3:30pm // Audience: Youth/Teens (ages 14-18)

    Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 2:30pm-3:30pm // Audience: Youth/Teens (ages 14-18)

    Thursday, December 10, 2026 from 2:30pm-3:30pm // Audience: Youth/Teens (ages 14-18)

  • **Pre-registration is required. Workshops spaces open about a month before the date and fill up quickly.

    Click here to be directed to the library’s registration page.

    Friday, January 30, 2026 // 2:30pm-4:00pm // School Age (5-12) (homeschool children welcomed)

    Thursday, February 12, 2026 // 6:00pm-7:30pm // Adults (ages 18+)

    Monday, February 16, 2026 // 2:00pm-3:30pm // Families (at least one adult must attend)

    Thursday, April 23, 2026 // 6:00pm-7:30pm // Adults (ages 18+)

    Wednesday, April 29, 2026 // 2:30pm-4:00pm // Families (at least on adult must attend)

    Thursday, June 11, 2026 // 2:00pm-3:30pm // Families (at least one adult must attend)

    Monday, June 15, 2206 // 3:00pm-4:30pm // Families (at least one adult must attend)

    Monday, July 20, 2026 // 2:00pm-3:30pm // School Age (5-12)

    Monday, September 21, 2026 // 6:00pm-7:30pm // Adults

    Friday, October 9, 2026 // 2:30pm-4:00pm // School Age (5-12)

    Wednesday, November 25, 2026 // 11:00am-12:30pm // Families (at least one adult must attend)

    ‍Monday, December 21, 2026 // 2:00pm-3:30pm // Families (at least one adult must attend)

  • 4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209

    Pre-registration is required. Workshops spaces open about a month before the date and fill up quickly. For enrollment questions, please contact the workshop site.

    All workshops are for all ages (5+). Anyone attending must register. Great for families, individuals or friends!

    Click here to be directed to the library’s registration page.

    All workshops are 5:30pm-7:00pm unless *otherwise stated. (Summer programs are 2pm-3:30pm)

    Monday, February 16, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Monday, March 16, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Monday, April 20, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Monday, May 18, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Monday, June 15, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Monday, July 6, 2026 // 2pm-3:30pm - families (kids ages 5+)

    Wednesday, July 22, 2026 // 2pm-3:30pm - families (kids ages 5+)

    Monday, August 3, 2026 // 2pm-3:30pm - families (kids ages 5+)

    Wednesday, August 19, 2026 // 2pm-3:30pm - families (kids ages 5+)

    Monday, September 21, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Monday, October 19, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Monday, November 16, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Monday, December 14, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

    Saturday, December 26, 2026 - families (kids ages 5+)

  • **Pre-registration is required. Workshops spaces open about a month before the date and fill up quickly. For enrollment questions, please contact the workshop site.

    Click here to be directed to the recreation center’s registration page.

    All programs are for ages 55+.

    Monday, January 12, 2026 - ages 55+

    Monday, February 9, 2026 - ages 55+

    Monday, March 9, 2026 - ages 55+

    Monday, April 13, 2026 - ages 55+

    Monday, May 11, 2026 - ages 55+

    Monday, June 8, 2026 - ages 55+

    Monday, July 13, 2026 - ages 55+

    Monday, August 10, 2026 - ages 55+

    Monday, September 14, 2026 - ages 55+

    Monday, October 12, 2026 - ages 55+

    Monday, November 9, 2026 - ages 55+

    Monday, December 14, 2026 - ages 55+

  • 2157 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208

    Pre-registration is required. Workshops spaces open about a month before the date and fill up quickly. For enrollment questions, please contact the workshop site.

    Postponed: Saturday, January 31, 2026

    Postponed: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

    Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Families

    Saturday, May 23, 2026 - Families

    Tuesday, July 21, 2026

    Saturday, August 15, 2026

    Tuesday, September 15, 2026

    Friday, October 23, 2026

    Saturday, November 7, 2026

    Tuesday, December 15, 2026

  • Thanks to funding from Culture Blocks, Clayworks created Creative Clay Videos for people to use to create in clay at home. Click on the link above to follow along with one of our teaching artists walking you step by step to create a wonderful project. To make working in clay easy to do from home, the videos were created using air dry clay and finished with paint.