Comprehensive chronological list of all events and classes at ClearWater Artist Studios in Concord, NC. [As opposed to sorted lists by category on main Navigation pages]
All ClearWater Classes can be found on the Registration Platform: Civic Rec/ City of Concord NC.
Various Sessions — See Description for dates and register for the session that works!
Various Sessions — See Description for dates and register for the session that works!
This 60-Minute workshop focuses on the Ring Pour, one of the most mesmerizing and foundational techniques in fluid art. Have a blast with Adrian and Cory, in our beautiful Greenway Gallery!
Learn how to turn gourds of any size into fun and original artworks! Join the Cabarrus Art Guild for a creative afternoon.
Join our fun and affordable, relaxed social Paint Nite! Create your version of the theme painting, with relaxed, easy guidance from seasoned instructor, Kimberly Crisp. All materials provided.
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Vendors, if you’re a maker and looking for a great spot to sell, click to apply! Shoppers, if you’re looking for locally-made artisinal wares for your home or as gifts, join us for a fun midday market!
Join our fun and affordable, relaxed social Paint Nite! Create your version of the theme painting, with relaxed, easy guidance from seasoned instructor, Kimberly Crisp. All materials provided.
Vendors, if you’re a maker and looking for a great spot to sell, click to apply! Shoppers, if you’re looking for locally-made artisinal wares for your home or as gifts, join us for a fun midday market!
Keep an eye on this page! Individual Comic Illustrating class listings will indicate Registration is Open and should appear in July 2026! Comic Illustration classes begin in January, 2027!
This 60-Minute workshop focuses on the Ring Pour, one of the most mesmerizing and foundational techniques in fluid art. Have a blast with Adrian and Cory, in our beautiful Greenway Gallery!
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Various Sessions — See Description for dates and register for the session that works!
ONE-TIME FAMILY WORKSHOP - Join us for a fun and creative afternoon building your very own whimsical ceramic toad house! Open to all experience levels, ages 5+. (Children age 5-12 must be accompanied by parent)
Youth Hand & Wheel Camp Noon-2pm each day Ages 9-11. Call to register if between June 10-15!
Fabulous Food Fun Camp 9a-11a each day - Ages 6-8. Call to register if between June 10-15!
Learn sculpting with air-dry clay techniques from a known and loved prior Art Demonstrator! Free and Open to the Public.
Various Sessions — See Description for dates and register for the session that works!
This 60-Minute workshop focuses on the Ring Pour, one of the most mesmerizing and foundational techniques in fluid art.
Various Sessions — See Description for dates and register for the session that works!
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Learn Wet Felting techniques from a known and loved prior Art Demonstrator! Free and Open to the Public.
ONE-TIME CLAY WORKSHOP - Join us for a fun and creative afternoon building your very own patriotic picnic tray! Open to all experience levels, ages 12 and up.
THURSDAY EVE’S — Some experience required. This course helps students take the next step in their pottery journey - refining technique, building consistency, and exploring more complex forms and concepts.
Designed for those with no wheel-throwing experience, learn from the basics! 8-week course. Time to practice during scheduled Open Hours included.
Explore several techniques as a beginner in pottery wheel throwing! Guided Instruction with your choice of focus area. 8-week course. Time to practice during Open Hours included.
TUESDAY MORNINGS- Designed for beginners and experienced potters alike. Build strong foundations in hand-building over this 8-week course.
Free & Open to the Public - Opening Reception for this Regional Entry Show run by Cabarrus Art Guild.
Free & Open to the Public - Opening Reception for this Regional Entry Show run by Cabarrus Art Guild.
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
ClearWater Arts is proud to showcase the 2026 Preschool Art Exhibition organized by the Early Childhood Foundation!
Join them at the reception, Saturday April 18, in our Greenway Gallery (lower level) for an interactive art activity for kids and relaxed Reception.
11 AM to 1 PM,
Sat. 4/18, 2026
ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
223 Crowell Dr. NW
Concord, NC 28025
Free and open to the public, Free Parking.
More info at ClearWaterArtists.com
(704) 920-6600 Main Building
Or, 704) 920-6604, Ceramics Center Ofc.
Spend an hour with City of Concord Parks & Rec Staff and the Design Team to give your thoughts on best future use of our historic Clearwell building! You could help shape the direction of this next phase of HUD-funded renovations to ClearWater Arts Center!
Don’t miss this month-long annual Spring exhibition of Student Art from the RCCC Department of Art and Design! Opening Night: Friday, April 10, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hooked On Coasters CROCHET WORKSHOP - $7 each!
Date: Wednesday, April 8;
register by April 1 (required)
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Ages: 16 & Up
Fee: $7
Title of Program: Hooked on Coasters 🧶
Location:
Greenway Gallery
ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord NC
Description:
Learn the basics of crochet while creating your very own cozy coaster. This beginner-friendly class will guide you step-by-step as you stitch a simple and stylish coaster perfect for your coffee table or as a handmade gift. All materials provided—just bring your creativity!
Min: 6 Max: 8
Registration can be done on-site at the Ceramics Center, the ClearWater Main Building, or other Parks & Recs Centers; online via https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog (click ‘Arts’ and then ‘Ceramics Center’); OR over the phone.
*If you need help, call either the Parks & Rec Dept at (704) 920-5600, OR ClearWater Ceramics Office at (704) 920-6604 (Voicemails will get callbacks).
*You must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Parks & Recreation department 🏃🧑🦽🏋️ … Your account can then be used for all future registrations for any ClearWater Arts program or Event Rental, and/ or any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃
(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization which also uses the Civic Rec Platform. To register for our programs, please be sure you are viewing the City of Concord, NC Civic Rec platform.)
Decorate a terra cotta pot to give as a gift or use in your own home. Includes indoor plant as well. This month, the Main Gallery at ClearWater Arts will feature the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s Annual Spring Student Show, “Impulse” (Opens Friday, April 3, 2026)
Enjoy BOTH the Art Walk on Union open-air street Art festival, and more art via Open Studios and Ceramics Center at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, free of hassle thanks to FREE shuttle van service looping between both locations (only a 3-minute ride), courtesy of Rider Transit!
Don’t miss this month-long annual Spring exhibition of Student Art from the RCCC Department of Art and Design! Opening Night: Friday, April 10, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
SPECIAL 2-Day Master Class with visiting Instructor, Isaac Gould, Australian owner of Terraform Studio in the Down-Under. This workshop centers on building repeatable systems that bring clarity and control to your making process.
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
New to pottery wheel? Experience the thrill of transforming a lump of clay into your very own handmade bowl. You’ll learn the foundational techniques, centering, pulling, and shaping, while creating one functional piece from start to finish.
In addition to providing the Gallery space (and, soon, the Banquet/ Multipurpose Room downstairs) for event Rentals, ClearWater Artist Studios also produces a growing variety of events. The 2nd Saturday Open Studios day, an open-house allowing access to artists working in their studios and anything else programmed that day, occurs monthly.
For an at-a-glance look at all events including classes, see Calendar view.
Seminars, and other events which may contain instructional presentation will be listed under Classes.
Past event pages, may hold photos of that event.
ClearWater is becoming; It is a place where...
Artists find community with other artists;
The Community finds artists and access to art;
Artists, and the Community find ways to interact, discuss, and be inspired to new (creative) ways of thinking.
CLEARWATER Arts Center & Studios lies in the Gibson Village Neighborhood, less than a mile from Historic Downtown Concord, NC.
223 Crowell Drive NW
Concord, NC 28025
FOR MAIN BUILDING STAFF:
Sarah Gay - ClearWater Coordinator
gays@concordnc.gov
Main Building General Line: (704) 920-6600
FOR CERAMICS STAFF:
Dave Buskey- Park and Recreation Supervisor
Ceramics Center Phone Number:
704.920-6604
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704.920-6600 | ClearWater Arts Official Address: 223 Crowell DR NW | Concord, NC 28025 | gays@concordnc.gov
MAIN BUILDING & GALLERIES Hours Open for Drop-In Visits: W-Fri., 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m.. & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CERAMICS CENTER HOURS - Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8 pm; Friday and Saturday 10:00am -3:30pm Additional access for enrolled students at Class Times / Ceramics Office; (704) 920-6604
