Mixed Level Hand-building, Oct. 7 – Nov. 25:
DATES: Tuesdays, October 7 – November 25, 2025;
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Register by October 4th
NOTE: This posting stays up until Start Date of the Class (10/07/2025). If you cannot enroll online due to Registration Cutoff (10/04/25), please call*, and a staff person may be able to help, if the class is not filled. They can also put you on a wait list for a future class.
CLASS DESCRIPTION: Whether beginner or advanced, Mixed-Level Handbuilding is designed for students of all levels of experience . In this class students will learn a variety of clay construction techniques and will explore techniques like pinching, coiling, slab building, and using simple molds . Students will investigate various surface decoration techniques; gaining an understanding in techniques such as slip trailing, incising, stamped impressions, and wax resist to enhance their toolbox of clay knowledge . Each week students will be challenged to grow and evolve creatively through guided instruction and through self-guided practice with scheduled Open Studio times .
Min. 6 Students; Max 10
Materials included: Students receive a 25LB bag of clay, individual shelf space, glazing and firings, and scheduled Open Studio time in addition to class time.
AGES: 16 & up
FEE: $200 .00 per session ($256 .00 non-residents)
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 (cilck ‘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.)
