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]
For an at-a-glance look at ALL events (including Classes), see Calendar view.
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!
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)
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!
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.
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 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.
SATURDAYS - Designed for beginners and experienced potters alike. Build strong foundations in hand-building and wheel throwing while developing your forms, technique, glazing skills, and surface design.
Thursday Evenings - Designed for students who have completed at least one beginner wheel class and are comfortable centering clay, pulling walls, and creating basic forms on the wheel. 8-week course. Includes additional access times for independent practice.
Mixed-Level Handbuilding is designed for students of all levels of experience. In this class students will learn a variety of clay construction techniques. 8-week course.
This dynamic class dives into creative surface techniques for both wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramic work. Ages 16 & up. 8-week course.
Designed for beginners and experienced potters alike. Build strong foundations in hand-building and wheel throwing while developing your forms, technique, glazing skills, and surface design.
Create your own doorway to a little magic in this Public Workshop providing a turnkey class which gives you all materials and tools to build your piece in a single afternoon class!
Part of a series of Saturday family-friendly workshops for children* and adults of any skill level looking to explore ceramics in a social and creative environment.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a creative night at the pottery wheel! Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone looking to enjoy a fun and memorable night out.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a creative night at the pottery wheel! Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone looking to enjoy a fun and memorable night out.
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.
Have you always wanted to learn how to spin pots? Beginner students will learn a variety of techniques to create usable pottery. Students with previous experience will learn techniques to make more complex forms and build their skill set. 8-week course.
Mixed-Level Handbuilding is designed for students of all levels of experience. In this class students will learn a variety of clay construction techniques. 8-week course.
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.)
WORKSHOP DATES**: Saturdays Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Nov. 15, & Dec. 6, 2025;
TIME: Each Workshop runs 2:00 – 4:00 PM on its Class Date
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Register by the Wednesday Preceding Workshop
NOTE: This posting stays up until Start Date of the last 2025 Family Public Workshop (12/06/2025). If you cannot enroll online due to Registration Cutoff, 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: These workshops are for children* and adults of any skill level looking to explore ceramics in a social and creative environment . Each event, instructors will explore various hand-building techniques to help participants create their very own unique ceramic art (See list of Workshop Themes / Dates below).
*(Children ages 5-12 MUST be accompanied by a non-registered parent/guardian)
**Workshop Themes / Dates:
Pinch Pot Pumpkins: October 4; register by October 1
Holiday Luminaria Trees: November 1; register by October 29
Holiday Luminaria Snowmen: November 15; register by November 12
Holiday Ornaments: December 6; register by December 3
Min. 6 Students; Max 16
Materials included: All materials are included. Please allow 2–4 weeks for completion—we’ll notify you when your work is ready for pickup
AGES: 5 & Up
FEE: $30 .00 per class ($35 .00 non-resident)
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.)
WORKSHOP DATES**: Saturdays Sept. 13 and Oct. 18, 2025;
TIME: Each Workshop runs 2:00 – 4:00 PM on its Class Date
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Register by the Wednesday Preceding Workshop
NOTE: This posting stays up until Start Date of the last 2025 Public (as opposed to Family Public) Workshop, i.e. 10/18/2025. If you cannot enroll online due to Registration Cutoff, 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: Perfect for individuals or small groups of any skill level looking to explore ceramics in a social and creative environment . At each event, instructors will explore various hand-building techniques to help participants create their very own unique ceramic art . (See list of Workshop Themes / Dates below).
Fall Flowers: September 13; register by September 10
Leafy Dishes: October 18; register by October 15
Min. 6 Students; Max 16
Materials included: All materials are included. Please allow 2–4 weeks for completion—we’ll notify you when your work is ready for pickup
AGES: 12 & Up
FEE: $30 .00 per class ($35 .00 non-resident)
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.)
DATES: Saturdays, September 13 – November 1, 2025;
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Register by September 10th
NOTE: This posting stays up until Start Date of the Class (9/13/2025). If you cannot enroll online due to Registration Cutoff (9/10/25), 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: Have you always wanted to learn how to spin pots on the pottery wheel? Beginner students will learn a variety of techniques to create usable pottery . Students with previous experience will learn techniques to make more complex forms and build their skill set . This class is great for all levels of students to explore the potter’s wheel in our fun & creative clay community!
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 (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.)
DATES: Tuesdays, September 9 – October 14, 2025;
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Register by September 6, 2025
NOTE: This posting stays up until Start Date of the Class (9/09/2025). If you cannot enroll online due to Registration Cutoff (9/06/25), 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:This class is for students who would like to make the projects that we will use to demonstrate in our workshops! Each week we will have a theme, as well as provide instruction on how to create the project . This course is great for beginners, and intermediate students alike!
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: $150 .00 per session ($192 .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.)
WORKSHOP DATE: Saturday Sept. 6, 2025;
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Sept. 3
NOTE: This posting stays up until Start Date of the Family Public Workshop (9/06/2025). If you cannot enroll online due to Registration Cutoff (9/03/25), 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: These workshops are for children* and adults of any skill level looking to explore ceramics in a social and creative environment . Each event, instructors will explore various hand-building techniques to help participants create their very own unique ceramic art (See list of Workshop Themes / Dates below).
*(Children ages 5-12 MUST be accompanied by a non-registered parent/guardian)
Min. 6 Students; Max 16
Materials included: All materials are included. Please allow 2–4 weeks for completion—we’ll notify you when your work is ready for pickup
AGES: 5 & Up
FEE: $30 .00 per class ($35 .00 non-resident)
Registration can be done [IN ADVANCE] 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.)
DATES: Thursdays, September 4 – October 23, 2025;
TIME: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Register by September 1
NOTE: This posting stays up until Start Date of the Class (9/4/2025). If you cannot enroll online due to Registration Cutoff (9/1/25), 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.
Pictured: Instructor Andrea Cunningham
CLASS DESCRIPTION: This course is for students who have an independent working knowledge of basic hand-building (pinching, coiling, & slab-building) and wheel-throwing skills. During this course, participants will learn a design process which will help them practice brainstorming, developing, and refining original ideas . These ideas will be used during the course of the session to create personal projects with the help of an experienced studio instructor.
Min. 6 Students; Max 12
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.)
Ready to take your ceramics to the next level? Join our Glazing & Surface Decorating class and explore the art of color, texture, and finishing techniques that make your pieces truly pop! Perfect for beginners and experienced potters alike.
Registration can be done on-site at the Ceramics Center, the ClearWater Main Building, and/or other Parks & Recs Centers. You may also register online via https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog, within the 'ClearWater Arts Center' listing, under ‘Arts’.
*You must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept) 🏃🤸🧑🦽🏋️🏊⛹️🧘🏃🤸🧑🦽🏋️🏊⛹️🧘
—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃
(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)
Bee Watering Station – July 12, 2-4 PM
Ceramics Workshop
Let’s “bee” friendly to our little buzzing buddies and create a refueling spot for all their hard work. The bees, butterflies, and other beautiful flying critters will be overjoyed to find this along their busy routes.
No experience needed.
Ages 5+
$30 for residents / $35 for non-residents
Spots are limited – register now!!
***CHILDREN AGES 5-12 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A NON-REGISTERED PARENT/GUARDIAN***
*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept);
—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃
(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)
Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc
NEW CLASS at our Ceramics Center, Thursdays, July 10- Aug 28: Developing Ideas in Clay 6:00pm-8:30pm; Register or cancel by July 7 ($200 City Resident/$256 Non-Resident) Ages 18+
Discrete link just to the enrollment page for this class:
https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM2NDE5NTc=
This 8 week course delves into the creative potential of clay, emphasizing the transformation of abstract thoughts and concepts into tangible Ceramic forms. Students will explore various handbuilding techniques, like pinching, coiling, and slab construction, while developing a personal artistic voice.
Registration can be done on-site at the Ceramics Center, the ClearWater Main Building, and/or other Parks & Recs Centers. You may also register online via https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog, within the 'ClearWater Arts Center' listing, under ‘Arts’.
*You must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept) 🏃🤸🧑🦽🏋️🏊⛹️🧘🏃🤸🧑🦽🏋️🏊⛹️🧘
—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃
(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)
Create beautiful ceramic picnic plates perfect for a backyard cookout or family outing!
Join us in a joyful and welcoming atmosphere, where your creativity can flourish! Ideal for ages 12+ and open to the public.
All materials are included in the price.
Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.
$30 for City of Concord Residents
$35 for Non-Residents
*Please note that the instructors will fire the items, and your creation will be ready a few weeks after completion due to the multi-step firing process. 🔥🔥🔥
*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation Department.
*ClearWater Arts is a City of Concord Parks & Recreation facility.*
—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃
(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)
Use this Link: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc
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
Home - About - Our Space - Artists - Events - Classes - Get Involved - Contact
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
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