Surface Design & Decoration
DATES: Monday March 2 – April 27; (No class April 6)
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: 2/23/26*
TIME: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Monday eve’s
AGES: 16 & up
FEE: $256.00 ($200.00 for City of Concord-residents)
NOTE: This posting stays up until Start Date of the Class (03/02/2026). 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: Surface Design & Decoration
Ready to take your pottery to the next level? This dynamic class dives into creative surface techniques for both wheel-thrown and hand-built work. Explore carving, slip application, and underglaze methods to build rich texture, layered detail, and eye-catching designs. You’ll also learn glaze strategies that enhance and highlight your surfaces—bringing depth, contrast, and personality to every piece.
Perfect for makers who want to create work that truly stands out.
Min. 6 Students; Max 10
Registration can be done on-site at the Ceramics Center, the ClearWater Main Building, or other Parks & Rec 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.)
