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.
Rolling out our private and semi-private pottery lessons in the ClearWater Ceramics Center in Concord, NC! See the flyer for info and call to set yours up! 704-920-6604
Experience beautiful and uniquely intriguing, abstract paintings by Louise Farley, Justin Ellis, Art’s Really Cool, Joe Mukuna Ditu, Micah Cash and Bill Grady. Artist Talk TBA/ Stay Tuned!
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Bringing Wine Vendors and the Community together for a fun midday tasting festival! Vendors, if you’re a wine-maker and looking for a great spot to sell, click to apply! Shoppers, if you’re looking for locally-made wines, or just a good reason to get out- join us!
Celebrate this show of beautiful and uniquely intriguing, abstract paintings with the artists! Additional Artist Talk Panel Discussion TBA/ Stay Tuned!
Contact Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG) for infor and entry in their annual Fall Judged Show- Come celebrate local artists at the Opening Reception, Sunday Oct. 4 in ClearWater Main Gallery!
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Bringing Wine Vendors and the Community together for a fun midday tasting festival! Vendors, if you’re a wine-maker and looking for a great spot to sell, click to apply! Shoppers, if you’re looking for locally-made wines, or just a good reason to get out- join us!
ClearWater Arts Center & Studios invites you to its FOURTH Annual Holiday Market to sell* or shop! (Info on Vendor Registration, scroll down.)
Join the ClearWater Tenant Artists, the Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG) and the Southern Piedmont Woodturners (SPW) - along with other local artists and artisans, selling their original hand-crafted wares!
Open Studios/ Local Artists
Dozens of Local Artisan Vendors selling Handmade, Original Art & Crafts!
Food Truck & Hot Cider + Warm & Merry Atmosphere!
Support Original, Local Art & Craftsmanship!
An event not to be missed!
Artists will be set up in studios and/or on sale tables in the Main Gallery upstairs, the Pass & Greenway Gallery downstairs, and in the Ceramics Center building Lobby area.
*Guest Vendors, space is limited; Register online starting Sept. 1, 2026; Deadline Nov.16, 2026 by End of Day.
Vendor Fee: $30.00 per Table. LIMIT TWO TABLES; we prefer ONE table per Vendor, if possible/ as much as possible, to accommodate as many as possible! If you need only a little extra space, ask about our 8-foot tables. Most tables are 6-foot length.
REGISTER ON CIVIC REC: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0NDQ5NTA=
For a downloadable PDF copy of the flier above to print, click HERE
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.
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!
Instructor: Malia Bryngelson
When: Sept. 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios — Greenway Gallery
223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC 28025
ROOM: Greenway Gallery (Lower Level / SW end of Main Building);
DIRECTIONS: Enter from the Kerr Street side, using the double-glass doors into the Greenway Gallery. [ClearWater’s Main Entrance on Crowell, will be closed.
About the Demonstrator/ Instructor:
Malia Bryngelson will be demonstrating the use of other art media that complement pastel painting. You won’t want to miss this demo! You will have a chance to try out different types of pastels, getting hands on experience. Malia is a fabulous artist, and, I’m thrilled to have her come and share her vast experience with us.
Malia is an artist known for her pastel paintings, including works titled “Minnie Pearl” and “Burning Sky”. She is associated with the Piedmont Pastel Society and has contributed to various exhibitions showcasing her art.
No need to register;This event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2:00 PM so as not to interrupt the instructor
See you there!
About the Host:
Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG) is 501-c3 non-profit and is a tenant with a studio (LL-102) at ClearWater Arts. Additional info about their activities and membership, is on their website, https://www.cabarrusartguild.org
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!
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!
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
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.
Susan Lackey addresses underpainting as a critical, foundational element. Her highly textural process involves layering translucent acrylics with heavy impasto, collage, and often embedded objects.
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Learn how to turn gourds of any size into fun and original artworks! Join the Cabarrus Art Guild for a creative afternoon.
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!
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!
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.
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
