Classes and Workshops

Jun 9, 2024

Raku Firing [Workshop]

Raku pottery is primarily for decorative artwork, resulting in smoky black and/or metallic surfaces that are ready to take home the day of firing! Horsehair and feather firings will occur… 

Jun 9, 2024

Ocarina Workshop

Ocarinas, a type of vessel flute, have been made by cultures across the globe for thousands of years. This workshop is open to ALL experience levels. You will learn how… 

May 14, 2024

Gallery Exhibition Opening Reception: Thomas Way – Oak City Street Photography

Please join us for the opening reception of our new gallery exhibition. The viewer of this exhibition will be presented with a collection of candid moments and portraits of the… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer 2024-Woodworking 3: Methods of Furniture Construction

Leveraging the skills developed in Woodworking 1 & 2, you will build a small wall mounted cabinet. The cabinet is composed of 2 doors made with bridle joints (a version… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer 2024: Jigs and Fixtures – Routers

This three-day class features the Router/shaper Table & hand routers. Classes consist of demonstrations by the instructor and hands-on use of a variety of jigs and fixtures available for use… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer 2024: Scroll Saw Techniques [Workshop]

Join us to learn the basic techniques involved in scroll saw work as you work to complete a small wall-hung art project. Instructor: Maria Lai Saturday, July 13: 1:00 –… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer 2024: Three-Legged Stool [Workshop]

Simple yet complex in so many ways. Join us to learn the art of one of the simplest of seated forms and the many factors and skills that go into… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer 2024: Wood Spirit Carving [Workshop]

Carve a wood spirit in a piece of basswood using mallet-type and handheld carving tools. Use your imagination to create a one-of-a-kind sculpture. Medium hand strength is useful. No experience… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer 2024: Woodturned Jewelry Pendants [Workshop]

This project class will show intermediate woodturners how to make elegant jewelry pendants from small pieces of colorful or exotic wood using a technique called off-set turning. Instructor: Norm Cloutier… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer 2024: Mono-Printing 101 [Workshop]

In this wildly creative and playful class, you will learn to make prints using found objects for texture and image, layered paints for varied colors, and a mask [an image… 

Mar 29, 2024

Summer Landscape in Watercolor [Workshop]

No experience necessary. Learn to use the creative process of the watercolor medium to create a warm summer landscape through textures and techniques. All supplies included. Instructor: Laura Azzi Saturday, June… 

Mar 29, 2024

Guided Studio: Torch-Fired Enameling

Want more time to finish or develop that torch-fired idea you started during class? Come spend time in the studio at your own pace and work out your almost-there projects.… 

Mar 28, 2024

Summer 2024: Needle Felting [Workshop]

Learn the craft of needle felting by making a bold and colorful 2″ wide cuff bracelet or stunning neckpiece. The craft of needle felting is the process of embedding colorful wool… 

Mar 28, 2024

Summer 2024: Composing the Surface: An Image Transfer Workshop

Underglaze and slip transfers are a great way to add color, pattern, and variety to the surface of your pieces. This hands-on workshop will introduce students to the process of… 

Mar 28, 2024

Focused Forms: Lidded Pots

Lidded pots are rewarding and challenging to make! In this class, students will have the opportunity to dive in and explore the possibilities of lidded forms. Demonstrations and discussion will… 

Mar 28, 2024

Handbuilding 101

Handbuilding 101 is an introductory level class – no experience necessary. The class is designed to introduce students to working in our clay studio. Pinching, coiling, slab construction, and extruding… 

Mar 28, 2024

Teapots: A Wheel-Throwing Workshop

The teapot is one of the most iconic ceramic forms and one of the most challenging to make. This hands-on workshop will guide participants through all of the steps of… 

Mar 28, 2024

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Feb 9, 2024

Spindle Spinning as Meditation: A Crafts Center Wellness Day Activity

Jan 4, 2024

Opening Reception

Nature’s Whispers: an exhibition by Dominick Rapone 

Dec 28, 2023

Last chance to register for these upcoming January 2024 classes: 

Nov 5, 2023

Crafts Center 2024 Spring registration begins for the Public

Class registration (Reporter) links activate for the Public. (NC State students can continue to register) 

Nov 5, 2023

Crafts Center 2024 Spring registration begins for NC State students only

Class registration (Reporter) links activate for NC State students only. Registration for everyone else will become active on December 4. 

Oct 31, 2023

Portrait of a Rose in Watercolor  [Workshop]

Roses are jewels of the garden. Capture their magnificence in watercolor! Join Laura and let her guide you step by step in using watercolor to paint this beautiful flower. No… 

Oct 31, 2023

Right Angle Weave

Are you new to beading and enjoy a slower paced class, but still come out with a project you can finish in one sitting?  If so, consider this simple Right… 

Oct 31, 2023

Basse Taille Enameling [Workshop]

Turn simple designs into eye-catching gems of color. Learn to use transparent enamels and a torch to highlight low relief textures on metal. You will texture copper either mechanically or… 

Oct 30, 2023

Upcycled Dress [Workshop]

If you know how to sew and want to expand your wardrobe with recycling, this workshop is for you. You’ll make a cute dress from a man’s shirt and a… 

Oct 22, 2023

Altered Throwing [Workshop]

Discover the art of altering thrown forms in this 2-day workshop!  Wei Sun will demonstrate how to transform a wheel-thrown piece into a visually captivating and artistically expressive work of… 

Aug 14, 2023

Crossroads Exhibition Reception

Using wood, photography, and painting, Nic Jackson's work in CROSSROADS responds to an interest in how ideas can converge, intersect, and separate. People, Place, Material, and Process strongly influence the work I make. Curiosity drives the question, “what can happen when all of these overlap?" 

Jul 19, 2023

Summer 2024: Glass Chains [Workshop]

Learn how to make links out of thin Borosilicate glass rods and then join them into chains. You will form the links freehand in a torch flame. If you are…