Clayworks’ Spring Studio Festival April 17 and 18

Clayworks, at 4506 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a nonprofit organization with a mission of teaching, sharing and promoting ceramics arts. It regularly hosts events for the community.

Clayworks is hosting its Spring Studio Festival on April 17 and 18, 2026.

• Friday, April 17: 6 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, April 18: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is free.

What to Expect

• 25+ Artist Studio Sale: Shop original ceramics directly from the makers across a range of styles, forms, and price points.
• Community Raku Firing (10AM–2PM): Watch Clayworks students participate in a traditional raku firing, a dramatic and exciting process where pots are removed from the kiln at peak temperature. This is a spectator experience – free to watch and not to be missed!
• Student Showcase (Friday & Saturday): See what students have been making in Clayworks classes and celebrate the creativity and growth of our learning community.
• Sticker Design Contest & Vote (Friday & Saturday): Clayworks students designed the contenders; you pick the winner! Stop by to cast your vote for your favorite sticker design.
• Community Planter Activity (Friday & Saturday): Get your hands dirty and help us make a coil pot for the Clayworks garden! This free, all-ages activity is open to the public and a great option for kids. No experience necessary – just show up and make something.
• Studio Passport Tour (Friday & Saturday): Pick up a Studio Passport and explore the Clayworks studios. Collect stamps along the way for a chance to win early registration for Summer 2026 classes!