Starworks offers a vibrant space filled with galleries, studios, workshops, and unique experiences. Whether you're an artist, an art enthusiast, or just curious to explore, there's always something happening at Starworks to inspire and engage you.
Open to the public Monday through Saturday - Click here for special events
Juana Gómez Ramírez
Sustain: Woodfire Exhibition
This exhibition brings together a selection of contemporary North Carolina wood fired ceramics and work from the guest presenters at Sustain: Woodfire NC 2025 International Woodfire Conference.
Now on display through July 14, 2025
Open to the public Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Takuro Shibata
Wild Clay: Explore, Experience, Share
A Week Long Intensive Workshop with Takuro Shibata
You’re invited to dig deep into the world of wild clay. You’ll explore how raw, local materials can be transformed into clay bodies, slips, and glazes, all through practical experimentation and collaborative learning.
Onsite Housing Available for Students
Workshop Dates: August 21 - August 27, 2025
Jason McDonald
I’ll Make You A Punty You Can’t Refuse!
A 5-day crash course in American-style Venetian techniques | All Skill Levels
From your instructor Jason McDonald: The Czechs, Swedes, and Germans, among others, have venerable glass making traditions but (in my opinion) the workshops of the Venetian lagoon, particularly those of the 16th century, produced some of the finest blown glass objects the world has ever known. Join me as I introduce the basics of this style of working, as understood from an American studio perspective. In this class we will cover the first steps in blowing thin footed vessels. The class will be a “skills and drills” type course with demos in the morning and a lot of practice in the afternoon. Open to all skill levels.
Onsite Housing Available for Students
Workshop Dates: September 8 - September 12, 2025
WNC Artist RELIEF Residencies
This is a need-based opportunity for Western North Carolina artists in glass, ceramics, and metal. Starworks is offering short-term residencies in 2025 to provide artists affected by natural disasters with space, assistance, and resources to meet upcoming deadlines.
Fred Kahl
The dark show
a luminous exhibition at Starworks
This immersive exhibition features light-emitting and luminous works from the Starworks permanent collection, displayed alongside new pieces by visiting artists. Experience the glow in a dimmed gallery setting designed to highlight the radiance of each piece.
On display July 19 – August 23, 2025
Open to the public Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm
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Plan your visit - explore Starworks
School House Gallery at Starworks
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
910-428-9001 - jamie@starworksnc.org
Enjoy the latest exhibitions and shop for the perfect gifts at the School House Gallery. Through the gallery you can also access artists studios in glass, ceramics, and metal, open to the public while artists are working!
STARWORKS CAFE & TAPROOM
Monday 9am-6pm | Tuesday-Saturday 9am-9pm
910-428-9001 - cafe@starworksnc.org
Visit our onsite cafe & taproom - Open late with special events & weekly drink specials!
STARWORKS CERAMIC supply shop
Monday-Friday & 1st Saturdays 10am-4:30pm
910-428-9007 - info@starworksnc.org
Starworks has been developing and distributing our own wild clay bodies since March 2009. We offer 13 major blends of clay made in our processing facility, and offer online and in person sales.
www.starworksceramics.org
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This Artists’ Collection includes functional and decorative pieces from glass, ceramics, and metal artists who have spent time at Starworks through our residency program.
The Starworks Collection includes our signature fruit, tableware, flowers, stars, ornaments, and other in house creations.
Starworks Ceramic Supply Shop has been developing and distributing our own wild clay bodies since March 2009.