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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

August 21 - August 27, 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.


 

Artist Talks

with Sarah Dassouki, Michael Hernandez, & Reese Nguyen

Thursday, June 19 at 5:30pm

Artist Talks at Starworks are free and open to the public. Guests are invited to meet featured visiting artists, watch and learn as they present slides and discuss their process and influence, and ask questions about their works.


 

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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!

View the Events Calendar Here

 
 

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.