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
Firefest
Join us for our two-day celebration of all things Starworks! Renowned Guest Artists, Demonstrations, Artist Talks, Workshops, Live Music, & more. Don’t miss “Kid’s Draw It, We Make It” Glass Demonstration, or the 2025 Ceramic Fire Sculpture Reveal!
Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5, 2025
Tickets & Workshop Registration available soon.
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.
Sustain: Woodfire NC 2025
Join the global conversation on wood fired ceramics. Engage in a dynamic mix of panel discussions, live firings, hands-on demonstrations, and plenary talks with artists from around the globe at our 3rd international wood firing conference May 22-25, 2025. (Pre-Conference May 17-21)
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Can’t visit us in person?
Shop Online
Explore a curated selection from the School House Gallery at Starworks!
The Starworks Collection includes our signature fruit, tableware, flowers, stars, ornaments, and other in house creations.
This Artists’ Collection includes functional and decorative pieces from glass, ceramics, and metal artists who have spent time at Starworks through our residency program.
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 artist friendly 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
Are you interested in a private workshop, tour, or field trip?
Submit a request or contact Jamie@Starworksnc.org