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-Saturday - Click here for hours & special events
Please note: Starworks Galleries & Ceramic Supply Shop will be closed to the public Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
Starworks Cafe & Taproom will be open July 3, and closed to the public on July 4.
Hot Glass Cold Beer: Flameworking Nights!
Thursday, June 18 starting at 5:30pm
Hot Glass Cold Beer is BACK for the Summer with a NEW FLAMEWORKING EDITION! Join us for a live artist demonstration with special guest artists, live music, rotating food trucks, and beer & wine. This is a family friendly event for all ages!
Glass Demonstration (flameworking/ lampworking) with guest artist Ember Janal at 5:30pm (about 90 minutes)
Open Mic Night hosted by Rod Brady at 7pm
Food Truck : Saucy Cravings from 5:30pm-8:30pm
hands on workshops
now with opportunities for all skill levels
Whether you’re a practicing artist looking to take your craft to the next level, or interested in a beginner friendly experience, we’ve got something for you this season at Starworks!
3-day beginner glass intensive
Experience the excitement of shaping molten glass in this immersive three-day beginner glass blowing workshop. Designed for students with no prior experience, this hands-on class introduces the fundamentals of hot glass studio practice while guiding participants through the process of creating their own blown glass artwork.
Workshop Dates: August 20-22, 2026 (Onsite Housing available Aug 19-23)
Cost: $690 + housing (optional)
Exciting Surface - 5-day Ceramic Intensive
Led by the extraordinary Michael Kline, this intensive is ideal for intermediate to advanced potters with a foundation in wheel-throwing who are ready to push their surface design further.
Workshop Dates: August 31 - September 4, 2026 (Onsite Housing available August 30 - September 5)
Cost: $985 + housing
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Plan your visit - explore Starworks
School House Gallery at Starworks
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm (Closed July 3 & 4)
910-428-9001
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-Wednesday 9am-6pm & Thursday-Saturday 9am-9pm (Closed July 4)
910-428-9001 - cafe@starworksnc.org
Weekly special events & drink specials!
STARWORKS CERAMIC supply shop
Monday-Friday & 1st Saturdays 10am-4:30pm
(Closed July 3 & 4)
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
Can’t visit us in person?
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Starworks’ online gallery includes our signature fruit, tableware, flowers, stars, ornaments, and other in house creations, in addition to select work from visiting and resident artists.
Starworks Ceramic Supply Shop has been developing and distributing our own wild clay bodies since March 2009.