FREE EVENT - REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY 4/4/2025

The City of Concord is partnering with Prosperity Unlimited, Inc., the Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc., and the N.C. Works Career Center to provide a Cabarrus & Rowan Financial Empowerment Forum.

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. with several attendance options that include two (2) in-person options in Cabarrus County and in Rowan County and a virtual option for participants to join this event online.

This Forum will provide attendees with practical knowledge and skills to:

• Make accurate consumer decisions by using budget tips and financial planning tools.

• Follow appropriate practices and learn the ABC's of reducing and paying off dept.

• Learn the steps to help prevent foreclosure or eviction.

This event is free, but registration is required for all attendance options.

To register, click the link below:

CLICK HERE to register for the Cabarrus & Rowan Financial Empowerment Forum

or visit www.concordnc.gov/CRFORUM

Refreshments will be provided for the in-person sessions.  Individuals who register and attend any session will be eligible to win a $50.00 gift card.

The deadline to register for his event is on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Cabarrus County Location:                          Rowan County Location:
ClearWater Arts Center & Studios               Miller Teen Recreation Center
223 Crowell Drive NW                                        1402 West Bank Street
Concord, NC 28025                                            Salisbury, NC 28144

Virtual Option:
CLICK HERE to register for the Cabarrus & Rowan Financial Empowerment Forum

Thank you for your consideration of attending this event and please register by the deadline of Friday, April 4, 2025.

Alicia J. Broadway, MPA

Grant Compliance Coordinator

Free Demo with the CAG

Instructor: Josh King

When: Sunday February 16, 2025

Time: 2:00-4:00

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios - Greenway Gallery

223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, N.C. 28025. Enter at Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot

Join us for a free event with Josh King, a creative producer, animator, and retired First Sergeant with 20+ years in broadcasting! He’s an Emmy and Telly award winner known for his innovative storytelling and large-scale sculptures. Watch him create a 3D sculpture live! Josh will be showing us how he uses his artistic ability to create a 3D sculpture on a computer and then print his work in 3D. No registration needed—just arrive before 2 PM to not interrupt the presentation.

🎉See you there!

No need to register. For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org

This event is free and open to the public. Please arrive before 2:00 PM so as not to interrupt the instructor.

See You There!

🩷Heart Wall Pockets - Public Clay Workshop🩷

2 Hr Workshop 💞

 
Embrace the magic of creativity this Valentine’s Day at a fun clay workshop! 💞
Craft a charming ceramic heart wall pocket, perfect for showcasing plants, flowers,
or any treasures your heart wishes to display!

Join us in a joyful and welcoming atmosphere, where your creativity can flourish!  Ideal for ages 12+ and open to the public.

All materials are included in the price. 

Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.

$30 for City of Concord Residents

$35 for Non-Residents

*Please note that the instructors will fire the items, and your creation will be ready a few weeks after completion due to the multi-step firing process. 🔥🔥🔥

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation Department.

*ClearWater Arts is a City of Concord Parks & Recreation facility.*

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use this Link:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

🧚🏽🧚🏽‍♀️Fairy House Family Public Workshop🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽

2 Hr Workshop 🏡

This 2 hour workshop is open to the public and all materials are included in the price. 

Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.

$30 for City of Concord Residents

$35 for Non-Residents

All materials included in price.

*Please note that the instructors will fire the items, and your creation will be ready a few weeks after completion due to the multi-step firing process. 

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

💗Valentine's Trinket Boxes Public Workshop 💗

2 Hr Workshop

This 2 hour workshop is open to the public and all materials are included in the price. 

Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.

$30 for City of Concord Residents

$35 for Non-Residents

All materials included in price.

*Please note that the instructors will fire the items, and your creation will be ready a few weeks after completion due to the multi-step firing process. 

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

Free Demo with the CAG

Instructor: Susan Tobelman

When: Sunday January 12, 2025

Time: 2:00-4:00

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios - Greenway Gallery

223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, N.C. 28025. Enter at Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot

Susan Tobelman is the creative force behind Energy& Ore Custom Jewelry in Mint Hill, NC. She has been crafting distinctive metal clay jewelry for over six years. Holding certifications in metal clay Techniques and Teaching, Susan combines her technical ability with a deep passion for design. She offers a range of unique, personalized pieces, that reflect her client’s individual stories and emotions. In addition to running her jewelry business, Susan is dedicated to sharing her knowledge through beginner metal clay workshops in her local area. She is also helping others discover the artistry and joy of silver jewelry making via virtual classes!

No need to register. For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org

This event is free and open to the public. Please arrive before 2:00 PM so as not to interrupt the instructor.

See You There!

GINGERBREAD HOUSE TILES PUBLIC CLAY WORKSHOP!

2 Hr Workshop

Join us to make a delightful Gingerbread House Tile perfect to add whimsy to your home for the holidays!

This 2-hour workshop is open to the public and all materials are included in the price. Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.

$30 for City of Concord Residents 🏠

$35 for Non-Residents 🏘️

All materials are included in the price. 💰

*Due to the multi-step firing process, projects will be ready a few weeks after completion. 🔥🏺🔥🏺🔥🏺🔥🏺🔥

Link in our bio on Instagram or visit https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc and look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  ClearWater Ceramics Center is a City of Concord Parks & Rec Facility➡️🏃🤸🧑‍🦽🏋️🏊⛹️🧘🏃🤸🧑‍🦽🏋️🏊⛹️🧘 ➡️🏃🤸🧑‍🦽🏋️🏊⛹️🧘🏃🤸🧑‍🦽🏋️🏊⛹️🧘

FIRST FRIDAYS WHEEL WORKSHOP

COME LEARN WITH US!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

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This clay workshop is perfect for anyone interested in experiencing pottery in a fun and social setting! Enjoy an introductory session at the potter's wheel while learning basic techniques to create your own unique functional pottery piece. All items made during the workshop are safe for food use, including dishwashers, and microwaves! Create something beautifully unique that you can enjoy for years to come, all in a casual and comfortable environment.

🎈😄🎈😄🎈😄🎈😄🎈

This 2.5-hour workshop is open to the public and all materials are included in the price. 

Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.

$60 for City of Concord Residents 🏡

$73 for Non-residents 🏘️

*Please note that the studio will process the items, and your creation will be ready a few weeks after completion due to the multi-step firing process. 🔥

🎨🏺🎨🏺🎨

#clearwaterartsnc #clearwaterncartists #concordncartists #fineart #cityofconcordnc #thingstodoinconcordnc #downtownconcord #ceramics #ceramicsart #ceramicsstudio #handmadeceramics #ceramicsclass #ceramics #pottery #potterystudio #potteryofinstagram #potteryart #potterydesign #potteryclass #potteryforall #clayart #clay #clayworkshop #publicclayworkshop #claycraft #clayworkshop #1stfridays #firstfridays 

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

*CERAMIC JEWELRY MAKING PUBLIC CLAY WORKSHOP*

2 Hr Workshop

This 2 hour workshop is open to the public and all materials are included in the price. 

Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.

$45 for City of Concord Residents

$53 for Non-residents

All materials included in price.

*Please note that the instructors will fire the items, and your creation will be ready a few weeks after completion due to the multi-step firing process. 

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

*HOLIDAY LUMINARIES PUBLIC CLAY WORKSHOP*

2 Hr Workshop

‘Tis The Season to make gifts for your loved ones, even if that loved one is yourself! 😇

Light up your home with a lovely glowing Holiday Luminary made by YOU, just in time to brighten up your holiday table. ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️

This 2-hour workshop is open to the public and all materials are included in the price. 

Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level. 

$30 for City of Concord Residents 🏠

$35 for Non-Residents 🏘️

All materials are included in the price. 💰

*Due to the multi-step firing process, projects will be ready a few weeks after completion. 🔥🏺🔥🏺🔥🏺🔥🏺🔥

Link in our bio on Instagram or visit https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc and look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  ClearWater Ceramics Center is a City of Concord Parks & Rec Facility➡️🏃🤸🧑‍🦽🏋️🏊⛹️🧘🏃🤸🧑‍🦽🏋️🏊⛹️🧘 

Free Demo with the CAG

by Johnna M. Ritchie

Rug Hooking

When: Sunday November 10, 2024

Time: 2:00-4:00

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios - Greenway Gallery

223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, N. C. 28025. Enter at Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot

Retired high school art teacher, Johnna M. Ritchie has dabbled in all things art-related fromdrawing to painting, ceramics to sculpture, photography to mosaics, fibers and printmaking.

She has gained proficiency in various media so that she could assist her students in building their skills to aid their creativity. She has always been intrigued with fibers and until two years ago, had never tried rug hooking, a skill of her mother and her mother’s mother. She got hooked.

In rug hooking, she is mostly self-taught with the aid of published guides and encouragement from fellow hookers. Her hope is to use her years of artistic knowledge and drawing to help her translate portraits into realistic interpretations in the media of rug hooking. She uses hand-dyed, thrifted and purchased woven wool cut into very thin strips to create the form, line and value of the person’s face and features using small loops pulled through a linen fabric.

In her demonstration, she will show the evolution of her rug hooking development and theknowledge gained and current project(s) in progress.

No need to register.

This event is free and open to the public

Please arrive before 2:00 pm, so not to interrupt the presentation.

For more information, www.cabarrusartguild.org or call 704-920-6600

*COILED CASSEROLE DISH PUBLIC CLAY WORKSHOP*

2 Hr Workshop

Join us for a fun-filled public ceramics workshop here at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios Ceramics Center. Cook up your creativity and make a one-of-a-kind Casserole Dish to add a dash of whimsy to your homemade recipes! 

This 2 hour workshop is open to the public and all materials are included in the price. 

Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.

$30 for City of Concord Residents

$35 for Non-residents

All materials included in price.

*Please note that the instructors will fire the items, and your creation will be ready a few weeks after completion due to the multi-step firing process. 

Scroll Down For Registration Instructions…

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

FIRST FRIDAYS WHEEL WORKSHOP

COME LEARN WITH US!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Scroll Down For Registration Instructions…

This clay workshop is perfect for anyone interested in experiencing pottery in a fun and social setting! Enjoy an introductory session at the potter's wheel while learning basic techniques to create your own unique functional pottery piece. All items made during the workshop are safe for food use, including dishwashers, and microwaves! Create something beautifully unique that you can enjoy for years to come, all in a casual and comfortable environment.

🎈😄🎈😄🎈😄🎈😄🎈

This 2.5-hour workshop is open to the public and all materials are included in the price. 

Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.

$60 for City of Concord Residents 🏡

$73 for Non-residents 🏘️

*Please note that the studio will process the items, and your creation will be ready a few weeks after completion due to the multi-step firing process. 🔥

🎨🏺🎨🏺🎨

#clearwaterartsnc #clearwaterncartists #concordncartists #fineart #cityofconcordnc #thingstodoinconcordnc #downtownconcord #ceramics #ceramicsart #ceramicsstudio #handmadeceramics #ceramicsclass #ceramics #pottery #potterystudio #potteryofinstagram #potteryart #potterydesign #potteryclass #potteryforall #clayart #clay #clayworkshop #publicclayworkshop #claycraft #clayworkshop #1stfridays #firstfridays 

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

*BOOKENDS PUBLIC CLAY WORKSHOP*

2 Hr Workshop

Calling all bibliophiles, writers, readers and book enthusiasts!! Join us for our Bookends Public Ceramics Workshop in celebration of National Book Month! Create personalized handmade bookends from slabs of clay, perfect for holding your cherished reads upright while adding an artisanal touch to your at-home library. 

This 2 hour workshop is open to the public and all materials are included in the price. 

Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.

$30 for City of Concord Residents

$35 for Non-residents

All materials included in price.

*Please note that the instructors will fire the items, and your creation will be ready a few weeks after completion due to the multi-step firing process. 

Scroll Down For Registration Instructions…

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

Wildlife Fine Art Demonstration with Walter Stanford

When: Sunday October 13, 2024

Time: 2:00-4:00

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios - Greenway Gallery

223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, N. C. 28025. Enter at Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot

Topic: You are invited to join us for a demonstration/talk by Walter Stanford, Fine Artist, Designer and Illustrator.

Walter is a 1986 graduate of East Carolina University where he earned a BFA from the School of Art with a major in illustration and a minor in printmaking. Over the course of his career, he has worked as a national freelance illustrator, advertising art director and screen print artist. He now brings all these experiences together to create dramatic wildlife portraits. He brings the subject in close where the viewer can get a sense of the animal’s personality. As Walter states, “I want to bring that animal into a person’s home!”

Walter’s studio is in the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios in Concord and his works are represented by the Art Cellar Gallery in Banner Elk, NC.

No need to register.

This event is free and open to the public

Please arrive before 2:00 pm, so not to interrupt the presentation.

For more information, www.cabarrusartguild.org

*Pinch Pot Pumpkins Public Clay Workshop*

1 Day, 2 Hour Workshop

Spooky Season is upon us!! Join us for an engaging Halloween public workshop where you will craft pinch pot pumpkins to adorn your space as unique decorations or jack-o-lantern luminaries! Embrace the Halloween season with an enriching workshop suitable for both you and your children. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the creative process, catering to all skill levels. Join us to craft art and cherish memorable moments together here at clearwater ceramics center!!

Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.

$30 for City of Concord Residents

$35 for Non-residents

All materials included in price.

*Please note that the instructors will fire the items, and your creation will be ready a few weeks after completion due to the multi-step firing process.

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*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department  

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

FIRST FRIDAYS WHEEL WORKSHOP

COME LEARN WITH US!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Scroll Down For Registration Instructions…

This clay workshop is perfect for anyone interested in experiencing pottery in a fun and social setting! Enjoy an introductory session at the potter's wheel while learning basic techniques to create your own unique functional pottery piece. All items made during the workshop are safe for food use, including dishwashers, and microwaves! Create something beautifully unique that you can enjoy for years to come, all in a casual and comfortable environment.

🎈😄🎈😄🎈😄🎈😄🎈

This 2.5-hour workshop is open to the public and all materials are included in the price. 

Experience the joy of working with clay in a supportive, hands-on environment regardless of your skill level.

$60 for City of Concord Residents 🏡

$73 for Non-residents 🏘️

*Please note that the studio will process the items, and your creation will be ready a few weeks after completion due to the multi-step firing process. 🔥

🎨🏺🎨🏺🎨

#clearwaterartsnc #clearwaterncartists #concordncartists #fineart #cityofconcordnc #thingstodoinconcordnc #downtownconcord #ceramics #ceramicsart #ceramicsstudio #handmadeceramics #ceramicsclass #ceramics #pottery #potterystudio #potteryofinstagram #potteryart #potterydesign #potteryclass #potteryforall #clayart #clay #clayworkshop #publicclayworkshop #claycraft #clayworkshop #1stfridays #firstfridays 

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

LIDDED BOXES CERAMICS WORKSHOP

AGES 12+

2 Hr Workshop

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*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

Free Demo with the CAG

by Natalie Cranford

Learn About the Dual Primary Colors: It's More Than Red, Yellow and Blue

When: Sunday September 8, 2024

Time: 2:00-4:00

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios - Greenway Gallery

223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, N. C. 28025. Enter at Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot

Our speaker, Natalie Cranford, is an art teacher, mom, wife and lifetime creator! In the art world, she enjoys color theory, hand building with clay, mixed media and paint. Natalie is a new Guild Member and we can all look forward to Natalie's art experience and enjoy learning with her!

No need to register.

This event is free and open to the public

Please arrive before 2:00 pm, so not to interrupt the presentation.

For more information, www.cabarrusartguild.org

Pouring Pitchers Workshop

Ages 12+

2 Hr Workshop

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*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

First Friday Wheel Workshop!

For 12 & Up—

Max 10 people! Registration closes Sept. 3— ENROLL NOW to save your spot!

Ideal for those interested in exploring pottery in a fun and social setting, this workshop offers an introductory experience at the potter’s wheel.

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All materials are included with the class; including glazing and additional firings handled by the studio. Please allow approximately 2-4 weeks for your work to be fully completed before arranging for pick up.

Registration can be done on-site at the Ceramics Center, the ClearWater Main Building, and/or other Parks & Recs Centers. You may also register online via https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog, within the 'ClearWater Arts Center' tab. Use the Link (above) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab.

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

*Ceramic Picnic Trays Workshop*

1 Day, 2 Hour Workshop

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Join us at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, in the Ceramics Center for a unique public workshop, "PICNIC TRAYS" led by our dedicated Instructor, Deborah Arbes! During this event, you will handcraft a personalized Picnic Tray of your own, with hand-building techniques Deborah will teach you as you go!

All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and your imagination. We look forward to having you learn with us.

Note, this Workshop replaces the former program of Wall Pockets (which may be offered at a later date).

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

COILED PET DISHES

FAMILY - FRIENDLY CERAMICS WORKSHOP

AGES 5+ Accompanied by Parent -

2 Hr Workshop

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Treat your fluffy companions to a handmade treat with a personalized pet dish! Families and friends, join us as we coil clay into a custom creation designed to cater to your special furry friend!

Family Workshops: These workshops are for children and adults of any skill level looking to explore ceramics in a social and creative environment. Each event, instructors will explore various hand-building techniques to help participants create their very own unique ceramic art. Materials included: All materials are included with the class; including glazing and additional firings that are handled by the studio. Please allow approximately 2-4 weeks for your work to be fully completed before arranging for pick up.

Please Note: Children ages 5 to 12 MUST be accompanied by a non-registered parent/ guardian.

*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

CLAY CRITTERS CERAMICS WORKSHOP

AGES 5+

2 Hr Workshop

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*To register, you must create an account on the City Of Concord Civic Rec software platform for the Concord Parks & Recreation department (ClearWater Arts is a City facility, within the Parks & Recreation Dept); 

—> this account can then be used for all future registrations for any future ClearWater Arts program AND any other City of Concord Parks & Recreation activities. 😃 

(please note, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation is a different organization.)

Use the Link in our bio, if on Instagram, and / or this URL link (below) and follow the instructions/ look for the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios tab:  https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc

WE WANT YOUR INPUT! If you are interested in helping craft the direction of what will be ClearWater Arts Center & Studios’ first large mural on an exterior wall, please give us your thoughts!

Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte (RTGC), in collaboration with the City of Concord and Republic Services Foundation, has commissioned local artist, Jonathan Grauel for a community mural project. The planned location for the mural is on an exterior wall of the ClearWater Arts Center which faces the interior of the campus, along the driveway leading in from Kerr Street.

Community input on this mural is important for the success of this project. In addition to taking this quick survey, (Linked also if you click on the header image at top of this post), we invite you to join us for a Community Input Forum with the artist: Friday, July 19th, 6-7:30 p.m. at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr NW, Concord, NC 28025.

Jonathan’s plan for the meeting on Friday 7/19/24 is to :

- interact: ask questions and listen and take notes

- have people do some creative exercises: drawing shapes, building with blocks and potentially cutting out shapes from foam squares

More information about the Commissioned Artist, Jonathan Grauel:

I have lived, worked, played and made art in Charlotte for the last 23+ years. My children have grown up here, it’s our home. I create whimsical scenes expressing juxtapositions of relationships and environment; I seek to tell the story of our day-to-day existence. Part of the motivation behind why I make art, is the belief we all have shared in unique yet similar internal and external "events". The villages I create are a means of forming common "locations" that denote these connections. I love making art. I want the art I create to bring encouragement, energy and contemplative joy.

Please take our quick survey at https://publicinput.com/ClearWaterMural and take part in the creation process of this exciting mural coming to ClearWater Arts Center & Studios and join us for our community input discussion on Friday, July 19!