Workshop Policies & Guidelines

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Information about current workshop dates can be found on this website under News>Events & Classes and on our Facebook Page. Sign up for our weekly eNewsletter to be notified about classes as they are added to our schedule.

WORKSHOP POLICIES

  • Workshops are designed toward age-appropriate skills; age restrictions may vary.

  • Workshop sizes vary, and spaces are limited; advance registration and payment are required.

  • Registration fees are non-refundable.

  • Cancellations made up to 7 business days before the start date may be rescheduled into another NCPC workshop (based on availability) once for a $25 rescheduling fee.

  • Any cancellation made less than 7 days before workshop date will not be refunded or rescheduled.

  • Rescheduling is based on a 90-day availability.

  • No credits for rescheduling into an NCPC workshop of lesser value will be issued.

  • Any additional payment will be due when rescheduling is requested for an NCPC workshop of greater value.

  • The registration fee includes access to all related materials and tools, a demonstration, hands-on instruction, and the choice of glaze for firing.

  • Any participant that arrives more than 10 minutes after the start time will not be able to join the class.

  • Allow 4 weeks for items to be ready for pick-up; shipping is available for an additional charge.

  • Following pick-up notification, items left longer than 90 days will be repurposed.

  • Individuals may only enter the studio if they have registered and paid for a pottery class/workshop.

PRIVATE WORKSHOP REQUESTS

  • Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other social occasion with the gift of a shared learning experience!

  • Private workshops for group experiences can be scheduled for either handbuilding or potter's wheel.

  • Minimum number of participants to schedule a private Learn 2 Turn is 4; maximum is 5.

  • Handbuilding experiences are custom designed to fit the needs of each group. Minimum and maximum participation as well as total amount of studio time needed will vary by project type.

  • We do not offer individual lessons.

  • Requests will be accepted no less than 6 weeks in advance of desired event time frame, and scheduled strictly based on studio and instructor availability.

  • Private workshop requests can be emailed to education@ncpotterycenter.org.

NEED TO KNOW

  • No hand, wrist, or long necklace jewelry. 

  • Long hair must be pulled back and secured completely.

  • Long fingernails are not recommended

  • Shirts with short sleeves/sleeves that can be rolled up are recommended.

  • Clothing or other personal articles may get dirty or damaged; please dress accordingly.

A hand building workshop in progress.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • While photos are allowed, we do not allow participants to videotape or livestream workshops (public or private) for liability, privacy, and security reasons.

  • Our policies are subject to change.

  • The cancellation policy is firm.

Past Workshops

DISCLAIMER

Due to the nature of working with ceramics, not all wares are guaranteed to make it out of the kiln successfully. This is especially true if instructions are not carefully followed. Inconsistencies in thickness and incomplete attachments can cause cracks and other breakage at any point in the process. Minor imperfections and variations in the clay and glaze are to be expected. Every effort will be made to oversee the utmost care of finishing student work, but the NC Pottery Center and its staff are not liable for damage or loss of wares that are not properly formed.