Ceramic Studio/Classroom

The Arts Place of Stokes provides professional instruction in visual / performance and ceramic arts, with two dedicated areas for education.
The Ceramic Studio includes thirteen potter’s wheels, slab roller and electric kiln, and plenty of table room for sculpture, hand building, glazing, and decorating. Classes are offered throughout the year for both adult and children, including three weeks of Summer Pottery Camps for Kids. The studio is also available for rental. The Ceramic Studio supports the Stokes County Arts Council Stokes Soup in a Bowl hunger outreach event held annually in November, the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The Classroom provides a multi-use area with tables and chairs for instruction in visual, fiber, and performance arts, as well as space for small meetings. Previous classes have included barn quilt painting, knitting, stain glass, JAM (Junior Appalachian Musician), and Summer Art Camps for Kids.

For information on participating as a ceramic, visual or performing arts instructor, taking a class, or renting the studios for personal use, contact Arts Place Manager Sonya Godwin at 336 593-3799 or via email at sonya@artsplaceofstokes.org

9/30, 10/1, & 10/8 Intro to Twining

Intro to Twining with Janeise Harmon Wednesday September 30th,Thursday October 1st & 8th6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $78 per person all materials includedAges 14 & upMax 10 Students Twining is a time-honored technique of weaving that dates back 10,000 years! In Appalachia, it has been used to create heirloom-quality rag rugs, table mats, and more,…

10/3 & 10/10 Reverse Applique

Reverse Applique with Janeise Harmon Saturday October 3 & 109:00 am – 12:00 pm $76 per person all materials includedMax 12 StudentsSuitable for all skill levels Inspired by the techniques of clothing designer, Alabama Chanin, this two session workshop introduces the techniques of reverse applique using layered cotton knits, textile paints, and embroidery stitches. Participants…

10/11 Beaded & Stitched Collage Pin

Beaded and Stitched Collage Pin with Margie Imus Sunday, October 11th 20261:30 pm – 4:30 pm $28 per person materials includedMax 12 StudentsThese make great personalized gifts! Join us at The Arts Place in Danbury for another stitching class with Margie! This time we’ll be making small personalized pins using various fabrics, buttons, sequins, and…

10/17 Felted Soap

Felted Soap with Stesha Warren Saturday, October 17th1:30 pm – 4:30 pm $45 per personMax 15 students Learn simple felting techniques while experimenting with color, texture, and design. Students should bring 1-2 towels; apron’s encouraged but not required. Students will take home 2-3 completed projects with all materials provided. Feel free to bring your favorite…

10/18 Wet Felted Handbag

Wet Felted Handbag with Stesha Warren Sunday, October 18th1:00 pm – 5:30 pm $80 per person all materials includedMax 10 students Create your own beautiful, seamless wool purse using the traditional art of wet felting. Learn how natural wool fibers transform into a strong, durable fabric as you design, layer, shape, and felt a one-of-a-kind…

10/24 Pottery Chip & Dip dish

Hand Building Chip & Dip dish with Kathy Stanley Ready in time for the Holidays! Saturday, October 24th 20269:00 am – 12:00 pm $70 per person all materials includedMax 12 studentsReady for pick up in 3-4 weeks The Arts Place of Stokes502 Main StDanbury, NC 27016336-593-8159

10/25 Wet Felted Hat

Wet Felted Winter Wool Hat with Stesha Warren Sunday, October 25th1:00 pm – 5:30 pm $80 per personalall materials includedMax 15 Students Create a warm, one-of-a-kind winter hat from natural wool using the traditional art of wet felting. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build and shape a seamless felted hat using a…

Starting 3/8 Works In Progress

Weekly Fiber Arts Gathering Starts March 8thSaturdays, 10am – 12pm The Gypsy Hollingsworth Fiber Arts ProgramKnitting, Spinning, Needle Felting, Crocheting, Weaving, Rug Hooking, Embroidery, Quilting, All Fiber Arts!!! Join us for our weekly fiber arts gathering… we’re calling it Works In Progress. All types of fiber arts are welcome, all skill levels are welcome. Bring…