single-day Workshops
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Looking for workshops at FIREFEST?
Friday, April 3 & Saturday, April 4, 2026
Firefest is a two-day celebration of incredible glass, ceramic, and metal art here at Starworks!
April 3 & 4, 2026 the public is invited to attend demonstrations, exhibitions, hands on workshops, tours, and artist talks with internationally recognized artists.
General Admission is $10/day | Kids 12 & under recieve General Admission at no cost.
Workshops require an additional registration and payment
multi-day intensives
with on-site housing available for students
Pencil to Punty: Your Design Becomes Reality
5-day Glass studio Intensive with Josh Raiffe | Onsite Housing Available
Great glass begins long before the furnace. This 5-day studio intensive with Josh Raiffe invites intermediate hot shop artists to move intentionally from idea to object, strengthening both design thinking and making skills along the way.
Workshop Dates: Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 24, 2026 (5 days in studio)
Experience required: 1–2 years of hot shop glassblowing (or equivalent intermediate experience)
Assembled Forms | Fearless Glazing
5-day Workshop with Donovan Palmquist and Colleen Riley | Onsite Housing
Workshop Dates: April 27–May 1, 2026
Recommended for artists with throwing and glazing experience.
Private Tours, Workshops, or Demonstrations
Are you interested in a private workshop, tour, or field trip? Email Reid@StarworksNC.org
Residency & Internship Opportunities
We currently host artists from around the world with focuses on glass & ceramic arts.
More opportunities are always coming soon.
Left to right: Artists Megan Lange, Corey Pemberton, and Therman Statom
Hot Glass Cold Beer
Experience a thrilling hot glass demonstration while enjoying locally crafted beer and wine! Featuring rotating food trucks and live music following the demonstration.
Tickets are $5 - Proceeds benefit Starworks educational programming.
Every second Thursday September-May (3 month break in the Summer)
Starworks Resource Library
The Starworks Resource Library is a compendium of books, magazines, catalogs and DVDs that cover the history and theory of arts and crafts in North Carolina, in the United States, and beyond. These items – gifted to Starworks by our generous supporters – are available to our resident artists, interns, and staff members for use in research and development. Members of the general public are also welcome to peruse our physical collection during School House Gallery operating hours. These books cover a wide array of topics; from woodworking and painting, to glassblowing and ceramics, our Resource Library provides our visiting artists and visitors alike with a unique view into the multifaceted world of arts and crafts.
Volunteer Opportunities
Your donation of time and energy is always greatly appreciated. During special events we have a wide variety of tasks to find the best match for your talents. If your school or job requires volunteer hours, please contact us to see what is available. If you are interested in volunteering at Starworks please contact Mary Holmes at mary@starworksnc.org