Classes
Take a look through our craft classes and explore the class descriptions to get an idea of the type of classes we typically offer. Classes are affordable and open to the community. Contact us if you have any questions regarding our classes or how to register.
Fall 2026 Classes
| Class | Date | Time | Instructor | Delivery Method | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodturning – Wednesday | August 19, 2026 - October 21, 2026 | Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00pm | In Person | Woodworking | |
| Woodturning – Saturday | August 22, 2026 - October 24, 2026 | Saturdays, 10:00 - 12:30pm | In Person | Woodworking | |
| Adv Pottery / Open Studio | August 24, 2026 - November 2, 2026 | Mondays, 6:00 - 8:30 PM | In Person | Pottery | |
| Pottery Hand Building for Beginners | September 9, 2026 - October 28, 2026 | Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:30 PM | In Person | Pottery | |
| Advanced Wheel Throwing Skills Building | September 10, 2026 - October 29, 2026 | Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:30pm | In Person | Pottery | |
| Surface Design for Clay | September 15, 2026 - November 3, 2026 | Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:30 PM | In Person | Pottery | |
| Stained Glass | September 22, 2026 - October 8, 2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:30pm | In Person | Glass | |
| How to Keep Bees, Make Honey, and Other Products of the Hive | October 12, 2026 - October 30, 2026 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | In Person | Beekeeping |
Registration information
Most classes meet over multiple weeks. Registration begins at noon on the dates below and remains open until the class fills or until 2 weekdays before the class begins, whichever comes first.
- Summer 2026 – May 13
- Fall 2026 – August 12
- Spring 2027 – December 9
If you miss the registration for this session, we hope you will consider taking the class the next time it is offered. Be sure to mark your calendar with our registration dates listed above.
Create your IRIS account ahead of time to make registration quicker.
If you experience problems completing the registration, contact us at 828-262-2744.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, contact the Office of Disability Services at 828-262-3056 at least two weeks prior to the beginning of your Craft Enrichment class.
Cancellation policy
You may cancel a craft class up to two weeks before the class begins, with a $30 cancellation fee assessed. No refunds are allowed within two weeks of the start date, nor after the class begins.
Student materials
Most Craft Enrichment classes include materials to complete the various projects (check the specific class description to verify). Below students can purchase additional materials for the pottery classes (CLAY). Participants will show the receipt to their instructor in order to obtain their additional materials.
- Clay – $20 per 25lb bag
- Cone 10 Firing – $45 per firing