City of Concord Parks & Recreation

Escape the heat and get crafty! In the spirit of friendship bracelets we will make bag tags to hang on a bookbag or purse. We will have all the ribbon, yarn, thread and beads, just bring your imagination.
Thursday, June 25 from 1:00-2:30 for kids ages 7-12. Cost is $7.
Use the link to register today!
https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyMjY3NDQ=

TWO CAMPS LEFT! Looking for a fun outlet for your child? We have it covered! Get creative this summer in our fun-filled one-week Youth Clay Camps! Call staff for assistance if past the deadline (numbers below, at bottom).

Campers will explore the exciting world of ceramics through both hand-building and the pottery wheel

Students will learn fundamental techniques, create fun and functional projects, and experiment with texture, form, and colorful glazes
Our instructors guide each camper in a supportive, safe, and imaginative environment that builds confidence and creativity

By the end of the week, students will head home with their own finished clay pieces and a big sense of accomplishment

📍 Camp Details

🗓 Week 3: June 22 – 26 | ⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM Register Here: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyMjg2Nzg=

🗓 Week 4: June 29 – July 3 | ⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM Register Here: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyMjg2Nzk=

👧🧒 Ages: 9–12
💲 Cost: $200 (City of Concord Residents) | $240 (Non-Residents)
📍 Location: 223 Crowell Dr NW, Concord, NC 28025

Get messy, get creative, and make something amazing this summer!

*If you need help, call either the Parks & Rec Dept at (704) 920-5600, OR ClearWater Ceramics Office at (704) 920-6604 (Voicemails with a number, will get call-backs).

ClearWater Arts Center & Studios Clearwater Arts Center & Studios in Concord, NC facilitates creative collaborations, fine art, and artistic events. ClearWater is in Gibson Village, less than a mile from Downtown Concord.

Monthly Free Art Demo is open to all!
⏰ 2:00 PM, Sunday June 14, 2026 Kayla Bayne will showcase Air Dry Clay.
📍Find the Greenway Gallery Doors (facing Kerr Street), as our Main Entrance will be closed!

Details, from the Guild::

Free Demo: Air Dry Clay
Instructor: Kayla Williams
When: June 14, 2026 Time 2- 4:00 PM
Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios. 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025
Enter Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot
You’ll remember Kayla from her last demonstration. She worked with wood burning on an owl that she built! This time, she will be showing us how to make Face Jugs out of clay.
Demonstration will be of a ceramic Face Jug, using natural air dry clay. Picture your traditional Face Jugs, with a twist! ✨ During this demo we will showcase skills such as hand sculpting facial features, using the score / slip method to attach facial features to a vessel, and sizing each piece for the perfect expression!
**** No need to register
****This event is free and open to the public.
****No supplies needed
****Concord, NC
Please arrive before 2:00 PM so as not to interrupt the instructor See you there!

CLAY CLASSES STARTING UP!
A new slate of 8-week Ceramics Classes will be starting up in early July!! See the flier here and click the link below to our Registration System to get details. If you haven’t been here before, be sure to see the Site Plan on our Our Space page, to know where to go! Ceramics Center building is separate from the Main Building.

👧🧒 Ages: 16+
💲 Cost: $256 (City of Concord Residents, $200)
📍 Location: 223 Crowell Dr NW, Concord, NC 28025

Get messy, get creative, and make something amazing this summer!
Register here (find the 'Arts' tab, then ClearWater Ceramics):
https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog

*If you need help, call either the Parks & Rec Dept at (704) 920-5600, OR ClearWater Ceramics Office at (704) 920-6604 (Voicemails with a number, will get call-backs).

DON’T WAIT! The deadline is here to guarantee a commemorative Streetlight 5k shirt! https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Concord/Streetlight5K