NC State University Crafts Center

NC State University Crafts Center An art school specializing in woodworking, pottery, photography, fiber arts, lapidary, glass, jewelr

210 Jensen Drive
Lower Level - Frank Thompson Hall
919.515.2457
See website for hours - https://crafts.arts.ncsu.edu/about/

✨Fabrication I: Beginner Mold-Making & Concrete Casting✨Session A is beginning NEXT month!!!Fabrication I introduces you...
05/27/2026

✨Fabrication I: Beginner Mold-Making & Concrete Casting✨

Session A is beginning NEXT month!!!Fabrication I introduces you to the hands-on world of mold-making and concrete and advanced concrete casting. You will explore the essential steps of the process, constructing simple molds, mixing and pouring concrete, and finishing your cast pieces.

Instructor: Hassan Pishahang

Section A | 4 Thursdays| June 4 – June 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Skill Level: Open to all

Prerequisites: None

Class fees by level:     
NC State Students – $  85 
Public – $ 120

Caps off to our Crafts Center grads 🎓✨⬇️⬇️⬇️👀👀• Iris Glaze – M.S. Computer Science• Siddhi Khaire – M.S. Computer Scienc...
05/04/2026

Caps off to our Crafts Center grads 🎓✨

⬇️⬇️⬇️👀👀
• Iris Glaze – M.S. Computer Science
• Siddhi Khaire – M.S. Computer Science
• Trevor Llebe – B.S. Mechanical Engineering
• Rosa Hsiao – M.S. Industrial Engineering
• Maddie Midha - B.A. Psychology
• Matt Rapp – M.S. Mechanical Engineering
• Kathryn Ann Scott – B.S. Zoology
• Reilly Sellers – B.S. Materials Science and Engineering
• Taylor Tetrault - B.A. Design studies
• Katie Vande Weghe – B.S. Environmental Sciences

What the Crafts Center meant to them: 💬

“The Crafts Center gave me the best possible job on campus, taught me a lifelong passion, and made me realize that Arts people are my people. I’ll miss this place like I’ll miss home.” — Matt Rapp

“The craft center has been a place of community for me on a campus that is easy to feel small in! I can’t want to continue creating art with everyone there after graduation!” — Taylor Tetrault

The Crafts Center will miss you dearly. It has been a pleasure working with you all. Come back and make something anytime ❤️🎨🖌️ CONGRATS!!!🎊🎉🎈

🔥CONTINUING TORCH FIRED ENAMEL🔥Delve deeper into working with vitreous enamel and a torch. Experiment with stencils (bot...
05/04/2026

🔥CONTINUING TORCH FIRED ENAMEL🔥

Delve deeper into working with vitreous enamel and a torch. Experiment with stencils (both positive and negative), work with decals, explore using enamel as texture, be introduced to luster powders, and more.

Instructor: Ndidi Kowalczyk

Dates: 6 Wednesdays | May 27 – July 8 [skip June 24] |6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced!!!

Prerequisites: You must have enameling experience or have taken the Intro to Torch Fired Enamel class at the Crafts Center.

Class fees by level:    
NC State Students – $105     
Public – $180

🌞🪴SUMMER PLANTERS WORKSHOP🪴🌞Get your hands in the clay and create beautiful, functional planters just in time for the su...
05/01/2026

🌞🪴SUMMER PLANTERS WORKSHOP🪴🌞

Get your hands in the clay and create beautiful, functional planters just in time for the summer growing season!

In this wheel-throwing workshop, students will learn how to throw planters and matching drip trays as well as integrated drip trays, refine and alter forms for unique shapes, and explore a variety of surface decoration techniques to make each piece truly your own. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO!!

Instructor: Lora House

Dates:
DAY 1: Saturday, May 30 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
DAY 2: Sunday, May 31 | 12 – 3 p.m.
DAY 3: Saturday, June 6 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: None

Class fees by level:  
NC State Students – $90  
Public – $140

We had some Crafts Center folks participate in the recent NC State Sustainability Showcase! 🐺✨🎨♻️ We love seeing what ha...
05/01/2026

We had some Crafts Center folks participate in the recent NC State Sustainability Showcase! 🐺✨

🎨♻️ We love seeing what happens when we actually “Make it here” with the future in mind!!! 🌎

🌎🐸In honor of Earth Day, we present to you: Theodore Archibald Douglas Phillip Othello Leonardo Edison. Notice any...
04/22/2026

🌎🐸In honor of Earth Day, we present to you: Theodore Archibald Douglas Phillip Othello Leonardo Edison. Notice anything about the name? 🌎🐸

This lad was created by Darcy in our Creatures in Clay workshop! A small reminder of who we share this planet with. 🐸💚

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Raleigh, NC
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