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SUMMARY:Craft Invitational
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, June 13 for one of our favorite weekends of the year\, featuring 20 incredible artists working in ceramic\, glass\, wood\, metal\, and fiber. This curated invitational is your chance to meet talented makers\, shop one-of-a-kind handmade work\, and experience craft up close. \nNEW this year: live artist demonstrations throughout the day!\n• 10am Live Glassblowing\n• 12pm Ceramics Demonstration\n• 2pm Flameworking Demonstration \nMain Event: Saturday\, June 13 | 9am–4pm\nPreview Reception: Friday\, June 12 | 6–8pm \nMore info and tickets at StarworksNC.org/craft
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/craft-invitational/
LOCATION:Starworks – 100 Russell Drive\, Star\, NC\, 100 Russell Dr\, Star\, NC\, 27356\, United States
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SUMMARY:Firefest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Firefest is two-day celebration of glass\, ceramics\, and metal arts\, April 3 & 4 at Starworks! The lively event brings together esteemed artists and visitors from across the state for live demonstrations\, hands-on activities\, exhibitions\, artist talks\, and dramatic fiery finales. The event will also feature food trucks\, live music\, and more. \nAdmission is $10/day with kids 12 and under admitted for free. Hands on workshops require additional registration and payment. Tickets and workshop registration available at StarworksNC.org \nHosted by Starworks\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization\, Firefest supports the organization’s year-round mission to promote community and economic development by providing outstanding artistic educational programs.
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/firefest-2026/
LOCATION:Starworks – 100 Russell Drive\, Star\, NC\, 100 Russell Dr\, Star\, NC\, 27356\, United States
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SUMMARY:I’ll Make You A Punty You Can’t Refuse! (A 5-day crash course in american-style venetian glassblowing)
DESCRIPTION:Join guest instructor and glass artist Jason McDonald at Starworks in Star\, NC for a skill-focused dive into the delicate art of Venetian-style goblet making. Whether you’re new to glassblowing or already have studio experience\, this class is designed to meet you where you are. Students with some basic experience will get the most from this intensive course—but if you’re a first-timer\, don’t worry: additional assistance will be available to help you jump in safely and confidently. Sept 8-12. NEW onsite housing available!
URL:https://nchumanities.org/event/ill-make-you-a-punty-you-cant-refuse-a-5-day-crash-course-in-american-style-venetian-glassblowing/
LOCATION:Starworks – 100 Russell Drive\, Star\, NC\, 100 Russell Dr\, Star\, NC\, 27356\, United States
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