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Clay Is Back: NCAP Revamps Its Pottery Program for 2026

After a brief hiatus, Noel Community Arts Program is excited to welcome clay back into the studio in a renewed and expanded way. As we step into 2026 , our pottery program has been thoughtfully reimagined to better serve both returning ceramic artists and those new to working with clay. This relaunch includes multiple ways to work with clay , offering both consistent studio time and flexible, one-time workshops to meet a wide range of creative rhythms and experience levels. W

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Jan 62 min read

Introducing Muddy Mondays: NCAP Launches a New Weekly Pottery Group

After a year without ongoing pottery classes, the Noel Community Arts Program is excited to re-open the studio doors and announce a brand-new offering for our ceramics community: Muddy Mondays Pottery Group , led by our newest pottery instructor, Brianne Youngblood . Starting January 12, 2026 , this weekly, open-studio style group will meet every Monday evening from 5:30–8:00 PM in the NCAP Pottery Studio at 520 Herndon (inside Noel UMC).And for the first time in over a year

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Nov 30, 20252 min read

Highland Open Studio Tour Sundays (HOSTS): A Neighborhood Tradition of Creativity, Community, and Holiday Cheer

The Highland neighborhood has always been a place where creativity thrives—and HOSTS (Highland Open Studio Tour Sundays) is one of the most joyful ways we celebrate it. A long-running community tradition, HOSTS brings together local artists, makers, musicians, and neighbors for an afternoon of open studios, handmade goods, and shared inspiration. Each event feels like a walking gallery woven through the Highland streets, with each location offering its own charm, personality,

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Nov 30, 20252 min read