Clay Is Back: NCAP Revamps Its Pottery Program for 2026
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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.
Weekly Ceramics Groups at NCAP
Thursday Morning Ceramics Group
Our Thursday Morning Ceramics Group continues in the new year, providing a relaxed, community-focused studio experience.
Thursdays | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
$40/month
Open studio format
Suitable for a range of experience levels
This group is ideal for those seeking a slower-paced, weekday studio environment and ongoing creative practice.
👉 To register: Please call or email NCAP directly.
Muddy Mondays: A Weekly Pottery Open Studio
New for 2026, we’re excited to introduce Muddy Mondays, a weekly open studio pottery group led by Brianne Youngblood.
Muddy Mondays is designed for those looking for consistent studio access, guided support, and the opportunity to build skills over time. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive, communal studio environment, with access to both handbuilding and wheel work.
Mondays | 5:30–8:00 PM
$150/month
First month includes a 25-lb bag of clay
👉 Register for Muddy Mondays:https://square.link/u/QfUan9KK
Introducing Clay & Create: A New Ceramics Workshop Series
Alongside our weekly groups, we’re thrilled to launch Clay & Create, a rotating ceramics workshop series led by artist Ashanti Malone.
Clay & Create features one-time, stand-alone workshops, making it easy to take a single class or return for many as new offerings are released throughout the year. All materials are included, and finished pieces are glazed and fired by our studio team.
Upcoming Clay & Create Workshops
Clay & Create: Charcuterie Platter Workshop
A handbuilding workshop focused on creating a ceramic charcuterie platter—perfect for serving cheeses, snacks, and sweets. $60/person
👉 Register here:https://square.link/u/lGfqDTqo
Clay & Create: Spin the Wheel — Bowls & Mugs
An introductory wheel throwing workshop where participants will create a bowl and/or mug while learning the basics of working on the pottery wheel. $60/person
👉 Register here:https://square.link/u/cavkhgjK
Finished pieces from Clay & Create workshops will be glazed and fired after class and
are typically ready for pickup within a couple of weeks.
Take one class or return for many—each Clay & Create workshop is a stand-alone experience.
A Fresh Start for Clay at NCAP
The return of our pottery program reflects NCAP’s ongoing commitment to accessible, high-quality arts education that meets people where they are—whether they’re seeking a weekly creative routine or a single evening of hands-on making.
With Thursday Morning Ceramics, Muddy Mondays, and the Clay & Create workshop series, we’re excited to offer multiple entry points into working with clay and building creative community in 2026.
We look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new hands into the studio.
