# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beginning Handbuilding: Garden Treasures - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Glam up your garden with handbuilt pottery pieces.About this EventLearn fundamental handbuilding techniques while making decorative and functional pieces for your garden. This project-based class will explore slab-built pottery with easy-to-use templates. A great class for beginners and more seasoned potters looking to expand their handbuilding skills.Week 1 (June 17): wind chimeWeek 2 (June 24): garden gnomeWeek 3 (July 1): garden flowerWeek 4 (July 8): bird feederWeek 5 (July 22): luminaryWeek 6 (July 29): glaze*no class on July 15Join MakerSpace instructor, Kelly Long, as she guides you through the step-by-step process of making these forms and shows you how to customize them with texture and embellishments. No pottery experience necessary.Students will receive one 25 lb bag of clay and all tools will be provided. Students can bring any pottery tools they may have but none are required.Refund Policy:Transfers to another class follow the same refund rules as your original date.14+ days before the first class: Full refund.7–13 days before the first class: Refund minus a 50% administrative fee.Fewer than 7 days before the first class: No refunds.Seat transfer: If you find a replacement who pays for and takes your seat before the first class begins, you are eligible for a full refund.To cancel or request a transfer, please email steve@makerspacecharlotte.org. For general questions, you’re welcome to visit MakerSpaceCharlotte on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. For urgent, time-sensitive issues with your reservation, contact Steve at (704) 353-3300.Class may be canceled due to low enrollment in which case a full refund will be issued.Cancellation Policy:MakerSpace reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. If a class is canceled by MakerSpace, fees are 100% refundable. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a9c9e240-6818-11f1-9578-a1beb0c0b8c8-rimg-w511-h740-dc454d2a-gmir.jpg About the InstructorKelly LongKelly has been making pottery for the past 15 years. Her work is handbuilt and glazed using terra sigillata with a patina finish to enhance the textures she stamps into her clay. Kelly has taught handbuilding classes at Clayworks and throughout the Charlotte community. As much as she enjoys making pottery, she loves teaching it even more. It makes her feel like a proud mom whenever her students create something they are excited about. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/beginning-handbuilding-garden-treasures/100001989125631309 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: MakerSpace Charlotte - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 230.87, max: 230.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: MakerSpace Charlotte - **lat**: 35.2251441 - **long**: -80.82025949999999 - **full address**: MakerSpace Charlotte, 1003 Louise Ave, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beginning Handbuilding: Garden Treasures - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/49374bcd23e35dda65f5f9eb011e49067c13cc9c3f9ce16d13238f861415a49e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfcb800-gmir.jpg?v=1778604547 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beginning Handbuilding: Garden Treasures being held? - **A:** Beginning Handbuilding: Garden Treasures takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at MakerSpace Charlotte, 1003 Louise Ave, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beginning Handbuilding: Garden Treasures? - **A:** Beginning Handbuilding: Garden Treasures is organized by MakerSpace Charlotte. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beginning Handbuilding: Garden Treasures is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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