School House Gallery at STARworks

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

06/04/2026

Save the Date! 🎃 Starworks Glass Pumpkin Patch opens to the public on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Shop thousands of hand blown pumpkins and other fall treasures created by the artists at Starworks Glass. With a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, there is something for everyone.

Sales continue through October while supplies last.

Want to shop before the public? Donors who give $250 or more annually are invited to our exclusive Donor Preview event on September 12, 5pm-7pm.

More details and workshop opportunities will be announced soon.

Interested in sponsorship of this year's patch? Email [email protected]

06/03/2026

If you joined us for , you may remember sparks flying during Elsa Hoffman’s plasma torch demo. Well, now it's time to see the finished work.

“view from the boiler room”
4’ x 8’ x 1/16” plasma cut steel

Stop by soon to see the finished piece up close - on view as part of "restless nature," through June 6, 2026.

06/02/2026

Introducing the School House Gallery Monthly Giveaway! 🎉

Every month, one lucky visitor will take home a beautiful handmade piece from Starworks.

For June, we’re giving away one of our handcrafted glass strawberries, a charming piece made right here at Starworks. 🍓

To enter, simply stop by the School House Gallery at Starworks and fill out an entry form.

We’ll feature a different handmade item every month, so be sure to visit often and enter for your chance to win.

One winner will be selected each month and contacted by phone. Winners must pick up their prize within one month of notification.

Visit the gallery, explore handmade work from Starworks artists, and enter to win!

05/25/2026

Whether you’re traveling today or just looking for a fun family outing, Starworks is OPEN this Memorial Day!

Stop in to stretch your legs, explore incredible handmade artwork, and refuel with coffee, snacks, beer, or wine from our Cafe & Taproom ☕️

100 Russell Drive, Star, NC
StarworksNC.org 🌟

05/19/2026

Join our NEW 3-Day Beginner's Glass Intensive at Starworks! This immersive workshop is designed for absolute beginners and anyone curious about working with molten glass.

Over three full days in the hot shop, students will learn the fundamentals of glassblowing including gathering glass from the furnace, shaping with hand tools, teamwork at the bench, and hot shop safety - all while creating their own blown glass pieces like paperweights, flowers, cups, and small vessels.

✔ No experience necessary
✔ All tools, materials, and safety equipment provided
✔ Optional onsite housing available
✔ Only 9 spots available!

Spend three days learning, making, and experiencing life in a working glass studio alongside other creatives on the Starworks campus.

Workshop Dates: August 20–22
Housing available August 19–23

Register here: https://www.starworksnc.org/event-tickets/3-day-glass-intensive

Questions? [email protected] | 910-428-9001

Photo by Ray Im

02/03/2026

Thank you The Pilot Newspaper for sharing our soon-to-be exhibition Off-Leash: Solo Exhibition by Ryan Osborne 🐾

We hope to see you all this Saturday, February 7, 5pm-8pm for the opening reception! Meet the artist, and enjoy a first-look at the exhibition. We'll also be joined by local food truck Lascebollitasnc as well as musician Bigdumbhick.

School House Gallery at Starworks
100 Russell Drive, Star, NC

“Off-Leash!”, a solo exhibition by ceramic artist Ryan Osborne, is an ongoing exploration of the emotional bond between humans and dogs. Building on his Eternal Dog series, originally inspired by