Terms and Agreements

No! All activities, except for memberships must be scheduled. Please visit our Play page to learn about events or our Learn to sign up for a class. For private events or to inquire about times no listed please email village@vsgnc.com.

• Group events are considered 6+ people.

• We can accomodate up to 15 guests.

• You can bring food and beverages.

• Events can range from 2 - 4 hours.

• Group Events

• For orders not purchased though the site a minimum of 50% deposit must be paid within 72 hours of booking or the event will be cancelled. The full amount is due if booking within 7 days of the event.

• The final invoice must be paid 72 hours in advance.

• Group events are held only on Saturdays at 11 am or 1pm.

• 50% refund if only available if parties cancel before 48 hours of event.

We are closed on the following holidays.

• New Years/ Eve

• Christmas/ Eve

• Thanksgiving/ Eve

• Black Friday

• Fourth of July

• Memorial Day

• Labor Day

• Juneteenth

• Dr King Day

• December 6th

Refer to Terms and Agreement — Village Studio and Gallery

Yes, tools are provided for classes and events.

Yes. We offer a variety of classes for all levels. Please browse our list of Classes for dates and prices. Our beginner and hand building classes are typically 6 weeks long. Intermediate and Advance classes are 8 weeks long. During the summer months many of our classes are 4 weeks in length. Students get access to practice time during open studio hours. Shelf space is bases on a first come basis for members, intermediate, and advance students. All students get access to our studio glazes and equipment.

Join one of our classes. Our team is dedicated to helping you on your clay journey.

Short answer: a lifetime. Production, veterans, and MFA artists are constantly learning new techniques and information whether new or old. HOWEVER, we can teach you the basics with just one of our events. The basics are the same whether you are taking an event, beginner, intermediate or advance class. It will take practice and a couple additional classes to learn new techniques before you create what you deem a masterpiece. But we have seen students come in with no experience to making advance work within 3 to 4 months, just depends on the student.

No. Not at the moment. However, you can leave a posting for one of the artists in our studio. Just email Outreach@vsgnc.com

Depends. 99% of our studio glazes are food safe. Glazes with crackling is not. If you are purchasing glaze from our store please make sure to ask before purchasing.

Not right off hand. An in home pottery studio can be expensive. I recommend be part of a studio for a least a year before making the investment. Committing to an activity for a year shows how serious you are for starters. Secondly, trying to get your home suited for a studio could take months leaving you feeling burned out. Imagine sitting down to throw and realizing your space isn't functional or you need something else just to be comfortable. For example, most people think the garage is perfect until its too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer. If they get that settled then its the lighting, the water, the outlets and so on and so on. Garages weren't design for humans to hang out in. Really commit to pottery first! That commitment will ensure you don't spend thousands on a hobby that you won't do in 12 months.

Members and drop ins are free to use the studio during normal class times. Members are not allowed to attend Intermediate/ Advance Classes (Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm until 9 pm).

Wheel is the use of a spinning device to assist with making art. Handbuilding is the use of hand tools only.

Wheel can be limiting and produce smaller results for beginner. It can also limiting in how the piece can be decorated, since drying is needed.

Handbuuilding can produced bigger results and more flexibility with design. Everything can be done by hand!

We can accept Groupon’s after expirations. We are running about 30 days out for appointments.

To schedule your appointment please email Contact@vsgnc.com with the following information.

Voucher Type (Try It or Private)

You will need to purchase a base membership to fire.

Village Studio Memberships — Village Studio and Gallery

If it has been 4 weeks, your piece is likely ready. We are a small team and try to communicate in a timely manner and at times our email may go to spam.

Please stop by anytime to collect your piece. It is in the pick-up box located in front of the studio. We are located at 4111-C Rose Lale Dr Charlotte NC 28217.

Many pieces may look alike. Please check for your initials.

We do discard pieces 90 days past the 30-day window.