Art and Culture
Ceramics - SUMMER Session One
Session: 2026 Summer Programs
Dates: June 8, 2026 - July 16, 2026
No classes 6/29-7/2.
Staff Contact: Mary Couillard: 704-944-6861 or [email protected]
Location: Swimmer Family Ceramics Studio
Beginners Class - This class is for beginners without any prior clay experience. Learn to throw on the potter's wheel or enhance your throwing skills. Introduces basic hand building techniques such as coiling, joined slabs & drape molds, as well as glazing and other surface design possibilities.
All Level Classes - These classes are for beginners without any prior clay experience OR for students with prior knowledge who want to advance their skills. Learn to throw on the potter's wheel or enhance your throwing skills. Introduces basic hand building techniques such as coiling, joined slabs & drape molds, as well as glazing and other surface design possibilities. Classes may vary slightly by instructor.
Intermediate Classes - These classes are for the intermediate level student in hand building and/or wheel throwing. For the wheel throwers, prior knowledge of centering and basic throwing skills is required. These classes are geared to improving and refining your techniques while developing your own personal style. AM or PM classes available. Classes may vary slightly by instructor.
All classes are in our fully equipped Ceramics Studio. Fees include 25 lbs. of clay, use of electric kiln, glazes/underglazes, shelf space, and unlimited independent studio time when studio is not in use.
Available Courses:
Ceramics - All Levels Mon. AM
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 8, 2026 - July 13, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mon
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Maria Frey
Ceramics - All Levels Mon. PM
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 8, 2026 - July 13, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mon
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Mary Couillard
Ceramics - All Levels Thurs. AM
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 11, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thu
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Mary Couillard
Ceramics - All Levels Wed. AM
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 10, 2026 - July 15, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wed
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Jenn Carroll
Ceramics - All Levels Wed. PM
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 10, 2026 - July 15, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wed
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Maria Frey
Ceramics - Beginner Thurs. PM
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 11, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thu
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Kathleen Woolf
Ceramics - Intermediate Tues. AM
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 9, 2026 - July 14, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tue
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Celena Burnett
Ceramics - Intermediate Tues. PM
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 9, 2026 - July 14, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tue
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Celena Burnett
Ceramics - SUMMER Session Two
Session: 2026 Summer Programs
Dates: July 27, 2026 - August 27, 2026
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Staff Contact: Mary Couillard: 704-944-6861 or [email protected]
Location: Swimmer Family Ceramics Studio
Beginners Class - This class is for beginners without any prior clay experience. Learn to throw on the potter's wheel or enhance your throwing skills. Introduces basic hand building techniques such as coiling, joined slabs & drape molds, as well as glazing and other surface design possibilities.
All Level Classes - These classes are for beginners without any prior clay experience OR for students with prior knowledge who want to advance their skills. Learn to throw on the potter's wheel or enhance your throwing skills. Introduces basic hand building techniques such as coiling, joined slabs & drape molds, as well as glazing and other surface design possibilities. Classes may vary slightly by instructor.
Intermediate Classes - These classes are for the intermediate level student in hand building and/or wheel throwing. For the wheel throwers, prior knowledge of centering and basic throwing skills is required. These classes are geared to improving and refining your techniques while developing your own personal style. AM or PM classes available. Classes may vary slightly by instructor.
All classes are in our fully equipped Ceramics Studio. Fees include 25 lbs. of clay, use of electric kiln, glazes/underglazes, shelf space, and unlimited independent studio time when studio is not in use.
Available Courses:
Ceramics - All Levels Mon. AM
Schedule
Course Schedule: July 27, 2026 - August 24, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mon
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Maria Frey
Ceramics - All Levels Mon. PM
Schedule
Course Schedule: July 27, 2026 - August 24, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mon
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Mary Couillard
Ceramics - All Levels Thurs. AM
Schedule
Course Schedule: July 30, 2026 - August 27, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thu
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Mary Couillard
Ceramics - All Levels Wed. AM
Schedule
Course Schedule: July 29, 2026 - August 26, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wed
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Jenn Carroll
Ceramics - All Levels Wed. PM
Schedule
Course Schedule: July 29, 2026 - August 26, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wed
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Maria Frey
Ceramics - Beginner Thurs. PM
Schedule
Course Schedule: July 30, 2026 - August 27, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thu
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Kathleen Woolf
Ceramics - Intermediate Tues. AM
Schedule
Course Schedule: July 28, 2026 - August 25, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tue
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Celena Burnett
Ceramics - Intermediate Tues. PM
Schedule
Course Schedule: July 28, 2026 - August 25, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tue
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Description
Requirements
Ages: 18 to 99
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $200 / Member & Benefactor Fee $175
Transfer Eligible: No
Additional Information: Instructor: Celena Burnett
PRIVATE LESSONS - Voice, Piano, Acting
Session: YR 2025-2026 Programs
Dates: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
Staff Contact: Michelle Rusgo: 704-944-6778 or [email protected]
Private lessons are offered to students ages 6 – Adult. Lessons are 30 or 60 minutes, as individual lessons or a package of four or eight lessons. Individual lessons arranged with instructor.
For more information on our instructor, Mirela Ungureanu-Biser, or pricing, please click here.
There are no specific "courses" listed below because this program is BY APPOINTMENT only.
No Available Courses
Spring Teen Musical - Beetlejuice Jr.
Session: 2026 Spring Programs
Dates: March 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026
No practice dates will be communicated by instructors.
Staff Contact: Randi Seffinger: 704-554-2046 or [email protected]
Location: Gorelick Hall
Theatre at the J is happy to announce auditions for our Spring Teen Production of Beetlejuice, Jr.!
Auditions are open to 5th graders through 12th graders of all ethnicities, identities and abilities.
Audition Sign Up Required.
Sign up for Auditions here
Rehearsal Dates:
Rehearsals will start on March 29th and will primarily be held on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Performance Dates:
Saturday, May 30 at 2pm and 5pm; and Sunday, May 31 at 2pm (with a possible additional show at 5pm).
Prices for registration (if cast):
C/$250 M/220 B/$195
Available Courses:
Teen Musical- Beetlejuice Jr.
Schedule
Course Schedule: March 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thu, Sun
Time: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Requirements
Grades: 5 to 12
Course Information
Pricing Info: Course Fee $250 / Member Fee $220 / Benefactor Fee $195
Transfer Eligible: Yes