Park Circle Ceramics
Park Circle Ceramics (PCC) offers a paint-your-own pottery experience for all ages and abilities. The studio is located at 1103 Marquis Road in North Charleston, situated in the bustling Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston just around the corner from Park Circle Gallery, as well as a number of restaurants, bars/breweries, shops, parks, and other amenities. PCC offers open studio time, classes for seniors, adults and children, birthday parties, small group events, seasonal drop-in events, and more!
Hours are Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10:00am-7:00pm, Fridays from 10:00am-2:00pm, and Saturdays from Noon-4:00pm. PCC is closed Sunday-Tuesday. Click “Learn More” below for more information on the studio, upcoming classes, event bookings, and more.
Creative Arts Workshops
The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department invites adults to participate in Creative Arts Workshops held on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Art Studio at the Park Circle Community Building, located at 4800 Park Circle. Each interactive workshop is led by a different local artist and provides participants with a unique opportunity to learn new techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. Workshops range from basics of watercolor painting, to sweetgrass basket weaving, to polymer clay jewelry. Varying skill levels are welcome and the workshop fee includes materials. Click “Learn More” below for schedule, workshop descriptions, registration dates, and more.
Upcoming Workshops & Camps
The Cultural Arts Department hosts workshops, classes, and camps in a wide variety of art disciplines on a regular basis. Registration is managed through Eventbrite. A minimum number of participants must be met in order for these programs to take place.
AUGUST
Workshop – Paint Just Like Bob Ross in One Day with Barbie Sawyer
Learn to paint a complete 16×20 oil painting with step-by-step guidance from Certified Ross Instructor®, Barbie Sawyer. Adult participants will learn the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique® as seen on more than 300 PBS stations throughout the US. All materials provided no experience necessary.
Fee: $75. Registration closes at 5:00pm on August 1. Call 843-740-5854 or visit https://nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com/ to register online.
Art Studio at Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston
Saturday, August 3, 2024, 10am-2:00pm
Dance Class – K-Pop MV Dance Class with Stacey Styce
Learn the latest K-Pop dances with Charleston-based choreographer and hip hip/K-Pop dancer Stacey Styce. With her 8 years of dance experience, Stacey is thrilled to introduce more K-Pop and Korean culture to the Charleston community. Open level and intermediate/advanced classes offered.
Fee: $10 drop-in or pre-register at https://nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com/
Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle
Saturday, August 3, 2024, 3:30-5:00 pm – open level
Saturday, August 17, 2024, 3:30-5:00 pm – advanced
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 3:30-5:00 pm – open level
Half-Day Summer Camp – Dance Explorers with Angie Baker of ABC Dance
Children aged 5 to 10 years old will be introduced to basic ballet and jazz technique using creative movement exercises, games, and an arts and crafts activity. Campers should bring their own snack.
Fee: $175. Registration closes at 5:00pm on July 15. Visit https://nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com/ to register online.
Rehearsal Studio at Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle
August 5-9, 2024, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Dance Class – Intro to Hawaiian Hula with Fine Rosen
Learn the basics of Hawaiian Hula dance with Fine Rosen of the Charleston Pasifiki Dancers. Open to all levels of dancers age 8+.
Fee: $10. Registration closes 2 days before each class.
Visit https://nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com/ to register.
Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle
Saturdays, August 10, 2024, 2:00-3:30pm
Saturdays, August 17, 2024, 2:00-3:30pm
Oil Painting with Elizabeth Northcut Williams – Session 1
Each four-week session is designed for students with any level of painting experience. Elizabeth Northcut Williams provides a nurturing environment for sharing material techniques and design principles. Students will practice painting from life as well as using their own photos for source material. Students must provide their own supplies from the material list provided by the instructor.
Fee: $250 (4 sessions). Registration closes August 15. Visit https://nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com/ to register.
Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle
Mondays, Aug 19, 26, and Sep 9 & 16, 2024, 5:30-8:00pm
West African (Nubian) Drum Class with Rajeeyah B. Mujahid School of the Arts
Participants in this monthly class will learn African drum techniques and rhythms from veteran instructor and performer Rajeeyah B. Mujahid. Students will be introduced to a variety of African instruments including the djembe, dunun, sticks, shaker, and cowbell. This class is open to all ages, children age four and older through adults. Families are encouraged to sign up together. Students are invited to bring their own djembe drum, or plan to use the drums provided. No drum experience necessary.
Fee: $25 for individuals, Families with two or more students: $20 per registered family member.
Registration at 5:00pm on August 22. Visit https://nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com/ to register.
Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm
SEPTEMBER
Ecstatic Dance for People of Color – Divine Tempo
Divine Tempo is an ecstatic dance group formed in collaboration with Ecstatic Dance Charleston specifically catered to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we move, groove, and connect with our bodies and community in a space that celebrates our cultures and experiences. Whether you’re new to Ecstatic Dance or a seasoned mover, Divine Tempo welcomes everyone in the BIPOC community to express yourself freely and feel the rhythm of your soul.
Fee: $20 suggested donation; visit https://divinetempochs.eventbrite.com to register.
Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle
Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Dance Class – K-Pop MV Dance Class with Stacey Styce
Learn the latest K-Pop dances with Charleston-based choreographer and hip hip/K-Pop dancer Stacey Styce. With her 8 years of dance experience, Stacey is thrilled to introduce more K-Pop and Korean culture to the Charleston community. Open level and intermediate/advanced classes offered.
Fee: $10 drop-in or pre-register at https://nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com/
Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle
Saturday, September 7, 2024, 3:30-5:00 pm – open level
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 3:30-5:00 pm – advanced
Workshop – Paint Just Like Bob Ross in One Day with Barbie Sawyer
Learn to paint a complete 16×20 oil painting with step-by-step guidance from Certified Ross Instructor®, Barbie Sawyer. Adult participants will learn the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique® as seen on more than 300 PBS stations throughout the US. All materials provided no experience necessary.
Fee: $75. Registration closes at 5:00pm on September 12. Call 843-740-5854 or visit https://nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com/ to register online.
Art Studio at Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 10am-2pm
Workshop – Custom Mixed Media Wall Hanging with North Charleston Artist-in-Residence Shayn Green
Under the instruction of North Charleston Artist-in-Residence Shayn Green, participants age 10+ will be able to design, paint, decorate, and hand stitch their own wall hanging. Students can model their design after Shayn’s “Big Nose Baddie” series or paint their favorite character or other design of their choice. Wall hangings will be embellished with recycled fabrics and other trinkets. All materials provided, no experience necessary.
Free, but registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00pm on Thursday, September 12. Visit https://nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com/ to register.
Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 1:00-4:00pm
Oil Painting with Elizabeth Northcut Williams – Session 2
Each four-week session is designed for students with any level of painting experience. Elizabeth Northcut Williams provides a nurturing environment for sharing material techniques and design principles. Students will practice painting from life as well as using their own photos for source material. Students must provide their own supplies from the material list provided by the instructor.
Fee: $250 (4 sessions). Registration closes September 19. Visit https://nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com/ to register.
Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle
Mondays, Sep 23 and 30, Oct 7 and 14, 2024, 5:30-8:00pm
West African (Nubian) Drum Class with Rajeeyah B. Mujahid School of the Arts
Participants in this monthly class will learn African drum techniques and rhythms from veteran instructor and performer Rajeeyah B. Mujahid. Students will be introduced to a variety of African instruments including the djembe, dunun, sticks, shaker, and cowbell. This class is open to all ages, children age four and older through adults. Families are encouraged to sign up together. Students are invited to bring their own djembe drum, or plan to use the drums provided. No drum experience necessary.
Fee: $25 for individuals, Families with two or more students: $20 per registered family member.
Registration at 5:00pm on September 26. Visit https://nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com/ to register.
Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm
Teaching Opportunities
Teaching artists or arts agencies may submit proposals to present classes and workshops in all arts disciplines. Proposal forms are available for download from the Applications & Registration Forms page.
Submit proposal by May 10 for Jul/Aug/Sept Class
Submit proposal by Aug 10 for Oct/Nov/Dec Class
Submit proposal by Nov 10 for Jan/Feb/Mar Class
Submit proposal by Feb 10 for Apr/May/Jun Class