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Hidden Gems of CLT: Clayworks
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February 11, 2021
On this week’s Hidden Gems of Charlotte, Alex visits Clayworks.
Clayworks is a place where everyone is welcome to express themselves.
“We are so in demand right now and a lot of it has to do with our attitude towards clay and our open arms,” says studio manager Brett Beasley.
No matter what stage you’re at the community nonprofit arts organization focuses on helping the Charlotte community know about clay. it started 20 years ago and it’s been at the location on Monroe Road for eight years. Their focus is outreach. Helping economically disadvantaged children, seniors, at-risk LGBTQ youth, and developmentally disabled people experience the magic of clay.
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