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THE MAKERS’ DOZEN | Live Auction October 17, 2026

We’re thrilled to feature Mark Hewitt’s Monumental Vase at the year’s Makers’ Dozen Live Auction at Starworks. Measuring 36 × 24 × 24 with a surface that demands your full attention, this piece is a striking example of Hewitt’s approach to transforming traditional vessel forms through scale, material, and woodfiring.

Monumental Vase is one of 13 exceptional works featured in The Makers’ Dozen, Starworks’ annual benefit and live auction supporting artists, expanding educational opportunities, and celebrating the work we do all year long.

Saturday, October 17 | 11 AM–3 PM

Preview the collection, register to bid, or learn about absentee bidding at starworksnc.org/benefit

#TheMakersDozen #StarworksNC #MarkHewitt #Ceramics #NorthCarolinaPottery taken in Star, North Carolina by @starworksnc

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Meet Mac Metz, Director of Starworks Metals Studio 🌟
Mac’s story with Starworks began in 2007, when Hurricane Katrina displaced Wet Dog Glass from New Orleans. Looking for a new home, the Wet Dog team connected with Starworks, which was looking to establish a glass studio. The stars aligned, and Wet Dog Glass moved to Star, North Carolina, with Mac as lead fabricator. Mac also helped build the studio that would become the foundation of Starworks Glass. When Wet Dog eventually moved to Greensboro, Mac stayed at Starworks, continuing to build and develop the Metals program.

For Mac, one of the most rewarding parts of being at Starworks has been watching the campus transform. What began as an abandoned hosiery factory has grown into a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the arts, shaped by the many artists who have worked here and left their mark along the way. To Mac, Starworks itself is a work of art in progress.

When he’s not in the studio working on sculpture or experimenting with materials, Mac enjoys travel, nature, time with his dog, film, music, poetry, philosophy, and stillness. He’s also a devoted supporter of FC Bayern München. (Mia San Mia!)

Quick Favorites

• Favorite Starworks event: Firefest 🔥
“It takes a huge amount of work to put together, but it is always worth the effort. Seeing this place at full throttle is awe inspiring and a sight to see. The fires on that Saturday night illuminate Starworks’ potential as well as the potential the arts give to the world.”

• Go-to Café order: Drip coffee during work; a Sexy Canoe after the work is done

• Favorite place on campus: The Atrium
“If I had to choose a favorite spot in Starworks I would have to say the Atrium. All the sculpture, the natural light and the industrial aura make it a very dynamic space. For me it holds a lot of history.”

#starworks #starworksnc #macmetz #starworksmetal taken in Star, North Carolina by @starworksnc

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We’re all in for a big treat because our October 8 Hot Glass Cold Beer features mistress of the macabre, @sarahaband 👻
Join Sarah in the glass studio for a live narrated demonstration as she creates an over-the-top version of her signature spooky pumpkin. 👻🎃

@schoolhousegalleryatstarworks and the Starworks Glass Pumpkin Patch will be open late for this special evening. 🌟

Come hang out, grab a cold beer or glass of wine, enjoy food from @bayouinthepines, and catch live music from Jomira Aurora at @starworkscafe after the demo.

Hot Glass Cold Beer — Thursday, October 8

Live glassblowing with Sarah Band: 5:30–7PM
Bayou in the Pines Food Truck: 5–8PM
Jomira Aurora: 7–9 PM at @starworkscafe

Pay what you can: Suggested donation $5
📍 100 Russell Drive, Star, NC

#StarworksNC #HotGlassColdBeer #GlassPumpkinPatch #SarahBand #Glassblowing taken in Star, North Carolina by @starworksnc

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THE MAKERS’ DOZEN | Live Auction: October 17, 2026

From school psychologist to internationally celebrated basketmaker, Billie Ruth Sudduth built an extraordinary artistic practice around the tradition of basketry.

Sudduth began making baskets as a diversion from her work as a school psychologist before deciding in 1989 to dedicate herself entirely to weaving. Her baskets draw inspiration from folk forms and from the numerical sequences of Fibonacci, the 13th-century Italian mathematician whose work helped describe the Golden Ratio found throughout nature.

This “Fibonacci in Reverse” basket, hand-woven by Sudduth in 2010, is a remarkable example of her signature approach. Measuring 11.25” x 14” x 14”, its intricate structure and red madder-dyed reed showcase the precision, rhythm, and natural forms that became hallmarks of her work.

A North Carolina artist and one of the most celebrated basketmakers of her generation, Sudduth’s work is held in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery and other major institutions. In 1997,she became the first woman to receive the North Carolina Living Treasure Award.

We’re honored to include this exceptional work in The Makers’ Dozen, our 2026 Benefit & Live Auction featuring 13 remarkable works.

The Makers’ Dozen
Starworks 2026 Benefit & Live Auction
Saturday, October 17 | 11AM–3PM

Your participation helps sustain artists, expand educational opportunities, and inspire creativity through art, entrepreneurship, and community.

Absentee bidding is available. Preview the auction pieces as they’re announced and learn more at starworksnc.org/benefit.

#MakersDozen #StarworksNC #BillieRuthSudduth #Basketry #AmericanCraft by @starworksnc

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Hundreds of glass gourds are finding their home at this year’s Starworks Glass Pumpkin Patch🌟🎃

Whether you’re looking for a special piece for your home, a festive fall gift, or simply want to experience the magic of the patch, there’s still plenty to explore and shop!

Starworks Galleries are open Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm, and you can also shop our online patch while supplies last.

Every pumpkin purchased directly supports educational programming in our studios and throughout our community. ❤️

🍺🔥 Coming up October 8: Join us for Hot Glass, Cold Beer, our monthly live glassblowing demonstration! Watch artist @sarahaband create her signature horror-inspired glass pumpkins while enjoying a cold one from @starworkscafe - The gallery will be open late for this special evening.

#glasspumpkin #starworks #starnc #starworksnc #discoveruwharrie by @starworksnc

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THE MAKERS’ DOZEN | Live Auction October 17, 2026

Shallow Water by Peter Tietbohl

Rooted in the unpredictable beauty of the natural world, Peter Tietbohl’s work explores the complexity of nature through patterns that can never be exactly replicated.

Measuring 10.25” x 12” x 12”, this 2026 glass sculpture is part of Tietbohl’s ongoing bleaching coral series, exploring the fragile balance between life and death within coral reefs.

“The stark white interiors encroach on the vibrant colors of the corals, capturing the potential moment where bleaching either permanently kills the coral or the effects reverse if the temperature drops. The flash point.

The murky brown and vibrant blue color combination references the balance between the life and death of the corals, a healthy ocean, an ocean losing its most important organisms.”

Peter’s connection to Starworks began as an intern in our Glass Studio, and we’re incredibly proud to feature his work in The Makers’ Dozen. This annual benefit auction features 13 remarkable works by exceptional artists. Proceeds help sustain artists, expand educational opportunities, and support programs like our artist internship program.

THE MAKERS’ DOZEN
Starworks 2026 Benefit & Live Auction
Saturday, October 17 | 11AM–3PM

Tickets and absentee bidding information are available now.

Preview the auction and learn more at starworksnc.org/benefit.

#MakersDozen #StarworksNC #PeterTietbohl #GlassArt by @starworksnc

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Reminder: Applications for @starworksglass 2027 Residencies and Internships are due September 30 🌟

Join our outstanding community of makers - Details at Starworksnc.org/glass

@dczeey
@theo.brooks
@davidschnuckel
@sarahvaughnglass

#GlassArt #GlassBlowing #GlassArtist #ArtistResidency #StarworksNC by @starworksnc

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THE MAKERS’ DOZEN | Live Auction October 17, 2026

In next month’s ”Makers’ Dozen” live auction we are proudly featuring Legend of Lady Godiva by ceramic artist Ariana Stein.

This 19” x 10.5” x 10.5” woodfired ceramic vessel draws from the 13th-century English folk tale of Lady Godiva, who, according to legend, rode naked through the streets of Coventry to persuade her husband to lift a heavy tax imposed on the townspeople.

But Stein’s interpretation asks you to look closer. While the townspeople in the story avert their eyes, Lady Godiva looks directly at the viewer, her expression unflinching as a single tear falls from her cheek. Elaborate figurative decoration wraps the rounded vessel, while two sculptural handles and a traditional wood-salt-fired surface further accentuate the folk elements of this piece.

Ariana’s work has a special connection to Starworks. They joined us as a year-long ceramic intern in 2023, and have since gone on to residencies and exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally, currently in residency at Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana.

We’re thrilled to welcome Ariana’s work back to Starworks as part of The Makers’ Dozen, our annual benefit auction featuring 13 remarkable works by exceptional artists.

The Makers’ Dozen
Starworks 2026 Benefit & Live Auction
Saturday, October 17 | 11AM–3PM

Tickets are available now. Your participation helps sustain artists, expand educational opportunities, and inspire creativity through art, entrepreneurship, and community.

Absentee bidding is available. Preview the auction and learn more at starworksnc.org/benefit

#MakersDozen #StarworksNC #ArianaStein #CeramicArtist #CeramicArt by @starworksnc

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Announcing Starworks Fall 2026 Resident Artists 🌟 Over the next three months, these makers will be living and creating at Starworks, using our studios to research, experiment, and create new work. Plan your trip soon to meet these outstanding artists and see their work in person.

Artist residencies at Starworks are made possible through state and public support. Contributions are significant in allowing artists from around the world to come to Starworks to create, all while keeping our galleries and exhibitions accessible and open to the public.

🔗 Support Starworks with a tax deductible contribution today (link in bio)

Starworks’ Artist Residencies are supported in part by the North Carolina Arts Council @ncartscouncil, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

#ArtistResidency #StarNC #ArtsNC #NCArts #Starworks taken in Star, North Carolina by @starworksnc

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Our 6-week Beginner Glass Blowing workshop starts this Wednesday, September 23, and there are still a few spots available. 🌟

Over six weeks, students will learn the fundamentals of glassblowing, from gathering and safely working in the hot shop to creating their own paperweights, flowers, cups, and vases. Each class combines demonstrations and instruction with plenty of hands-on practice.

Wednesdays | 6–9pm
September 23–October 28
$800 for the full 6-week course
Ages 16+

No previous glassblowing experience is required, just a willingness to learn and get comfortable with the process.

Registration closes soon. Secure your spot and join us in the hot shop this fall!

Register at starworksnc.org or contact contact@starworksnc.org with questions. taken in Star, North Carolina by @starworksnc

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Every #glasspumpkin sold at Starworks supports educational programs on our campus and throughout our community! 🌟 Bring the family for our opening day kickoff celebration this Saturday September 19. Pick your pumpkin, watch artist demonstrations, enjoy food trucks, and explore so much more!

Saturday, September 19, 9am-5pm
🔥 Live glass demonstrations at 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm
🎶 Live music from Jack Little 1–3pm at Starworks Café & Taproom
🍴 Food trucks throughout the day - La Cocina de Sarita & @cookiesandmoorenc

Following opening day, the patch continues Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm through October while supplies last.

Thank you to our 2026 event sponsors:
@localfirstbank
@foursaintsbrewing
@thepharmacycocktail
@discoveruwharrie
Hollers & Atkinson Attorneys

Starworks is supported in part by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

#ncarts #starnc #starworksglasspumpkinpatch taken in Montgomery County by @starworksnc

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COREY PEMBERTON | NANCY GOTTOVI VISITING ARTIST FELLOW | October 17–24, 2026

We’re thrilled to announce Corey Pemberton (@instantglassic) as the inaugural recipient of the Nancy Gottovi Visiting Artist Fellowship at Starworks.

Based in Los Angeles, Pemberton is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice moves between glass, painting, mixed media, and fiber. His work is held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Arts and Design, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and other leading institutions. Alongside his studio practice, Pemberton is the Executive Director of Crafting the Future, a nonprofit organization working to expand access and opportunity for artists of color in visual art, craft, and design. Across both his artwork and community work, connection, representation, identity, and belonging remain central concerns.

Corey’s current studio work centers on early American quilts and the visual languages they carry. During his current residency at McColl Center, he is translating historic quilt patterns into works in wood while incorporating them into paintings, primarily portraits and domestic interiors.

At Starworks, Corey will bring this investigation into glass, exploring how the geometry, repetition, and accumulated histories of quilt patterns can become new sculptural forms.

The Nancy Gottovi Visiting Artist Fellowship was established to bring accomplished artists to Starworks for immersive periods of experimentation and exchange. Fellows receive housing, travel and material support, and full access to our professional studios, creating space to develop new work while engaging with Starworks residents, interns, students, and the broader community.

We’re honored to welcome Corey to Starworks this October and excited to see where this new body of work takes him.

#coreypemberton #artsnc #starworks #ncarts #starworksnc by @starworksnc

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