Piedmont Technical College offers training for individuals interested in becoming professional clay artisans. Programs in this craft will be a logical initial step given the Edgefield pottery tradition in the community. The primary function of the center will be to train individuals in professional crafts and entrepreneurship, to promote public awareness and appreciation of the history, heritage and on-going tradition of pottery making in South Carolina and to serve as a catalyst for assisting community leaders in promotion economic and community development.