Clay Youth & Family Classes

Session 1 Registration

All classes will be available for registration December 8th at 8:00am.

You can view specific class information and descriptions by following the class link in the drop down menus. You can also view the entire Session 1 class catalog here.

4-Week Family Classes

Students will learn a variety of hand-building techniques, using tools, textures, stamps, and molds. Instructor will lead students in both functional and sculptural pottery projects and students will paint each finished piece with colored slips. Emphasis is on working on a project as a family. This is a fun class, built around community and creativity!

Please note: Registration for this class is for one child and one adult. If you have more family members wanting to join, please contact the studio prior to registration!

4-Week Youth Hand-Building (Ages 5–9)

Welcome to the world of pottery! This class is designed for young children that are new to clay and working to develop their skills in hand-building. Students will create fun and unique projects in functional and sculptural forms. Children will learn to build strong, hollow pieces and will slip and paint their own work. Join us for these weekly classes where kids can get messy, learn about clay, and make new friends!

Bring imagination into form through basic clay techniques and creative problem-solving. Instructors will encourage students to try new things and make vibrant works of art. Students will slip and paint their own work.

Wheel Clay Classes

8-Week Preteen Wheel (Ages 8–11)

Great for students that are brand new to the wheel as well as those that are working to improve their throwing skills!

Students will practice wheel-throwing on the potter's wheel as well as create hand-built pieces using the slab roller and extruder. On the final class, students will learn about glazing their pieces.

8-Week Teen Wheel (Ages 12–16)

This class is great for teenagers that are new to the wheel as well as those that are further developing their throwing skills.

Classes will include both hand-building and wheel-throwing, trimming of thrown pots, slip decorating, and glazing of bisqued pieces. These classes are a great chance for students to learn a variety of techniques, ask questions, and play with clay!