Summer Pottery Sessions for 2021!
Our Summer Pottery Sessions consist of 4 classes per week (Monday - Thursday). These session are developed for children with some clay experience or none. The projects are designed to cover the foundation techniques of hand-building, giving them the skills to express their creativity in 3D. Each week we will work on three projects using the 4th day to concentrate on painting our creations.
Summer hand-building session includes instruction (90 min. class) , clay, glazes, and firing. Summer painting sessions includes (90 min. class) , glazes, and firing.
Note: Registration is required, limited to 8 children per session. Ages 7+
July 6 - 9
Hand-Building | Weekly fee: $120
TUESDAY
July 6, 10 - 11:30 am
Planter: Using the foundational pinch pot technique we will create the planter and turn them into cute little characters by adding feet, arms and little faces!
WEDNESDAY
July 7, 10 - 11:30 am
Pancake Pile: Using the foundation technique of coils, we will create a fun pancake pot and introduce slab making to create a cover for a final pancake box.
THURSDAY
July 8, 10 - 11:30 am
Wall Pocket: Children will learn how to make and follow a pattern, cut a slab and turn it into a 3D pocket. In addition we will stamp and press a design into the clay.
FRIDAY
July 9, 10 - 11:30 am
Painting: Introduction to glaze and underglaze, as well as painting techniques.
July 12 - 16
Hand-Building | Weekly fee: $120
MONDAY
July 12, 10 - 11:30 am
Mugs with Character: We'll be making a mug using the slab technique and teaching how to attach a handle as well as give it some character. After glaze it is food safe and dishwashable
TUESDAY
July 13, 10 - 11:30 am
Connect the Pots: Using pinch pots we will attach them together with slip, students will be able to be creative and choose how to decorate their piece by engraving each in a different pattern or colors
WEDNESDAY
July 14, 10 - 11:30 am
Cake anyone? Using the previous techniques covered, we will be following a pattern and building a pie slice. Chocolate, cherry, apple, create your favorite piece and explore clay sculpting!
THURSDAY
July 16, 10 - 11:30 am
Painting: Introduction to glaze and underglaze, as well as painting techniques.
July 19 - 22
Hand-Building | Weekly fee: $120
MONDAY
July 19, 10-11:30 am
Owl Pencil Holder: The slab technique is one of the most important pottery skills to learn. Here we will create slabs and cut out a template to put together this cute little owl.
TUESDAY
July 20, 10-11:30 am
Luminary: Using the slab technique and carving, we will create a cylinder that will be transformed into a beautiful night light.
WEDNESDAY
July 21, 10-11:30 am
Cupcake Box: Using a mold for the bottom of the box and coils for the top, we will be creating this fun and colorful box cupcakes
THURSDAY
July 22, 10-11:30 am
Painting: Introduction to glaze and underglaze, as well as painting techniques.
August 2 - 5
Hand-Building | Weekly fee: $120
MONDAY
Aug. 2, 10-11:30am
Gnome: Using slabs and pinch pot technique we will build garden gnomes
TUESDAY
Aug. 3, 10-11:30 am
Animal Face Plate: With pottery slabs and lots of imagination we will create animal plates
WEDNESDAY
Aug. 4, 10-11:30 am
Wind Chime: With Slabs and pinch pots we will create garden wind chimes perfect for the summer!
THURSDAY
Aug. 5, 10-11:30 am
Painting: Introduction to glaze and underglaze, as well as painting techniques.
August 23 - 27
Inspiration by the Masters
Ceramic Painting | Weekly fee: $100
During this 4 day summer session, we’ll explore 4 of our favorite Painting Masters. After learning more about their history, experience and technique we will sketch out a design channeling their tactics and transfer the sketch into a ceramic plate to create our own masterpieces. What an amazing set of dishes to keep inspired all year around!
This four session includes: Fun art history facts, instruction, 8” coupe plate, glazes, firing.
MONDAY
Aug. 2, 11-11:30am
Pablo Picasso
TUESDAY
Aug. 3, 11-11:30 am
Piet Mondrian
WEDNESDAY
Aug. 4, 11-11:30 am
Frida Khalo
THURSDAY
Aug. 5, 11-11:30 am
Keith Haring