Art High: Clay Intensive
Monday – Friday, March 28 – April 1 / 1 – 4 pm
Teens ages 13 – 18 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day intensive for teens, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. All materials are included.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 13 – 18 / All levels
Summer Intensive: Clay – Slips and Slabs
Tuesday – Thursday, July 12 – 14 / 1 – 4 pm
Students will enjoy this casual summer clay series while working from rolled slabs of clay. Students will experiment with the application of slips to create beautiful works in clay. All materials included with registration.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: adult (15+) / all levels
Summer Camp: Fun with Clay
Monday – Friday, August 1 – 5 / 8:30 am – noon
NOTE: This camp is now sold out and our wait list is full for this week.
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels
Summer Camp: Fun with Clay
Monday – Friday, June 27 – July 1 / 8:30 am – noon
NOTE: This camp is now sold out and has a full wait list.
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels
Clay: Earthworks
Wednesdays, January 13 – February 17 / 6 – 9 pm
Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by Museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels
Image Transfers in Clay
Saturday, April 30 / 9 am – noon
Class Description: TBA
Supply list: TBA
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / all levels
Summer Camp: Fun with Clay
Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17 / 8:30 am – noon
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels
Clay: Earthworks
Wednesdays, August 26 – September 30 / 6 – 9 pm
Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages:15 and Up / All Levels
Clay: Earthworks
Wednesdays, July 1 – August 5 / 6 – 9 pm
Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages:15 and Up / All Levels
Preschool Play in Clay
Saturday, April 18 / 9:30 – 10:30 am
Toddlers ages 1 – 3 will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Mothers’s Day inspired keepsake treasures while exploring the tactile qualities of clay.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 1 – 3 with adult