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

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

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

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

Saturday, April 18 / 11 am – 12 pm

Kids ages 3 – 6 will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Mother’s Day inspired keepsake treasures while exploring the tactile qualities of clay.

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 3 – 6 with adult

Wednesday, February 25 / 6 – 9 pm

This session is designed for students who have completed the Jan/Feb session of Clay: Earthworks and would like to have one additional opportunity to complete their glaze work.  Students registering should have a selection of their own bisque ware that was created in the January/February session of Clay: Earthworks.

Instructor: Karen Vetter

Mondays, January 5 – Friday, January 9 / 8:30 am – 12 pm

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 years 

Wednesdays, January 14 – February 18 / 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

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.