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 4 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.

Monday – Thursday, December 20 – 23
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

In this hands on class, students ages 7 – 12 will explore the endless possibilities of clay. Over the six weeks, students will have the opportunity to learn hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. Students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and seeing how their completed work was transformed by the heat of the kiln. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.

Wednesdays, October 13 – November 17
3:30 – 5:30 pm

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

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.

Monday – Friday, October 4 – 8
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

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.

Monday – Friday, October 4 – 8
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | 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.  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.

Tuesdays, October 12 – November 16
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels

Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques in this open studio ceramics class. Instructor will introduce students to new techniques, will encourage experimentation and will assist students with independent challenges.  Studio clay and glazes are provided.

Sundays, October 17 – November 21
9 am – noon

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels- Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques in this open studio ceramics class. Instructor will introduce students to new techniques, will encourage experimentation and will assist students with independent challenges.  Studio clay and glazes are provided. Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

Sundays, September 5 – October 10
9 am – noon

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels- Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

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.

Tuesdays, August 10 – September 14
5:30 – 8:30 pm

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.  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.

Tuesdays, June 15 – July 20
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels

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.

Monday – Friday, July 19 – 23
1:30 – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels