Summer Programs for Young Artists 2010

Your kids will have a blast this summer taking a pottery class at the KC Clay Guild. We have several classes available to fit just about any schedule. Your child will learn the basics of handbuilding or wheel throwing to create small items out of clay.

Children who have taken our pottery classes have made everything from bowls, mugs, and vases to sculptures and other creative things. One student made clay pendants that she could wear and share with her friends. Another student sculpted all the characters from his favorite video game. All it takes is a little know-how and a lot of imagination. We teach them the know-how. They supply the imagination!

Wheel Throwing

For ages 10 to 17 (Younger students would need to be approved by the instructor.)

Instructor: TBA

Session 101: WEDNESDAYS JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23 : 10:30am - 12:30pm

Session 102: WEDNESDAYS JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 : 10:30am - 12:30pm

Session 103: WEDNESDAYS AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25 : 10:30am - 12:30pm

Member Pricing: $70.00 - Includes clay, glazes and firing costs.
Non-Member $110.00 Includes clay, glazes and firing costs.

Each student will be taught on an individual basis and projects will increase in difficulty as their skills develop. Beginners will learn the basic skills of throwing on the wheel. These include wedging, centering, and throwing simple forms. All students will explore the variety of glaze techniques using our 30+ different studio glazes.

Sign up before the first class of the session. Students meet according to the schedule. Please meet with your instructor for make up classes.

You will need to make one additional trip 1 to 2 weeks after the last class to pick up finished artwork.

Hand Building

For ages 5 to 17 (Younger students would need to be approved by the instructor.)

Instructor: TBA

Session 201: WEDNESDAYS JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23 : 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Session 202: WEDNESDAYS JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 : 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Session 203: WEDNESDAYS AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25 : 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Member Pricing: $70.00 - Includes clay, glazes and firing costs.
Non-Member $110.00 Includes clay, glazes and firing costs.

Students will learn how to make lots of interesting shapes and forms such as masks, animals, bowls, boxes, rattles, pendants, and many more using the techniques of pinching, coiling and slab rolling. Tools and various other items will be used to add texture and designs to their artwork. They will learn the basics of glazing and will be able to take home finished works of art! All students will explore the variety of glaze techniques using our 30+ different studio glazes.

Sign up before the first class of the session. Students meet according to the schedule. Please meet with your instructor for make up classes.

You will need to make one additional trip 1 to 2 weeks after the last class to pick up finished artwork.

Schedule at a Glance

Session 101: WHEEL THROWING - WEDNESDAYS JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23 : 10:30am - 12:30pm

Session 102: WHEEL THROWING - WEDNESDAYS JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 : 10:30am - 12:30pm

Session 103: WHEEL THROWING - WEDNESDAYS AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25 : 10:30am - 12:30pm

Session 201: HAND BUILDING - WEDNESDAYS JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23 : 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Session 202: HAND BUILDING - WEDNESDAYS JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 : 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Session 203: HAND BUILDING - WEDNESDAYS AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25 : 1:30pm - 3:30pm

How to sign your child up for a Summer Class

Download the sign-up form, print and fill it out. Please mail completed form along with payment to:

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