Art High: Ceramics – Hand Building and Wheel Throwing Techniques
Monday – Friday, January 8 – 12 / 1:30 – 4:30 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
Winter Break Camp: Fun with Clay
Monday – Friday, January 8 – 12 / 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
Baby Painting (10:30 am)
Saturday, December 2 / 10:30 – 11:15 am
Bring your baby or toddler and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness baby’s first painting with no mess at home. Your wee one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Dress for a mess!
Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel
Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Ages: 6 months – 3 years
Baby Painting (9:30 am)
Saturday, December 2 / 9:30 – 10:15 am
Bring your baby or toddler and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness baby’s first painting with no mess at home. Your wee one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Dress for a mess!
Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel
Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Ages: 6 months – 3 years
Gingerbread Workshop (6 pm)
Friday, December 15
Decorate a festive gingerbread house to take home and enjoy for the holidays. Kids will have fun frosting their houses and embellishing them with an assortment of candies to create that perfect winter scene. Dress for a mess!
Ages: 1 – 12 with adult (registration is for 1 child/gingerbread house)
Gingerbread Workshop (4 pm)
Friday, December 15 / 4 pm
Decorate a festive gingerbread house to take home and enjoy for the holidays. Kids will have fun frosting their houses and embellishing them with an assortment of candies to create that perfect winter scene. Dress for a mess!
Ages: 1 – 12 with adult (registration is for 1 child/gingerbread house)
Art High: Ceramics – Hand Building and Wheel Throwing Techniques
Saturdays, October 14 – November 18 / 9:30 am – noon
Teens ages 13 – 18 will enjoy this six-week series designed to develop hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques while working in clay. Students will be introduced to basic techniques and skills will be encouraged think creatively while working towards their final project(s).
Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 13 – 18
Kids’ Corner: Fun with Clay
Wednesdays, October 11 – November 15 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Young artists will enjoy exploring the qualities of clay in this fun after-school series. Students will have the opportunity to hand build and experiment on the pottery wheel. All materials and a snack are included with registration.
Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 7 – 12
Art Break for Kids
Friday, October 6 / 9 am – 2 pm
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive one-day workshop. Students will get their hands dirty in the classroom early in the morning and then and will practice their drawing skills while exploring the Museum’s galleries. A mid-morning snack and all materials are included with registration.
*Students need to bring a cold-lunch and bottle of water.
Instructor: Merry Mathers
Ages: 7 – 12 (All levels)
Art Break for Kids
Thursday, October 5 / 9 am – 2 pm
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive one-day workshop. Students will get their hands dirty in the classroom early in the morning and then and will practice their drawing skills while exploring the Museum’s galleries. A mid-morning snack and all materials are included with registration.
*Students need to bring a cold-lunch and bottle of water.
Instructor: Merry Mathers
Ages: 7 – 12 (All levels)