SUMMER CERAMICS CLASSES FOR KIDS
Handbuilding Classes
with Courtney Jarvis beginning classes for 8-11 yr. olds & 12-15 yr. olds
Two separate summer series: 6 weeks, 10-11:30 am on Wednesdays beginning June 11th for 8-11 yr. olds
and
6 weeks, 1-2:30 pm on Wednesdays beginning June 11th for 12-15 yr. olds
$225
These two separate 6-week handbuilding classes are designed for children ages 8-11 and 12-15 who are interested in exploring ceramics. Students will be introduced to working with clay through various handbuilding techniques and processes. Through playful material exploration, students will create functional ceramics and sculptural artworks with pinch, coil and slab techniques. Along with forming, different decorating techniques will be used like stamping, carving, glazing, and brushwork.
Price includes the use of basic tools, clay and firing. Students will complete several projects to be able to take home by the end of the session.
Classes are limited to 5 students with plenty of personal attention.
Courtney Jarvis of Mt. Atlas Clayworks is an experienced art educator and artist. She earned her Master of Arts in Liberal Studies with a focus on Visual and Performing Arts from Hollins University in 2014, and her Bachelor of Arts in Art from Seton Hill University in 2004. With over 21 years of teaching experience, she currently teaches elementary art at Fairfield and Natural Bridge Elementary Schools in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Courtney regularly exhibits and sells her pottery at various festivals and events, and has showcased her work in venues such as Roanoke College, the Alleghany Highlands Art and Craft Center, and Smith House Galleries. Passionate about art, she enjoys teaching and creating in a variety of mediums, from drawing to ceramics.
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To protect our kiln, clay must be from our shop. We have our own studio glazes for you to use. We do not allow any other glazes or underglazes on pots we are to fire for you. You are welcome to bring your own tools, but beginner tools will be provided.
Please know we are also open to setting up a wheel throwing class for kids and their parents, but at this time we are not offering regular classes for kids on the wheel for a variety of reasons. Just email us if interested!