A Potter Within, Fri 4-6, Jun 26-Aug07
Get Messy, Get Creative
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The Details
This fun and engaging course introduces young artists and families to the foundational techniques of ceramic arts, encompassing both wheel throwing and handbuilding. Tailored specifically for youth ages 4 to 14, this class provides age-appropriate instruction in a supportive studio environment. Over seven weeks, students will receive personalized guidance to transform raw clay into finished, functional, and sculptural pieces. Instructors will teach the basics of the potter’s wheel (centering and shaping bowls) alongside core handbuilding methods (pinching, coiling, and slab construction). (Note for older youth: Students aged 13–14 have the option to register for this youth class or our adult Studio Ceramics courses alongside an adult. Youth aged 15–17 are welcome to attend adult Studio Ceramics courses on their own). What You Will Learn: The Potter's Wheel: Learn clay preparation, centering, and throwing basic forms. Handbuilding Methods: Sculpt and create using traditional pinch, coil, and slab techniques. Glazing & Firing: Explore studio glazes, painting techniques, and how kiln firing works. Studio Policies & Registration: Tuition: Fees are per person and all-inclusive (covers clay, tools, glazes, and firings). Supervision: Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Adult Options: To Participate: Please purchase an individual registration for yourself to work alongside your child. To Supervise Only: You may relax in our studio lounge free of charge during class. Spaces are limited to ensure plenty of wheel time. Register today!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
We look forward to see you in the studio! Please note that Courses, and Events are generally non refundable, however we understand that there are sometimes situations out of your control that may arise. Please reach out should you have any questions or concerns. If you are going to miss a class, please contact Erin to discuss using the Open Studio time to make up your missed class ( there may also be room in another class). We bisque fire and glaze fire when the shelves are full this means you may have pieces that are ready for glazing throughout the 7 weeks, we will show you how to glaze at any point throughout the 7 weeks. If you are continuing on into the next course after this one you may keep throwing, trimming and glazing as your pieces are ready. If you are not continuing on all of your pieces must be on the drying shelf by the end of your 6th class to ensure they are ready for glazing on the 7th class. Should you have any questions please feel free to reach out to myself. Cheers Erin
Contact Details
Platypus Ceramics Studio
16 White Avenue unit 2, Bragg Creek, AB, Canada
+1-587-317-6898
erin@platypusceramics.com