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Youth & Family

 
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Youth Session Calendar

Registration opens at 8:00am on the following dates.

Youth CLASS Sessions

Session 1: January 8 to March 3
Summer Camps: June 3 to August 9
Session 2: March 4 - April 28
(No classes March 25 - March 31 for BVSD Spring Break)
Session 3: “Short + Sweet” wheel classes April 29 to May 26 
Session 4: June 3 to Aug 18
Session 5: August 26 to October 20
Session 6: October 21 to December 22
(No classes November 25 -December 1 for Thanksgiving)

Youth Registration

Week of December 11, 2023 : Session 1
January 29, 2024: Summer Camps
Week of February 5, 2024 : Session 2

Week of April 1, 2024 : Session 3
Week of May 27, 2024 : Session 4
Week of July 29, 2024 : Session 5
Week of September 23, 2024 : Session 6

 

For 2024 classes, we moved to a “rolling registration” process that lasts an entire week. Class details are listed below a few weeks before each rolling registration process begins.

PLEASE NOTE - if stay-at-home orders return, all classes will automatically move online and the remaining weeks of the session will be done remotely. Our standard refund policy will be in effect. Youth and Family classes do not include access to open lab hours.

Weekly Classes

All Session 5 Family Clay classes will be available to register on Friday, Aug 2 at 8:00am.

  • Family Clay

    Students will learn a variety of hand-building techniques, using tools, textures, stamps, and molds. Instructor will lead students in both functional and sculptural pottery projects and students will paint each finished piece with colored slips. Emphasis is on working on a project as a family. This is a fun class, built around community and creativity!

    Please note: Registration for this class is for one child and one adult. If you have more family members wanting to join, please contact the studio prior to registration!

    Monday Family Clay 5B • Sept 23 - Oct 14 • 4:30 - 5:30pm • Pay What You Can • HILL

    Saturday Family Clay 5B • Sept 28 - Oct 19 • 9:00-10:00am • $110 • HILL

    Saturday Family Clay 5B • Sept 28 - Oct 19 • 10:30-11:30am • $110 • HILL

    Sunday Family Clay 5B • Sept 29 - Oct 20 • 3:30-4:30pm • Pay What You Can • MAIN

    Monday Family Clay 6A • Oct 21 - Nov 11 • 4:30-5:30pm • $110 • HILL

    Saturday Family Clay 6A • Oct 26 - Nov 16 • 9:00-10:00am • Pay What You Can • HILL

    Saturday Family Clay 6A • Oct 26 - Nov 16 • 10:30-11:30am • $110 • HILL

    Sunday Family Clay 6A • Oct 27 - Nov 17 • 3:30-4:30pm • Pay What You Can • MAIN

    Monday Family Clay 6B • Nov 18 - Dec 16 • 4:30-5:30pm • Pay What You Can • HILL
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Saturday Family Clay 6B • Nov 23 - Dec 21 • 9:00-10:00am • $110 • HILL
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Saturday Family Clay 6B • Nov 23 - Dec 21 • 10:30-11:30am • Pay What You Can • HILL
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Sunday Family Clay 6B • Nov 24 - Dec 22 • 3:30-4:30pm • $110 • MAIN
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

  • Welcome to the world of pottery! This class is designed for young children that are new to clay and working to develop their skills in hand-building. Students will create fun and unique projects in functional and sculptural forms. Children will learn to build strong, hollow pieces and will slip and paint their own work. Join us for these weekly classes where kids can get messy, learn about clay, and make new friends!

    Bring imagination into form through basic clay techniques and creative problem-solving. Instructors will encourage students to try new things and make vibrant works of art. Students will slip and paint their own work.

    Ages: 5 - 9

    Monday Youth Hand-Building 5B • Sept 23 - Oct 14 • 4:15 - 5:15pm • Pay What You Can • MAIN

    Wednesday Youth Hand-Building 5B • Sept 25 - Oct 16 • 4:15 - 5:15pm • Pay What You Can • HILL

    Monday Youth Hand-Building 6A • Oct 21 - Nov 11 • 4:15 - 5:15pm • Pay What You Can • MAIN

    Wednesday Youth Hand-Building 6A • Oct 23 - Nov 13 • 4:15 - 5:15pm • Pay What You Can • HILL

    Monday Youth Hand-Building 6B • Nov 18 - Dec 16 • 4:15 - 5:15pm • Pay What You Can • MAIN
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Wednesday Youth Hand-Building 6B • Nov 20 - Dec 18 • 4:15 - 5:15pm • Pay What You Can • HILL
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

  • Great for students that are brand new to the wheel as well as those that are working to improve their throwing skills!

    Students will practice wheel-throwing on the potter's wheel as well as create hand-built pieces using the slab roller and extruder. On the final class, students will learn about glazing their pieces. Classes take place downstairs in the Pottery Lab.

    Ages: 8-11

    Monday Preteen Wheel • Oct 21 - Dec 16 • 4:15 - 5:30pm • Pay What You Can • HILL
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

    Wednesday Preteen Wheel • Oct 23 - Dec 18 • 4:15 - 5:30pm • Pay What You Can • MAIN
    NOTE: No class the week of Thanksgiving

  • Teen Wheel

    This class is great for teenagers that are new to the wheel as well as those that are further developing their throwing skills.

    Classes will include both hand-building and wheel-throwing, trimming of thrown pots, slip decorating, and glazing of bisqued pieces. These classes are a great chance for students to learn a variety of techniques, ask questions, and play with clay!

    Ages: 12-16

    Wednesday Teen Wheel • Oct 23 - Dec 18 • 4:30 - 6:30pm • Pay What You Can • HILL

  • Youth Classes

    Beginner Blacksmithing - Youth Blacksmithing Level 1

    Entry Level Class (No prerequisite required) in Blacksmithing

    In this course, students will learn to bend and shape steel. Students will practice traditional blacksmithing techniques, such as tapering, bending, twisting, and punching; using the forge and anvil. This class will cover shop safety, fire management, tools and equipment, and the appropriate use of the various parts of the anvil. Students will leave with valuable skills in blacksmithing while gaining self-confidence with completed projects such as a bracelet, hook, fork, or spoon.

    Ages: 10 -16

    *This is a four-hour course over two days.

    This class will be available to register on Monday, July 29 at 8:00am.

    Metal Youth Session 5A • TUE & THU • Sept 3 & 5 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm • $180 • MAIN

    Metal Youth Session 5A • TUE & THU • Sept 17 & 19 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm • $180 • MAIN

    Metal Youth Session 5B • TUE & THU • Oct 1 & 3 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm • $180 • MAIN

    Metal Youth Session 5B • TUE & THU • Oct 15 & 17 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm • $180 • MAIN

  • Youth Classes

    Beginner Blacksmithing - Youth Blacksmithing Level 1

    Entry Level Class (No prerequisite required) in Blacksmithing

    In this course, students will learn to bend and shape steel. Students will practice traditional blacksmithing techniques, such as tapering, bending, twisting, and punching; using the forge and anvil. This class will cover shop safety, fire management, tools and equipment, and the appropriate use of the various parts of the anvil. Students will leave with valuable skills in blacksmithing while gaining self-confidence with completed projects such as a bracelet, hook, fork, or spoon.

    Ages: 10 -16

    *This is a four-hour course over two weeks.

    This class will be available to register on Monday, September 23 at 8:00am.

    Session 6:

    Metal Youth Session 6 • TUE • Oct 22 & 29 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm • $180 • MAIN

    Metal Youth Session 6 • TUE • Nov 5 & 12 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm • $180 • MAIN

    Metal Youth Session 6 • TUE • Nov 19 & Dec 3 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm • $180 • MAIN

    NOTE: This class does not meet the week of Nov 26. 

    Metal Youth Session 6 • TUE • Dec 10 & 17 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm • $180 • MAIN