Summer 2024 Wheel Throwing June Fridays (Middle School/ High School)

When
Weekly on Fridays from Fri, Jun 7 to Fri, Jun 28
Fri (6/7) 12–1:30pm CDT (90 min)
Fri (6/14) 12–1:30pm CDT (90 min)
Fri (6/21) 12–1:30pm CDT (90 min)
Fri (6/28) 12–1:30pm CDT (90 min)
630-360-6244
Ages
11–18 yrs old
Attendance
Drop-off: kids only
Price
$150
Discount
5% sibling discount available
Discounts available when you purchase two or more eligible events!
About

Satisfy your curiosity, and experience a fun and thorough introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel. Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more in this exciting introduction to throwing fundamentals. Your instructor guides you through the process of throwing, shaping and trimming pots on the wheel. Special handbuilding project and casting will also included. Basic surface decoration and glazing techniques are also demonstrated. This class is designed for students any level experience on the potter’s wheel. Those who have more experience will complete more pieces/ advanced techniques. Those learning will master the basic skills to create wheel thrown pieces. Register for all classes, as we will build on experience of the students.
During our last class, we will meet the last 10-15 minutes of class for an Art Show Presentation. Students will present their pieces in an art show to guests. Parents- Invite grandparents, friends and family. All pieces go home the last day of class. Such a fun way for students to share what they have learned through process and design.

We supply Aprons for students, but art is messy sometimes.
Our building is located behind the Spa. At the corner of Main Street and 11th Street. You can park in our lot or on 11th street in the neighborhood. Please do not block driveways or alleys.

Tags
clay, Elementary, painting, kid friendly, family friendly, art, drawing, cartooning, craft, pottery, summer, art camp, STEM, art, nature, play, academic, music, paintbrush, wheel throwing, and ceramics