Clay Classes at the Art Barn

KID’S CLAY

Kid’s Clay is a one day class for kids who enjoy the endless possibilities of shaping clay by hand. For students of all levels, this class includes creating with clay and glazing. Students will receive hands-on instruction on how to work with clay, but also enjoy the freedom to make their own choices for their piece.  This class is designed to enable kids to discover the fun and sense of accomplishment that comes with creating something special out of a lump of clay!

 

Next classes: 

  • Session 1 – September 14 (10:00-11:30)
  • Session 2 – November 9 (10:00-11:30)
  • Session 3 – January 11 (10:00-11:30)
  • Session 4 – May 3 (10:00-11:30)

 

Age:  7 and up

Cost:  $25

HAND-BUILDING WITH CLAY FOR KIDS

Messy, fun, and generally easier than working on the potter’s wheel, kids love to get hands-on with clay.  In this class, kids will learn techniques like pinch, coil, and slab and use these to create their very own masterpiece out of clay.  This class will meet 2 consecutive weeks (1 for making their piece, and 1 for glazing), from 10:30-12:00.

 

Next classes:  

  • Session 1 – September 21 and 28
  • Session 2 – November 16 and 23
  • Session 3 – February 1 and 8
  • Session 4 – April 12 and 19

 

Age:  7 and up

Cost:  $40

KID’S POTTERY WHEEL CLASSES

Kids love the challenge and satisfaction of throwing on the potter’s wheel!  This class is for beginners and intermediate students who want to have personalized instruction as they learn to throw, trim, and glaze forms on the wheel.  Classes will meet 2 consecutive weekdays (1 for creating pieces, and 1 for glazing) from 10:30-11:30.

 

Next Classes:  

  • Session 1 – October 19 and 26
  • Session 2 – November 16 and 23
  • Session 3 – January 11 and 18
  • Session 4 – April 12 and 19

 

Age:  10 and up

Cost:  $60

FAMILY CLAY

Come as a family and work side-by-side as you enjoy a fun and engaging experience with clay.  Working together, families will fashion and glaze a themed clay piece.  This memory-making class allows families some quality time together as you collaborate and create a ceramic work of art!

 

Next classes:

  • Session 1 – Pumpkin Patch – October 12 (1:00-2:30)
  • Session2 – Christmas Clay – December 14 (1:00-2:30)
  • Session 3 – Luminous Lights – January 25 (1:00-2:30)
  • Session 4 – Spring is in the Air – March 8 (1:00-2:30)

 

Ages: 4 and up

Cost: $20 per person

ADULT POTTERY WHEEL CLASSES

If you have never thrown on the wheel before and always thought about trying it, or if you have thrown in the past and are looking to get back at it, this class is for you!  Adult pottery wheel classes offer guided instruction to help you understand the entire clay process as you create clay pieces on the wheel.  Plus, they are a fun and relaxing way to unplug from your phone, get your hands muddy, and experience clay!  There are two class options, BEGINNER and LEVEL UP for those who have thrown before and want to take their skills to the next level.  Classes will meet 3 consecutive weekdays from 6:30-8:00pm.

 

 BEGINNER pottery wheel classes:

  • Session 1 – September 10, 17, 24
  • Session 2 – October 8, 15, 22
  • Session 3 – November 5, 12, 19
  • Session 4 – January 7, 14, 21
  • Session 5 – February 4, 11, 18
  • Session 6 – March 4, 11, 18
  • Session 7 – April 8, 15, 22

 

Age:  15 and up

Cost:  $100

 

LEVEL UP pottery wheel classes:

  • Session 1 – September 12, 19, 26
  • Session 2 – October 10, 17, 24
  • Session 3 – November 7, 14, 21
  • Session 4 – January 9, 16, 23
  • Session 5 – February 6, 13, 20
  • Session 6 – March 6, 13, 20
  • Session 7 – April 10, 17, 24

 

Age:  15 and up

Cost:  $100

PRIVATE OR SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION

Not up for a class setting?  We can customize an experience and instruction just for you.  Private or small group instruction in clay at the Art Barn can be arranged for hand-building with clay or wheel-throwing.**  (Note:  we can accommodate 16 students for hand-building and 8 for wheel-throwing.)  A private booking at the Art Barn is perfect for:

 

  • A one-on-one lesson
  • A group of friends or family who want to learn together
  • A date night event
  • Team-building with coworkers

 

Time:  1 class (1.5 hours)

Age:  10 and up

Cost:  $40 per person

 

** To book a lesson or event, please email melanie@handsonartbarn.com