Inspired by Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, this camp invites kids ages 5-8 to explore basic hand-building techniques in pottery. They will create their own wild creatures using methods like slabs, coils, and pinching, bringing their imaginative "wild things" to life through clay. All materials, tools, and firing are provided. Participants should wear clothes that can get messy. Projects will be available for pickup at the LUX building about two weeks after the camp ends.
This camp is for Kids ages 5-8. Pre-registration is required.
This handbuilding camp for Youth ages 9-11 teaches basic ceramic techniques such as slab building, coiling, and pinching to create functional pieces like cups, bowls, plates, platters, lidded boxes, vases, planters and more. All materials, tools, and firing are provided. Participants should wear clothes that can get messy. Projects will be available for pickup at the LUX building about two weeks after the camp ends.
This camp is for Youth ages 9-11. Pre-registration is required.
This camp is designed for Kids aged 5-8 and focuses on teaching basic clay-handling techniques, such as slab building, coiling, and pinching. Students will learn how to use these methods to create both fun sculptural pieces and functional pottery, fostering creativity and hands-on exploration. All materials, tools, and firing are provided. Participants should wear clothes that can get messy. Projects will be available for pickup at the LUX building about two weeks after the camp ends.
This camp is for Kids ages 5-8. Pre-registration is required.
This camp allows Teens age 12-15 to explore creativity through clay, learning basic hand-building techniques like slab building, coiling, and pinching to create sculptural or functional pottery. More experienced students can work on their own projects with instructor guidance. Possible projects include pots, boxes, plates, platters, animals, garden figures, tiles, etc. All materials, tools, glazes, and firing are provided. All materials, tools, and firing are provided. Participants should wear clothes that can get messy.
In this new camp, Youth ages 9-11 will design and hand build chess, checkers, and tic-tac-toe game boards and pieces. All materials, tools, and firing are provided. Participants should wear clothes that can get messy. Projects will be available for pickup at the LUX building about two weeks after the camp ends.
This camp is for Youth ages 9-11. Pre-registration is required.
This camp focuses on animals and nature, teaching students basic hand-building techniques like slabs, coils, and pinching to create artwork inspired by these themes. Youth ages 9-11 can choose from various plants, animals, and nature subjects for their sculptural or functional projects. More experienced participants can work independently. All materials, tools, and firing are provided, and students should wear clothes that can get messy. Projects will be ready for pickup at the LUX main building about two weeks after the camp ends.
This camp for Kids ages 5-8 focuses on animals and teaches basic hand-building pottery techniques like slab, coil, and pinching. Students will create animal and nature-inspired artwork while learning fun facts about the animals they make. All materials, tools, and firing are provided. Participants should wear clothes that can get messy. Projects will be available for pickup at the LUX building about two weeks after the camp ends.
This camp is for Kids ages 5-8. Pre-registration is required.
"Home Sweet Home" is a camp for youth ages 9-11 where students will learn and practice hand building skills as they design and handbuild homes and buildings, whether real or imaginary. Projects may include creating fairy or gnome homes, birdhouses, castles, cabins, or miniature replicas of their own homes! All materials, tools, and firing are provided. Participants should wear clothes that can get messy. Projects will be available for pickup at the LUX building about two weeks after the camp ends.
This class is for Youth ages 9-11. Pre-registration is required.
This handbuilding camp for Kids ages 5-8 offers a fun, creative introduction to art through storytelling. Inspired by Marcus Pfister's Rainbow Fish series, this camp teaches basic handbuilding skills through fun, under-the-sea-themed projects. Students will create clay fish, jellyfish windchimes, sea slugs, turtle dishes, coral reef sculptures, and more! Participants should wear clothes that can get messy. Projects will be available for pickup at the LUX main building about two weeks after the camp ends.
Inspired by Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, this camp invites kids ages 5-8 to explore basic hand-building techniques in pottery. They will create their own wild creatures using methods like slabs, coils, and pinching, bringing their imaginative "wild things" to life through clay. All materials, tools, and firing are provided. Participants should wear clothes that can get messy. Projects will be available for pickup at the LUX building about two weeks after the camp ends.
This camp is for Kids ages 5-8. Pre-registration is required.