Step into a world of imagination in this whimsical clay camp for youth age 9–11! Students will learn and practice handbuilding techniques such as coiling, slab building, and pinching as they design and sculpt creations inspired by classic fairytales and magical worlds. Campers might build enchanted castles, fairy cottages, dragon lairs, magical creatures, or storybook-inspired sculptures—all brought to life through their creativity and craftsmanship. This camp is perfect for young artists who love storytelling and want to transform their ideas into three-dimensional works of art.

Dive into the colorful world of storybooks! This camp for kids, age 5–8, combines the magic of classic Eric Carle stories with hands-on art adventures. Campers will explore beloved books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and create their own artwork inspired by the stories. Using mixed media techniques—including layering, painting, colored pencils, ink, and collage—students will experiment with textures, colors, and patterns to bring their illustrations to life.

This camp invites youth, age 9–11, to explore animals and nature through hands-on clay building. Students will learn foundational handbuilding techniques—including slabs, coils, and pinching—to create both sculptural and functional ceramics inspired by plants, wildlife, and the natural world. Campers can choose their own nature-themed subjects to bring to life, while more experienced participants will have the opportunity to work more independently and challenge themselves with advanced projects. This camp is perfect for young artists who love creativity, curiosity, and all things nature.

In this nature-loving clay camp for youth, ages 9–11, students will dive into the colorful world of pollinators in celebration of National Pollinators Week (June22-28)! Campers will explore the amazing roles bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds play in our environment, then turn their discoveries into creative handbuilt clay projects. From ceramic flowers and flower pots to bee magnets, butterfly wind chimes, and even hummingbird feeders, youth will get to design both functional and sculptural pieces inspired by their favorite pollinators.

Dive into a world of creativity! This handbuilding camp offers young artists a fun, hands-on introduction to clay through storytelling. Inspired by Marcus Pfister's Rainbow Fish series, campers will learn basic handbuilding techniques while creating under-the-sea-themed projects. Students will craft colorful clay fish, wiggly jellyfish wind chimes, playful sea slugs, turtle dishes, coral reef sculptures, and more—sparking imagination and artistic confidence in every little artist! All materials provided.

This camp for youth, age 9–11, focuses on handbuilding with clay, giving students the chance to create garden-inspired functional and sculptural projects. Campers will make items such as flower pots, garden stakes, leaf-shaped bowls, birdhouses, wind chimes, and whimsical garden creatures or gnomes. Experienced students are welcome to join and continue refining their skills, while beginners will gain confidence with basic handbuilding techniques like slab building, coiling, and pinching.

"Home Sweet Home" is a camp for youth, age 9-11, where students will learn and practice handbuilding 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 provided.

Step into a world of imagination in this clay camp for teens, age 12–15! Students will focus on handbuilding techniques such as coiling, slab building, and pinching as they design an alluring mythical-inspired project.
Campers might create a majestic dragon, a mythical creature, or a fantastical scene drawn from legends and folklore—bringing their ideas to life through creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression. This camp is perfect for teens who love storytelling and want to transform their imaginative visions into a striking three-dimensional work of art.

This camp is for kids, age 5–8, and invites young artists to explore the wild and wacky world of monsters through clay! Campers will learn basic handbuilding techniques—such as pinching, coiling, and slab building—while creating fun, imaginative creatures. Projects include monster pinch pots, wacky monster masks, and quirky creature sculptures. Students will experiment with textures, crazy eyes, spiky tails, and other playful details to bring their monsters to life. Along the way, kids will share stories about their creations, play creative games, and explore their own unique ideas.

This camp for kids, age 5-8, focuses on handbuilding with clay, allowing students to create garden-inspired functional and sculptural projects such as flower pots, garden stakes, leaf-shaped bowls, birdhouses, wind chimes, and decorative garden creatures and gnomes. Experienced students are welcome to join us and continue to improve their skills. All materials provided.