Youth Classes
Take a class at Community Kiln!
Youth sessions are for students 9-18 years of age. Please see our adult classes for more information on classes for students 18+ years of age.
We offer 2 varieties of children's classes, 2 days
of the week, afterschool and special opportunities for youth.
Browse through our descriptions of each class
and view our full list of classes below.
Kids Clay
Students ages 9 -12 will learn to create one of a kind ceramics using basic handbuilding techniques. Learn more about the foundation of ceramics by learning pinching, slab and coil techniques. Surface detail and underglazes will be used to make each piece your own!
$250 tuition includes instruction, clay, glaze, underglazes, and firing.
Each session meets for 8 weeks. Ages 9-12.
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Teen Clay
Teens ages 12-18 will learn the process of wheel throwing including centering, opening, pulling, and forming shapes such as bowls, vases and mugs. Advanced students coming into this class can work with the instructor to create projects to fit their skill level and challenge themselves. Both handbuilding and wheelthrowing exploration is encouraged. Class discussions and critiques of fired works will allow students to better explore these individual styles.
$325 tuition includes 25 lbs of clay, glaze and all firing costs.
Each session meets for 8 weeks. Ages 12 to 18.