CLAY EXPLORERS JR. : 5-10 y/o MAY
May 16 - Jun 06 (Saturday)
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ages 5-10
Walker-MacKenzie Studio - Gertrude Herbert
$150.00
About This Activity
Get ready to explore the exciting world of ceramics! If you're between the ages of 5 and 10 and ready for a hands-on adventure, join the Clay Explorers Jr. crew! Guided by an experienced instructor over four fun-filled Saturdays, we'll dive deep into different ceramic techniques, turning raw, soft clay into four incredible, finished projects you get to keep. Your Expedition Checklist (What You'll Create): Adventure Stop 1: Deep in the Ceramic Forest, a new generation of builders is rising. Your adventure begins by mastering the ancient coil-building technique, weaving long "ropes" of clay into a sturdy, protected sanctuary. But a nest is just a house until someone moves in! You’ll sculpt a feathered traveler of your own design—giving them a unique personality through expressive eyes and beaks—and fill their home with a clutch of tiny, hand-painted ceramic eggs. It’s a masterclass in nature’s own engineering. Adventure Stop 2: Prepare for a trek to the ends of the Earth! We are heading to the Antarctic to build a "Frozen Fortress" bowl. After hand-sculpting a dapper penguin companion (complete with whatever accessories they need for the cold), you’ll shape a functional iceberg for them to inhabit. The real magic happens in the kiln’s fire: we’ll add blue glass "ice crystals" that melt into a shimmering, watery pool, teaching you how different materials transform under the heat of the forge. Adventure Stop 3: It’s time to bring the wild into the kitchen! In this quest, you aren't just making art—you’re creating tools for a feast. Using slab-building techniques, you’ll roll out the foundations for a custom plate set inspired by the animal kingdom. Whether you’re carving the mane of a lion or painting the vibrant spots of a leopard, you’ll learn how to blend functional pottery with
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Augusta, GA
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