Fun experiential learning in the medium of water-based clay. Kids can follow fun prompts and instruction to advance in spatial reasoning while practicing traditional hand-building techniques of coiling, pinching and slab-building. Specific projects vary from one 12-week session to the next. Jump on into this kids only ceramics class for some messy fun and tactile learning with varied stoneware clays. With us, kids will have the opportunity to advance in dexterity, spatial reasoning, and problem solving through participation in instructor supported projects. Each project will encourage working three-dimensionally while offering playful and sometimes, very silly prompts. Traditional hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab-building will be taught to aid in making a range of functional and sculptural forms. Projects will vary from one 12-week session to the next, allowing for kids to return with their friends and learn the power of practice by building upon their abilities while exploring new ideas. PERSONAL ATTIRE: Clay and ceramics studios can be messy business, please make sure your child wears clothing you don’t mind getting dirty and or stained. Staff and faculty do not provide snacks for any children in our classes. Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS: - Pinching - Coiling - Slab-building - Hollow building - Intuitive formation - Planned formation - Joining parts - Glazing - And more! CORE COMPETENCIES: - Shaping clay in 3 foundational methods. - Combining building methods. - Timing and clay consistency. - Forming strong bonds between parts. - Realizing imagined forms in three-dimensional space. - Relationship of effort and success to trial and error. - Impact of practice and peer-to-peer support. POSSIBLE PROJECTS: - Lidded forms - Rocket ships - Mini planters - Mini monsters - Dioramas - Fishbowl Scenes - Masks / Portraits - Food Maquettes - Inventions based on prompts - Domestic / functional - Plates - Domestic / functional - Cups - Domestic / functional - Bowls - Domestic / functional - Boxes - Domestic / functional – Planters
All supplies are provided for this class. Feel free to send a water bottle with your child, but please don't send food or snacks.
This class is taught in English.
We will NOT have class the week of Thanksgiving.
LOCATION:
Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah
INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Molly Wireman. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty
DROP-INS:
This class is NOT open for drop-in students. Due to the nature of the projects, we are unable to accommodate drop-in students in this class.
REFUND POLICY:
We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.
TRANSFER POLICY:
We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.
CLASS CANCELLATION:
We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.
MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:
When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class!
ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:
Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.
DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?
Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796
Participants must be 5 years to 11 years old when the program starts.
Registration starts on 05/18/2025 and ends on 10/02/2025.
Please contact Visual Art Institute if you have any questions.