Session 1: Tea Set
Campers first learn the foundational principles of pottery
so they understand the clay before beginning their main project.
Early in the week, campers plan their tea set as a whole thinking about how every piece works together.
Midweek is focused on building and problem-solving,
refining forms and learning how to adjust designs
as challenges come up.
On the final two days, campers are introduced to the pottery wheel, throwing cups or bowls to complement their sets.
By the end of the week, the tea set is fully built and complete.
The pieces are then dried and fired, and campers return later to glaze before taking the finished set home!
Campers learn the foundational principles of pottery, plan their tea set as a whole, and focus on building and problem-solving.
On the final two days, campers are introduced to the pottery wheel, throwing cups or bowls to complement their sets.
By the end of the week, the tea set is fully built and complete.
The pieces are then dried and fired. Campers return later to glaze before taking the finished set home!
Session 2: Dinnerware
Campers practice core pottery techniques and learn how clay behaves before moving into functional forms.
Early in the week, campers plan their dinnerware thinking about theme, shape, balance, thickness, and how the pieces will be used. Midweek is dedicated to building and refinement, adjusting designs and strengthening forms with instructors working alongside them.
On the final two days, campers transition to the pottery wheel, learning how to throw functional pieces that pair with their handbuilt work. By the end of the week, the set is finished.
Pieces are fired after camp, and campers return later to glaze before taking everything home.
Campers practice core pottery techniques, plan their dinnerware thinking about theme, shape, balance, thickness, and then build and problem solve their project.
On the final two days, campers transition to the pottery wheel, learning how to throw functional pieces that pair with their handbuilt work. By the end of the week, the set is finished.
Pieces are fired after camp, and campers return later to glaze before taking everything home.
Session 3: Vase
Camp begins with fundamentals, learning core techniques before starting the main piece.
Early in the week, campers sketch vase designs, choosing a theme, exploring shape, scale, and inspiration before choosing their final direction. Midweek is focused on building the form, reinforcing structure, and adapting ideas as needed.
On the final two days, campers are introduced to the pottery wheel, learning basic throwing skills and throwing pieces that inform their understanding of form. By the end of the week, the vase is fully built and complete along with a couple of wheel thrown works as well.
The piece is then dried and fired, and campers return later to glaze before taking it home.
Camp begins with fundamentals, learning core techniques. Campers sketch vase designs, choosing a theme, exploring shape, scale, and inspiration before choosing their final direction. Midweek is focused on building the form, reinforcing structure, and adapting ideas as needed.
On the final two days, campers are introduced to the pottery wheel, throwing pieces that inform their understanding of form. By the end of the week, the vase is fully built and complete along with a couple of wheel thrown works as well.
The piece is then dried and fired, and campers return later to glaze before taking it home.
Camp begins with fundamentals like pinch, coil, slab, and slip-and-score, so campers understand the clay before starting their main project.
Early in the week, campers plan their jar design—
thinking about their unique theme, form, proportion, and lid fit, as well as how the jar will be used. Midweek is dedicated to building and refinement, working through structure, symmetry, and problem-solving with instructors alongside them.
On the final two days, campers are introduced to the pottery wheel, learning basic throwing skills that help them better understand round forms. By the end of the week, the jar is fully built along with a couple of additional wheel thrown pieces.
Pieces are then dried and fired after camp, and campers return later to glaze before taking their finished work home.
Session 4: Jar
Camp begins with fundamentals so campers understand the clay before starting their main project. Campers then plan their jar design before building and refinement. Campers work through structure, symmetry, and problem-solving with instructors alongside them.
On the final two days, campers are introduced to the pottery wheel, learning basic throwing skills. By the end of the week, the jar is fully built along with a couple of additional wheel thrown pieces.
Pieces are then dried and fired after camp, and campers return later to glaze before taking their finished work home.
Session 5: Sculpture
Camp begins with fundamentals and how to support forms in clay before moving into imaginative work.
Early in the week, campers brainstorm and sketch their sculpture: creatures, characters, objects, real or imagined forms. Midweek is focused on building and experimentation, reinforcing structure, adjusting ideas, and learning how to work through mistakes.
On the final two days, campers are introduced to the pottery wheel, learning basic throwing skills and making pieces that combine sculptural elements. By the end of the week,
the sculpture and wheel thrown works are fully built and complete.
The works are then fired, and campers return later to glaze before taking them home.
Camp begins with fundamentals and how to support forms in clay. Campers brainstorm and sketch their sculpture: creatures, characters, objects, real or imagined forms. Midweek is focused on building and experimentation, learning how to work through mistakes.
On the final two days, campers are introduced to the pottery wheel, learning basic throwing skills and making pieces that combine sculptural elements. By the end of the week, the sculpture and wheel thrown works are fully built and complete.
The works are then fired, and campers return later to glaze before taking them home.