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Youth Classes & Workshops

Our youth classes and workshops are designed specifically for younger artists below the age of 18 years old to explore, develop, and get real hands-on instruction in a variety of mediums.

19
Sep
2026

All Ages Pottery: Pinch Pot Pottery Pumpkins

September 19, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Pinch Pot Pottery Pumpkins

 Make a clay pinch pot pumpkin to keep and some tiny ones to share for our Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

01
Oct
2026

Youth Afterschool Pottery: Spooky Season

October 1, 2026 3:45 pm - October 22, 2026 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Afterschool Pottery: Spooky Season

Celebrate ghosts, monsters and more with some spooky pottery projects.

Class Meets: October 1, 15, and 22

Suitable for ages 6-18

03
Oct
2026

All Ages Pottery: Ghosts

October 3, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Ghosts

Get ready for spooky season by creating ghosts using slabs and texture tools. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

03
Oct
2026

Youth Beaded Wire Suncatcher!

October 3, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$60.00
Youth Beaded Wire Suncatcher!

Create handmade beaded wire suncatcher with instructor Caryn Raming! 

Ages 7-12

07
Oct
2026

Youth Homeschool Pottery: Spooky Season

October 7, 2026 1:30 pm - October 21, 2026 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Spooky Season

Celebrate ghosts, monsters and more with some spooky pottery projects.

Class Meets: October 7, 14, and 21

Suitable for ages 6-18

17
Oct
2026

All Ages Pottery: Wizard Hat Luminary

October 17, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Wizard Hat Luminary

Make a wizard hat luminary using clay slabs. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6-18

04
Nov
2026

Youth Homeschool Pottery: Gingerbread House

November 4, 2026 1:30 pm - November 18, 2026 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Gingerbread House

Students will make  and decorate their own clay gingerbread house.  Students will glaze their pottery on the last day of class and work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after last class.

Class Meets: November 4, 11, and 18

Suitable for ages 8-18

05
Nov
2026

Afterschool Pottery: Gingerbread House

November 5, 2026 3:45 pm - November 19, 2026 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Afterschool Pottery: Gingerbread House

Students will make  and decorate their own clay gingerbread house.  Students will glaze their pottery on the last day of class and work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after last class.

Class Meets: November 5, 12, and 19

Suitable for ages 8-18

07
Nov
2026

All Ages Pottery: Turkey Pinch Pot Vase

November 7, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Turkey Pinch Pot Vase

 Inspired by the classic handprint turkey, make a pinch pot turkey (with your hand as the tail) and turn it into a special holiday vase. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up 

07
Nov
2026

Youth Needle Felting: Thanksgiving Turkey!

November 7, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$60.00
Youth Needle Felting: Thanksgiving Turkey!

Create a festive Thanksgiving Day felt turkey while exploring fun, hands-on felting techniques.

Ages: 7-12

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