Creators' Clay Camp

Spend a warm summer week at the pottery studio, exploring the ins and outs of play, building, construction, expression, and exploration with clay!

About the Camp

More than just another camp, Morning Ceramics’ weeklong summer program is designed for kids ages 7-12 who are curious about making and creating. This hands-on experience takes place in a real working studio, where young artists get to explore, experiment, and bring their ideas to life under the guidance of working, professional ceramicists.

Creative Goals

Going beyond simply making projects, we’ll learn to think like an artist, experiment with new materials & ideas, and uncover the uniquely special connection of working with one's hands. Campers will not only get to experience the full process of making a piece (with finished projects ready for pick up a few weeks later!), but gain a deeper appreciation for creativity, craftsmanship, and the unique nuances of clay as an art making material.

Schedule

Each day is thoughtfully structured to encourage creativity, skill-building, and curiosity:

✨ Morning Warmup! – Getting our minds, hands, and sketchbooks ready to work!

✨ Demonstrations, Discussions, & Material Exploration – Hands-on, eyes-on, and dialogue based learning

✨ Snack Time – Nourishing our bodies & getting the creative juices flowing (BYO Snacks! NO NUTS PLEASE)

✨ Dirty Work – The fun stuff! Releasing our ideas into the materials, and seeing our visions come to life!

✨ Reflection & Clean Up – Reflecting on our experience throughout the day, journaling about what we learned, what we're proud of, and what we want to try next. Cleaning up and getting our space ready for the next day.

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Projects will explore various handbuilding & sculpture techniques throughout the week. To wrap up the week, campers will get a chance to try their hand at the potter’s wheel!

Led by Professional Ceramic Artists

This camp is taught by Angela R. & Carina K., both full time artists and two of Morning Ceramics’ resident makers. With years of experience in ceramics, children’s museum programming, and art education, both bring tried & true technical skill and an unparalleled warmth for clay, creating a space where kids can learn, explore, and grow as makers.

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Accessibility Accommodations

We are committed to making our space accessible and inclusive for all participants.

• Studio Access: Our main entrance includes a set of steps. However, an alternative accessible entrance is available upon request.

• Transportation of Clay: The average weight of a new bag of clay is 25 pounds. We are prepared to assist if you require assistance with transporting heavier items.

If you require any accessibility accommodations, mentioned above or otherwise, we kindly ask that you notify us prior to the start of class. This allows us to make the necessary arrangements in advance to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for everyone.

For accommodation requests or questions, please contact us at hello@morningceramics.com.

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Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let us know 7 days before your class/workshop begins. We are unable to offer refunds, transfers, or exchanges, within 7 days of the start of a class/workshop for any reason. Any refunds issued are subject to a 5% processing fee.