Clay Parties for Family and Youth

Information

Rate: $52 per student (ages 6+)
*Pre-registration for 6 seats minimum is required to confirm a date
*Not for a party of adults (look here to book an Adult Party)

Length of Party: 2 hours

Parties FAQ

How to Book a Party

• Contact us at mail@clayartcenter.org to discuss dates and times for your party.

  • Let us know the age range, estimate of attendees, and possible dates.

  • Choose a project option (#1 or #2). See options below. For #2, you can pick a specific item to make.

• Once a date and time have been agreed upon, you will pay a deposit to secure the date and time.

• The week of the party date, you will pay for any remaining seats after you confirm the total attending students.

• Pick up of the work is usually 3-4 weeks after the date.

Details

• Deposit: 6 seats (minimum) will need to be purchased beforehand to confirm the date and time.

• Age: Participants must be at least 6 years old for the handbuilding project, and at least 10 years old for the pottery wheel project. These age considerations are in place because of physical and developemental considerations.

• Pickup: Projects will be available for pick up approximately 3-4 weeks after class

• Head count: We need final numbers and full payment 48 hours prior to the event.

• Materials: All materials and firing fees are included

• Scheduling: Parties need to be planned 2 WEEKS in advance of the event. Saturday afternoons and evenings are our best availability. Email us at mail@clayartcenter.org to schedule a party.

• Food and Drinks: Drinks and food are allowed during class, but this will shorten the lesson time. If you need additional time, we have a half-hour option you can purchase before or after the party for a fee of $60. We have picnic tables outside that you are welcome to use, weather permitting.

• Clean-up: Students and participants are expected to assist the teacher with cleanup after the lesson is over.

• Special Needs: Clay Art Center has instructors experienced teaching children with special needs. Please let our staff know and we will be sure to pair the best instructor with your child's party.

• School Groups: We also host school groups! Contact us for more details

• Cancellations: You may cancel up to 7 days before the party to get a full refund. If you need to cancel the week of the party, we will not be able to refund you unless it is a proven emergency.

• Experience-based, not object-based: While Clay Art Center makes every effort to help participants make beautiful and successful works of art during their party, we cannot guarantee perfect results because of the fragile and unpredictable nature of clay and the firing process. Works might crack or break during the firing or glazing process and glazes can have unpredictable results. As with any ceramic project, some objects might not make it through the firing process. These classes are geared towards a creative “making” experience rather than an end product. That said, projects made by party participants will be glazed and fired in a timely manner and with the utmost care.

Option 1: Intro to Pottery Wheel Party (Ages 10+)

Intro to Pottery Wheel Party (Ages 10+)

Ready for a fun and messy challenge? Try out the pottery wheel in an introductory pottery wheel class! Have fun learning the basics, and make something round, or not round, to keep! For a party of minors, a parent/guardian must be present in class.

• Each student learns on an individual pottery wheel.

• Students pick one piece to keep and will pick one glaze color at the end. Staff will glaze the projects at a later date

• Maximum of 10 or 12 students depending on the classroom available.

• This option is recommended if the students are open to the process, and not set on making a specific project. This is an introductory class for the technique.

Option 2: Sculpt and Paint Party (Ages 6+)

Sculpt and Paint Party (Ages 6+)

Handbuild, sculpt, and color trinket boxes, fairies, monsters, a cereal bowl, or whatever you like! For a party of minors, a parent/guardian must be present in class.

• Each student makes their own project by hand and paints the project with glaze in one session.

• Students keep one medium to large piece each, or two small pieces.

• Maximum of 14 students.

• This option is recommended if you want to make a specific project.