Squish it, squash it, make it awesome
Beginner-friendly clay fun for kids who’d rather be making creations than doing homework.
You don’t need to be the next Picasso, just ready to get your hands messy and your imagination moving. Whether your kid has never touched clay before or they’ve already tried building questionable “sculptures” out of Play-Doh, these sessions are made for them.
We don’t care if your first try flops or if your dragon looks more like a turtle. In this studio, we cheer for every creative twist, happy accident, and “wait, that’s actually cool” moment.
We keep it fun, approachable, and pressure-free, so they leave with more than just pottery. They leave with confidence, creativity, and proof that they can make something from nothing.
You don’t need to be good at art, you just need hands. And maybe a wild imagination.
First session starts Saturday, September 6
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First session starts Saturday, September 6 🗓️
Fall & Halloween Ceramics: A Whimsical Clay Adventure
Schedule: Saturdays | Sept 6 – Oct 11 | 1 - 2 pm | 6 Weeks | Ages 8-18
Get ready for a season of spooky sculpting and autumnal artistry! In this joyful 6-week ceramics class, kids dive hands-first into the world of clay, crafting silly creatures, candy containers, magical pets, and more—all inspired by the charm of Halloween and fall. Each hour-long session is packed with laughter, creativity, and tactile exploration designed for young imaginations.
With kid-friendly techniques and themed projects, your child will learn the basics of hand-building while expressing their wildest seasonal ideas—from ghostly pinch pots to silly-sounding colors underglaze art. Plus, the final session transforms into a mini art carnival, celebrating every young artist’s hard work and creativity.
No experience needed—just enthusiasm and a love of spooky fun. Come join the clay party!
Lesson Plan
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Lesson Plan 👇🏻
Week 1: Spooky Pinch Pots
Project: Make silly or spooky pinch pot characters (pumpkin, cat, ghost, or monster face)
Skills: Pinch pot technique, texturing with stamps, tools, and nature
Creative Twist: Kids name their creature and add fun features like googly eyes or clay hats
Week 2: Magic Coil Creatures
Project: Coil-built fantasy pets (snakes, dragons, or spooky snails)
Skills: Coil rolling, score/slip attachment, creative sculpting
Add-On: Create a clay home for their creature (tiny cave or pumpkin hideout)
Week 3: Candy Holder Critters
Project: Slab-built containers shaped like animals or pumpkins to hold treats
Skills: Slab rolling, cutting, joining, lid fitting
Theme Prompt: “What creature would guard your Halloween candy?”
Week 4: Under-The-Glaze Magic
Project: Decorate bisqued pieces with patterns, faces, or story scenes
Skills: Underglazing, brush control, layering
Fun Element: Add glow-in-the-dark accents or “magical markings”
Week 5: Glaze Lab – Potion Colors!
Project: Glazing finished work with playful names like “Zombie Slime” or “Pumpkin Pop”
Skills: Brushing/dipping glaze safely, understanding color change
Optional: Let kids mix glazes or create themed color palettes
Week 6: Clay Carnival – Showcase & Games
Project: Set up their creations for a mini gallery walk
Activity: Clay scavenger hunt, spooky trivia, and “guess the glaze” game
Wrap-Up: Kids create an artist card or a “creature adoption certificate” for their favorite piece
Answers to
your questions
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Session one starts on Saturday, September 6 at 1pm.
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$275/person
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JuliArt Clay Studio tucked away in the warehouses behind the storefronts at 8700 Long Point Road. Drive down Ojeman Road (east side of the storefronts), and look for the third driveway on the left near the wood fence. We’re in Suite 409.
Pro Tip: Use 1829 Ojeman Road in your GPS or this handy-dandy Apple Maps Pin to locate us.
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Cancel for a full refund 48-hours BEFORE the start of the 6-week session. After that, consider your deposit a generous contribution to the arts.
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Session #2 starts October 18
Session #3 starts December (TBD)
HOUSTON-BASED POP ARTIST
Julia McLaurin
I’m a neo-pop artist (an artist influenced by pop art) and clay is my medium of choice. I challenge myself to show the beauty in everyday, otherwise mundane objects. Through the method of slab-building, I create ginormous, fun, and whimsical works of art!
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Yee Haw
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