Squish it, squash it, make it awesome
Beginner-friendly clay fun for kids who’d rather be making creations than doing homework.
meets Saturdays from 1 - 2pm
You don’t need to be good at art, you just need hands. And maybe a wild imagination.
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.
Session 2
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Session 2 🗓️ October 18 🗓️
Thanksgiving Ceramics: Clay and Gratitude
Schedule: Saturdays | Oct 18 - Nov 22 | 1 - 2 pm | 6 Weeks | Ages 8-18
Celebrate the season of thanks by crafting ceramics that tell stories of family, harvest, and gratitude. In this beginner-friendly class for youth, students will explore the essentials of clay—slab, coil, and pinch building—while creating meaningful pieces inspired by Thanksgiving traditions and fall symbolism. Think gratitude tiles, cornucopia bowls, and animal totems that represent connection, warmth, and seasonal charm.
Participants will learn:
How to shape clay using slab, coil, and pinch techniques
Ways to add texture and detail using stamps, carving, and additive sculpting
Symbolic storytelling through animal forms and personalized surface decoration
Glazing basics to finish pieces with autumn tones and expressive effects
How to reflect on their work and present it in a final gratitude circle and mini art show
Perfect for creative kids and teens, this course invites students to explore clay as a medium for self-expression and seasonal celebration. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination and a heart full of thanks.
Session 2
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Week 1: Thankful Tiles
Objective: Introduce slab building and texture tools
Project: Create a series of tiles with words, textures, or drawings of gratitude
Studio Habits: Express, Stretch & Explore
Week 2: Cornucopia Bowl
Objective: Practice coil building and symbolic design
Project: Create a horn-of-plenty bowl filled with sculpted fruits or veggies
Studio Habits: Observe, Develop Craft
Week 3: Harvest Animal Totems
Objective: Explore pinch pot and additive sculpting
Project: Sculpt animals like turkeys, foxes, or owls that represent fall and family
Studio Habits: Envision, Reflect
Week 4: Texturing & Detailing Totems
Objective: Enhance sculptural work with texture, carving, and symbolic detail
Project: Add surface textures, facial features, patterns, and personal symbols to the Harvest Animal Totems
Studio Habits: Develop Craft, Express
Week 5: Glazing
Objective: Introduce glazing techniques and color theory
Focus: Glaze the Thankful Tiles, Cornucopia Bowl, and Harvest Animal Totems
Studio Habits: Develop Craft, Reflect
Week 6: Glazing & Reflection
Objective: Finalize work and share stories
Project: Participate in a gratitude circle or mini art show
Studio Habits: Reflect, Present
Answers to
your questions
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All sessions are held on Saturdays from 1 - 2pm.
Session 1: September 6 - October 11 (6 weeks)
Session 2: October 18 - November 22 (6 weeks)
Session 3: November 29 - December 20 (4 weeks)
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6-week sessions cost $275/person
4-week sessions cost $200/person
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1 hour (1-2pm)
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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 November 29
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