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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October 18
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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
Session 3
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November 29
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Session 3 🗓️ November 29 🗓️
Winter Ceramics: Clay and Celebration
Schedule: Saturdays | Nov 29 - Dec 20 | 1 - 2 pm | 4 Weeks | Ages 8-18
Celebrate the magic of winter through clay! In this festive ceramics class for youth, students will explore hand-building techniques while crafting pieces inspired by holiday traditions, cozy textures, and seasonal symbols. Projects include snowflake tiles and animal ornaments.
Participants will learn:
How to shape clay using slab, coil, and pinch techniques
Ways to add texture and detail using stamps, carving, and sculpting tools
How to create functional and decorative pieces like ornaments
Glazing basics with cool tones, metallics, and frosty finishes
How to reflect on their work and present it in a final winter showcase
Perfect for creative kids and teens, this course invites students to celebrate the season through clay, storytelling, and hands-on fun. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination and holiday spirit!
Session 3
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Week 1: Snowflake Tiles & Winter Textures
Focus: Slab technique, texture tools, symmetry
Project: Create 2–3 snowflake tiles using slab clay and texture tools (lace, stamps, natural objects)
Reflection Prompt: What does winter feel like to you—cold, cozy, magical?
Week 2: Animal Ornaments
Focus: Pinch and sculpting techniques, symbolism
Project: Sculpt 1–2 winter animal ornaments (e.g., fox, owl, deer, penguin) with holes for hanging
Reflection Prompt: What animal represents your winter personality or spirit?
Week 3: Glazing Magic
Focus: Glazing techniques, color theory, expressive finishes
Project: Glaze all bisque-fired pieces using winter tones—icy blues, silvers, whites, and warm golds
Reflection Prompt: What colors remind you of winter, and why?
Week 4: Winter Showcase & Reflection
Focus: Presentation, storytelling, celebration
Activity: Set up a mini art show and invite students to share one piece and its story
Reflection Prompt: What are you proud of creating this season?
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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
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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