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Ceramic Whistles!
Saturday, 9:00 am
April 25th | Ages 9-14

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Class:

Join ceramicist, Charity, as she teaches how to build your very own whistle! In this class, students will learn fundamental skills in hand building to create their very own unique whistle.

What You’ll Learn:

During this class, students will learn the fundamental steps to create their own ceramic whistle.

These include :

  • Building with pinch pots
  • Adding simple attachments
  • Basic finishing techniques
  • Simple surface decoration

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of this class, students will have learned some introductory skills to hand building and will have their very own whistle!

(Student work will go through two firings after the workshop has been completed. Baker Hunt will provide glaze options for the students and will glaze their work for them. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and is available for pick up on a later date.)

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan 

 

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Youth Handbuilding
Saturday, 9:00am
March 21 – April 11 | Ages 9-14

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Explore the magic of clay as we create beautiful pieces of pottery, in a positive and creative atmosphere. This class focuses on the foundations of clay handling, technique development, glazing, and decorating as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

What You’ll Learn:

Student’s will learn fundamental skills in handbuiling such as building from pinch pots and coils, introductory surface decoration, and the basics of glazing.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students taking this class will learn introductory skills in ceramics and will leave with 2-5 pieces.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Intermediate Handbuilding
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm
March 17 – May 5 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Explore the magic of clay as you learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay when you develop more advanced handbuilding techniques from previous handbuilding classes, to create both functional and sculptural work. Students will explore advanced pinching, coiling, slab making, and surface alteration as they work on teacher-led projects and practices. Come join us and create your next favorite fictional piece or your new favorite piece of home décor!

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions to develop more in-depth hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling, slab-making., unique shaping techniques, and surface manipulation to create functional and/or sculptural ceramic projects designed by the instructor.

*It is preferred that students have previously take a beginning handbuilding course before rolling, or have previous clay working experience.*

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-9 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: March 13th 

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan  

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  4. (Optional but recommended) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  5. (Optional but recommended) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items:

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  3. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Beginner Handbuilding
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm
March 17 – May 5 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Explore the magic of clay as you learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay to create pottery and sculpture.  Students will create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware as they work on teacher-led projects and practices. Come join us and create your next favorite fictional piece or your new favorite piece of home décor.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions to develop various hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling, slab-making., unique shaping techniques, and surface manipulation to create functional and/or sculptural ceramic projects designed by the instructor.

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-9 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: March 13th 

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  4. (Optional but recommended) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  5. (Optional but recommended) Plastic bags for wrapping work
  6. Notebook & pencil/pen

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items:

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  3. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Ceramic Cats : Smitten Kittens
Friday, 6:00 pm
February 13 | Ages 14-99+

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Class:

Are you FELINE the love? Join ceramicist Charity in making a smitten kitten. This is perfect for your favorite partners in crime, couples, or even just a way to treat yourself this Valentines Day. Take the opportunity to either have your very own smitten kitten, or have a whole litter with your crew!

What You’ll Learn:

During this class, students will learn the fundamental steps to create their own ceramic cat.

These include :

  • Slab building
  • Slipping and scoring
  • Basic finishing techniques
  • Simple surface decoration

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of this class, students will have learned some introductory skills to hand building and will have their very own ceramic cat!

(Student work will go through two firings after the workshop has been completed. Baker Hunt will provide glaze options for the students and will glaze their work for them. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and is available for pick up on a later date.)

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan 

Recommended: Ages 14-15 years of age be accompanied by a paying Adult (16+).

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Natural Art Camp
5-Days | June 15th – June 19th
9:00am-3:00pm | Ages 9 to 12

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CAMP Theme:

Campers will learn how to use objects from nature (leaves, stones, sticks, seeds, flowers, clay) to create unique works of art.

What You’ll Discover:

In this whimsical week long camp, you will learn how to turn everyday natural objects into tiny personalized works of art. We’ll explore the outside world all around our beautiful campus gathering materials to create fun, natural artworks. We will spend a lot of time outside, but also inside a giant bell tent pitched in the side yard.

What You’ll Create:

In this camp, you will create fun projects using natural objects to create weavings, a pinch pot, sculptures, paint brushes, and more. We will use flower petals, sticks, and seeds in new ways, and create ‘nature people’ then learn to take photos of them in a fun, whimsical setting.

Before & After-care Available:

Before & After-care provides additional time before and after camp for early drop-offs and late pick-ups. Before-Care starts at 8am, and After-Care ends at 4pm. To enroll, add the Before & After-care “ticket” to your registration.

Deadline to register: May 15, 2026

Camp Instructor: Charity Rust-Jordan

Supply List

  • All Supplies Included.

 

Youth Handbuilding
Saturday, 9:00am
January 10 – January 31 | Ages 9-14

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Explore the magic of clay as we create beautiful pieces of pottery, in a positive and creative atmosphere. This class focuses on the foundations of clay handling, technique development, glazing, and decorating as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

What You’ll Learn:

Student’s will learn fundamental skills in handbuiling such as building from pinch pots and coils, introductory surface decoration, and the basics of glazing.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students taking this class will learn introductory skills in ceramics and will leave with 2-5 pieces.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Instructor:  Charity Rust-Jordan

Supply List

All Supplies Included