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Wheel Throwing Clay (12-14)

WHEEL THROWING CLAY (12-14) Focusing on the fundamentals, this class will teach students the basics of how to throw pottery. They’ll learn how to reach fundamental goals, how to troubleshoot issues, and create custom forms...

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Youth Clay Studio (7-8)

YOUTH CLAY STUDIO (7-8) Take this opportunity to play in the mud! Students will learn a variety of handbuilding methods by creating pinch pots from clay balls, coiled forms, and slab tiles while making sculptures...

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Teen Ceramic Scuplture and Wheel Throwing (15-18)

TEEN FUNDAMENTALS: CERAMIC SCULPTURE AND WHEEL THROWING (15-18) Teen Fundamentals: Ceramic Sculpture and Wheel Throwing encourages students to learn the intricacies of working with clay to make amazing three-dimensional art. Learn sculptural hand-building techniques and...

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Youth Clay Studio (9-11)

YOUTH CLAY STUDIO (9-11) Take this opportunity to play in the mud! Students will learn a variety of handbuilding methods by creating pinch pots from clay balls, coiled forms, and slab tiles while making sculptures...

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All Levels Ceramics

ALL LEVELS CERAMICS Whether you’re new to the potter’s wheel, have a few classes under your belt, or independent and looking for a studio to create work in the company of other artists, this is...

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All Levels Ceramics

ALL LEVELS CERAMICS Whether you’re new to the potter’s wheel, have a few classes under your belt, or independent and looking for a studio to create work in the company of other artists, this is...

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Garden Totems Extravaganza

GARDEN TOTEMS EXTRAVAGANZA Do you love the idea of making your own garden or totem sculpture? Create fun and colorful garden totems for your yard in this 6-week class. Students will explore hand building techniques...

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Beginning Wheel Throwing

BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING Discover the joy of working with clay and making items you can use. Students will be introduced to the potter’s wheel and all its possibilities. Students will learn to make functional forms,...

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Intermediate, Advanced, and Independent Ceramics

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, AND INDEPENDENT STUDIO?CERAMICS Join fellow artists in a dynamic ceramics studio environment to strengthen your artistic voice, all while advancing your knowledge and understanding of form, construction, glazes, and surface design. The instructor...

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Advanced Techniques and Repetitive Forms

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND REPETITIVE FORMS Join fellow potters in this skill-building class inspired by production pottery techniques. Designed for intermediate to advanced students, this class will put emphasis on creating clean, consistent, and intentional forms...

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Intermediate, Advanced, and Independent Ceramics

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, AND INDEPENDENT STUDIO?CERAMICS Join fellow artists in a dynamic ceramics studio environment to strengthen your artistic voice, all while advancing your knowledge and understanding of form, construction, glazes, and surface design. The instructor...

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Beginning Wheel Throwing

BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING Discover the joy of working with clay and making items you can use. Students will be introduced to the potter’s wheel and all its possibilities. Students will learn to make functional forms,...

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All Levels Ceramics

ALL LEVELS CERAMICS Whether you’re new to the potter’s wheel, have a few classes under your belt, or independent and looking for a studio to create work in the company of other artists, this is...

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Youth Clay Workshop (5-6)

CLAY WORKSHOP FOR 5-6 YEAR-OLDS (3-week Workshop) ? Expand from crayons and construction paper into the world of 3D art! In this 3-week course, students will have an opportunity to explore the unique medium of...

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Handbuilding Clay (9-11)

HANDBUILDING CLAY: CERAMIC SCULPTURES (9-11) Work with your hands to create three-dimensional work in clay. Learn sculptural hand-building techniques and work with color using surface design applications and glazes. All levels are welcome; beginning students...

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Handbuilding Clay (12-14)

HANDBUILDING CLAY: CERAMIC SCULPTURES (12-14) Work with your hands to create three-dimensional work in clay. Learn sculptural hand-building techniques and work with color using surface design applications and glazes. All levels are welcome; beginning students...

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Spring Break Teen Ceramic Intensive

SPRING BREAK TEEN CERAMIC INTENSIVE (15-18) Teens of all skill levels are invited to join this wheel-throwing class! Students will learn the processes of making pottery- from wedging wet clay to glazing their pieces. Students...

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Clay Workshop (5-6)

2-DAY CAMP: CLAY WORKSHOP FOR 5-6-YEAR-OLDS In this short camp, young artists will learn methods of making pinch pots, coil plates, and miniature sculptures. In addition, campers will create various painting, drawing, and stamping projects...

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Clay Workshop (9-11)

2-DAY CAMP: CLAY WORKSHOP FOR 9-11-YEAR-OLDS In this short camp, campers will make a handful of projects while learning several exciting hand-building and glazing techniques. Campers now receive a Des Moines Art Center summer camp...

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Clay Creations (7-8)

CLAY CREATIONS (7-8) Experience clay hands-on! Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques to build sculptures, vessels, and tiles. Add finishing touches by carving and glazing your work. Caregivers will receive an email that the campers’...

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Clay Creations (9-11)

CLAY CREATIONS (7-8) and (9-11) Experience clay hands-on! Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques to build sculptures, vessels, and tiles. Add finishing touches by carving and glazing your work. Caregivers will receive an email that...

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Clay Creations (9-11)

CLAY CREATIONS (7-8) and (9-11) Experience clay hands-on! Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques to build sculptures, vessels, and tiles. Add finishing touches by carving and glazing your work. Caregivers will receive an email that...

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Handbuilding and Wheel Techniques (12-14)

WEEK-LONG CLAY WORKSHOP: HAND-BUILDING AND WHEEL TECHNIQUES (12-14) Work with your hands to create three-dimensional work in clay. Learn sculptural hand-building techniques and how to make vessels on the potter’s wheel. Finish your work with...

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Clay Creations (9-11)

CLAY CREATIONS (7-8) and (9-11) Experience clay hands-on! Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques to build sculptures, vessels, and tiles. Add finishing touches by carving and glazing your work. Caregivers will receive an email that...

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Handbuilding and Wheel Techniques (12-14)

WEEK-LONG CLAY WORKSHOP: HAND-BUILDING AND WHEEL TECHNIQUES (12-14) Work with your hands to create three-dimensional work in clay. Learn sculptural hand-building techniques and how to make vessels on the potter’s wheel. Finish your work with...

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Clay Creations (7-8)

CLAY CREATIONS (7-8) and (9-11) Experience clay hands-on! Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques to build sculptures, vessels, and tiles. Add finishing touches by carving and glazing your work. Caregivers will receive an email that...

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Clay Creations (9-11)

CLAY CREATIONS (9-11) Experience clay hands-on! Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques to build sculptures, vessels, and tiles. Add finishing touches by carving and glazing your work. Caregivers will receive an email that the campers’...

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Clay Creations (7-8)

CLAY CREATIONS (7-8) and (9-11) Experience clay hands-on! Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques to build sculptures, vessels, and tiles. Add finishing touches by carving and glazing your work. Caregivers will receive an email that...

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Handbuilding and Wheel Techniques (12-14)

WEEK-LONG CLAY WORKSHOP: HAND-BUILDING AND WHEEL TECHNIQUES (12-14) Work with your hands to create three-dimensional work in clay. Learn sculptural hand-building techniques and how to make vessels on the potter’s wheel. Finish your work with...

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Clay Creations (9-11)

CLAY CREATIONS(9-11) Experience clay hands-on! Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques to build sculptures, vessels, and tiles. Add finishing touches by carving and glazing your work. Caregivers will receive an email that the campers’ work...

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Handbuilding and Wheel Techniques (12-14)

WEEK-LONG CLAY WORKSHOP: HAND-BUILDING AND WHEEL TECHNIQUES (12-14) Work with your hands to create three-dimensional work in clay. Learn sculptural hand-building techniques and how to make vessels on the potter’s wheel. Finish your work with...

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Create with Clay and More (5-6)

CREATE WITH CLAY AND MORE! (AGES 5-6) This camp is for youngsters who love to make things with their hands! During the week, campers work with a variety of art materials while learning how to...

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Clay Creations (7-8)

CLAY CREATIONS (7-8) Experience clay hands-on! Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques to build sculptures, vessels, and tiles. Add finishing touches by carving and glazing your work. Caregivers will receive an email that the campers’...

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Clay Creations (7-8)

CLAY CREATIONS (7-8) Experience clay hands-on! Learn pinch, coil, and slab techniques to build sculptures, vessels, and tiles. Add finishing touches by carving and glazing your work. Caregivers will receive an email that the campers’...

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Handbuilding and Wheel Techniques (12-14)

WEEK-LONG CLAY WORKSHOP: HAND-BUILDING AND WHEEL TECHNIQUES (12-14) Work with your hands to create three-dimensional work in clay. Learn sculptural hand-building techniques and how to make vessels on the potter’s wheel. Finish your work with...

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