Youth Arts Programs
Spring Youth Arts Workshops
Clay Creations: Tiles, Birds and Mugs
Jeanne Aurelius
Workshop ID: YA1201
Date: Sat • Mar 3, 10, and 17
Time: 10am to Noon
Medium: Clay • Level: Age 7 and up
Member Tuition: $75* • Non-Member Tuition: $90*
*Includes materials and firing fees
Concept
Kids are welcomed into the professional Clay Studio at the Peninsula School of Art this winter! Come for three Saturdays in a row, and try your hand at a variety of clay projects, both decorative and useful, and master the techniques of hand-building. Objectives will include exploring the 3-dimensional form, creativity, pattern, shape, texture, and increasing skill with clay.
Experience
We will use tried-and-true techniques to create some beautiful pieces worthy of display, including tile self-portraits, and learn different techniques for creating bowls with handles and feet. Next hand-build birds of every type and create a mug for your favorite beverage. Finally paint your pottery with colorful underglazes. The work will be fired and be available for pick up at a later date. Bring a smock or old shirt and dress to get messy!
Instructor
Jeanne Aurelius is a recognized clay artist and teacher, specializing in workshops and hand-building and tile-making. Working with her husband David, they have completed several large public school tile murals, and operate Clay Bay Pottery in Ellison Bay. www.ClayBayPottery.net
Family Art Days
- Drop in from 9am-Noon
- Third Saturday of each month
- Free
- Open to all families and children ages 3 to 17
- No registration necessary
- Spend as little- or as much- time as you like
Feb 18 • Sculpture & Printmaking
Mar 17 • Drawing & Sculpture
Apr 21 • Flip Books & Sculpture
May 19 • Drawing, Painting & Outdoor Sculpture
Most projects are ready to take home the day of the event, otherwise we ask that you pick up your projects within the next month. Projects not picked up by the end of May will be re-purposed or recycled.
Family Art Days are sponsored in part by a grant from the Target Foundation.