Pottery workshop for children (all ages)

(9:00 AM - 3:00PM) Monday-Friday Daily

- Your child will create a full set of functional clayware (bowl, cup, and plate) throughout the week—pieces they can proudly use daily!

- Focuses on: Hand-building techniques, glazing, and Chinese ceramic traditions.

In this workshop, kids will explore the magic of hand-building and wheel-throwing to create their very own full set of functional clayware- pieces they can proudly use in their everyday lives!

Pottery Skills & Emotional Therapy Benefits in Clay Camp

Monday

- Pottery Skills:

- Wheel: Basic throwing (centering, pulling walls), shaping symmetrical forms (cups/bowls).

- Hand-Building: Slab construction, smoothing seams, creating functional tableware (saucers/plates).

- Emotional Therapy:

- Mindfulness: Focus on centering clay mirrors grounding techniques.

- Accomplishment: Quick results (finished pieces) boost confidence.

Tuesday

- Pottery Skills:

- Wheel: Trimming (precision carving), throwing larger forms (belly pot).

- Hand-Building: Sgraffito (controlled carving), underglaze application (color theory).

- Emotional Therapy:

- Patience: Trimming requires calm, deliberate movements.

- Self-Expression: Decorating with sgraffito encourages emotional release through art.

Wednesday

- Pottery Skills:

- Wheel: Complex forms (teapot body), refining proportions.

- Hand-Building: Functional sculpting (spoons), layered underglazing.

- Emotional Therapy:

- Problem-Solving: Teapot-making fosters adaptability.

- Tactile Comfort: Spoon shaping is meditative and soothing.

Thursday

- Pottery Skills:

- Wheel: Precision trimming (lids/spouts), fitting functional parts.

- Hand-Building: Assembling (attaching handles/spouts), teamwork (if collaborating).

- Emotional Therapy:

- Attention to Detail: Focused work reduces anxiety.

- Pride in Craft: Completing a teapot builds self-esteem.

Friday

- Pottery Skills:

- Wheel/Hand-Building: Final refinements, glazing prep.

- Emotional Therapy:

- Closure: Reflecting on progress provides emotional satisfaction.

- Letting Go: Accepting imperfections before firing parallels resilience.

Therapeutic Themes Across the Week:

1. Stress Relief: Repetitive motions (wheel-throwing, carving) lower cortisol.

2. Emotional Regulation: Structured creativity channels emotions productively.

3. Growth Mindset: Mistakes (collapsed pots, cracks) teach adaptability.

4. Pride & Identity: Taking home finished pieces reinforces self-worth.

Clay camp isn’t just about pottery—it’s a holistic experience blending skill-building with emotional healing. 🎨💖