Kids and Clay Handbuilding - Ages 6+
Saturdays (11am-Noon) Handbuilding Class - No Experience Needed
Service Description
No Experience Needed • Ages 6+ This class includes TWO visits: one to create your clay project and a second visit the following week to glaze (paint) it. Whether your child loves to build, sculpt, or simply get creative with clay, our Kids & Clay Handbuilding Class is a fun introduction to working with clay. No experience is needed—just bring your imagination and be ready to get a little messy! Visit 1: Handbuilding Class During the first visit, participants will learn handbuilding techniques while creating a unique clay project. Our instructors will demonstrate the project of the week and guide students step-by-step through the process. Projects range from functional pieces to sculptural creations, such as little monster soap dishes, tic-tac-toe game boards, wall pockets, seasonal decorations, and more. Students are welcome to follow along with the weekly project or explore their own ideas with the help of our instructors. Each week we offer a different handbuilding project. To see what we’re making, check out our Instagram, where we share the project for the upcoming class. Visit 2: Glazing Your Project Leave your masterpiece with us to be bisque fired in the kiln. One week later, return the following Saturday between 10am–1pm to glaze and decorate your piece using our colorful selection of studio glazes. After glazing, the work will go through its final kiln firing. Finished pieces will be ready for pickup about one week after glazing. Properly glazed pottery is food-safe and made to be enjoyed for years to come. By appointment only. Online registration with payment is required to secure your spot. No Experience needed. Ages 6+. ***Children under 6 may join with an assisting adult—guardian’s tuition is included.*** (To Schedule, click "Book Now" then click "Check Next Available" ) What to bring/wear: -Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty (clay is messy!) -Apron/towel -Hair tied back for safety -No expectations and a good attitude ready for fun!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Classes are broken into 2 separate sessions: making and glazing. Glazing is a ONE HOUR session, which is included in over all price. Glazing takes place on Saturdays from 10am-1pm. If this time slot does not work for you, give us a call to schedule a time that works. Pieces must be picked up or glazed within 30 days of original make date, and will be donated or repurposed if not picked up within the 30 day time frame. Your finished glazed piece will be ready to pick up a week from the date you glazed. CANCELLATIONS Students must cancel at least 24 hours before their scheduled appointment or class to avoid a cancellation fee of 100% for the service cost. If you have an emergency and cannot make it to class, please give us a call at (941) 359-2773. In the rare event the studio has to close unexpectedly, make-up dates will be provided. FEES Prices listed include a 3% convenience fee on the order total and applicable sales tax on clay and supplies. *Prices, rates and fees are subject to change COLLECTING YOUR WORK Pieces must be picked up or glazed within 30 days of original make date. Once your pieces have been glazed; you can come pick them up! Your finished glazed piece will be ready to pick up a week from the date you glazed. Please call ahead of time to make sure your work is ready. Your pieces must be picked up within 30 days or they will become Sarasota Clay Company property. LIABILITY Sarasota Clay Company and its employees are not liable or responsible for any accidental injury to students or any loss or damage to personal possessions. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO Sarasota Clay Company reserves the right to take photographs and video recordings during classes, which may include students and their work. These images and videos may be used for promotional purposes in any media, in perpetuity, without compensation to students. FINISHED WORK Every effort is made to support students in producing well-made pieces. Due to the unpredictable nature of ceramics, Sarasota Clay Company and its team cannot be held liable for outcomes like cracking, breakage, kiln mishaps, or results that differ from your expectations. *Prices listed include a 3% convenience fee on the order total and applicable sales tax on clay and supplies. **Prices, rates and fees are subject to change.
Contact Details
1733 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
941-359-2773
sarasotaclaycompany@gmail.com