Kids Pottery Classes (Age 5-8)
Event description
These classes suit kids aged 5-8 years old.
The smile above says it all! Working with clay is fun!
Our emphasis in these classes is fun, creativity and exploration - not perfection!
We will get our hands dirty, explore clay and basic techniques for hand building.
Each week we will work on a new project. Every child will complete their project (with guidance) to their own level of creativity so each child's work will look slightly different.
Pottery is a great teacher. It helps to develop motor skills, helps us learn to manage emotions and feelings and build resilience and so much more. Everything does not always go to plan when working with clay, but that's ok, we can learn from it, fix it or start again. There are so many life lessons hidden in clay play.
For children aged 5-6 I recommend an adult stay to assist.
Children aged 7-8 may be left at class and collected at the end of class.
If your child has special needs an adult will be required to stay with them.
We will get dirty so please send your child in play clothes or bring an apron. Please also bring a water bottle for drinking.
Clay, basic glazes, firing and use of tools are included in price.
Please note: Pottery takes time! We need to allow time for the clay to dry before it is fired. Each piece will be fired twice so some pieces may need to be collected approx 7-10 days after completion of class.