Ceramics: Teen Clay Time (Ages 11-17)

Clay is the way!Break away from the hardness of teen life and have fun with soft and squishy clay. Newbys and those familiar with clay can expect to have plenty of creative freedom. Our experienced instructor (a high school teacher and professional artist) will guide them in their journey.This class will offer teens the chance to learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel and hand-building for those who prefer it. Topics may include, coiling, pinching, and building methods for slab. Wheel lessons will cover techniques in centering, dropping the hole, and raising the walls. Emphasis during instruction will be placed on freedom of expression and exploration. Additional instruction will be woven into lessons to build knowledge in the areas of glazing and surface decoration.We recommend teens take this class a few times. While projects can very, practice and repetition in an instructor led environment are powerful tools for progressing. Students are highly encouraged to support each other and communicate with instructors their course related questions, needs, and curiosities!LOCATION:Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah

Please park on the NORTH side of the building and enter up the ramp to the front office. It is the really colorful side of the building.

INSTRUCTOR:This class is taught by Danielle. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

DROP-INS:This class is NOT open for drop-in students. Projects take multiple weeks to complete.