KIDS CLAY ROOM

a pottery studio for children.

773.416.4511

info@kidsclayroom.com

2646 N. HALSTED ST. CHICAGO, IL 60614

HANDBUILDING CLASSES

Handbuilding is the method of manipulating clay using ones hands and hand held tools. Children will use slab, coil and pinch techniques to create and paint ceramic projects. Basic project shapes are predetermined for each class of the session. All classes are drop off classes. Completed pieces will be ready for pick up in approximately 3 weeks.​​

MAKE UP POLICY: Please review the information below. 

  • Students will be permitted one make-up class per session.
  • Make-ups usually entail coming in earlier for one or more classes, depending on the project missed. Depending on availability, make ups may be conducted on a different day of the week than the original class.
  • Please inform us by email at least 2 hours prior to the class time if your child is unable to attend a class. We are unable to provide make-ups for classes missed without prior notification.​​


For ages 5 to 9 (must be 5 at the start of the session)

Clay Handbuilding Class

4:30 to 5:45 pm, 6 week Session, $240
- Mon10/28 to Mon 12/16 (no class on 11/11, 11/25)

This is a structured, instruction based class where different projects and techniques are introduced to students. Step by step instruction are given to make, decorate and paint fun clay projects.


​For ages 10 and up

Clay Handbuilding Class/Independent Study
4:30 to 5:45 pm, 6 week Session, $240
​-Tue 10/29 to Tues 12/10

Join in on the instruction based class or work on your own personal projects. This class is designed to allow older kids with or without experience explore clay at their own pace. The instructor is available for guidance with sculpture, coil, slab and pinch techniques. Student will explore all aspects of clay handbuilding from a lump of clay, to painting and glazing projects.


REGISTER FOR HANDBUILDING