Create in Clay with the Pottery wheel (5-10yrs) Thursdays | Spring 2022

Teacher: Madeline Hall
Ages: 5-10 yrs
Dates:Thursday 6th January to 31st March (half term 17th February)
Time: 4pm-5pm
Location: Kite Studios

The Create in Clay courses have been designed to teach and explore all things clay. Starting from learning about design, colour and form to the very nature of clay; the way it is sculpted, the different techniques that can be used to do so, forming clay at the potter’s wheel.

While the outcome of finished pieces helps motivate students, our focus is on engaging everyone in the process while having fun in a relaxed, informal and inspirational environment. Students are encouraged to select pieces for further development. This approach removes the pressure to succeed that children and young people may sometimes experience, which can lead to a sense of preciousness or impact their self esteem. We also encourage good studio practice so that students become aware of risk assessing and maintaining best practice, including tidying up and taking responsibility for their work.

This course presents a great opportunity for students to build a sense of character while exploring their creativity and allowing free rein to give physical form to their imaginations. All of this is facilitated through a contemporary thematic curriculum which teaches observational skills and hones young inquisitive minds, while using the fun, hands-on and engaging medium of clay and all of the awesome creative outlets that it inspires.

Included in the Course price

All material and firing costs are included. We have shared drawing materials, clay, slips, glazes and pottery tools, which will now be provided in individualised kits for each child. Due to our covid compliant safety measures we now ask that all children be provided with their own apron or art shirt and a hand towel to bring to each class. We will also be providing each child with their own tool and materials kit for use during each class.

Please note that all Kite bookings are non-refundable unless cancelled by us (see our terms and conditions). If you need to self isolate due to COVID-19, please stay safe and do not visit Kite Studios. Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds but you can transfer your place to another child.

Trial classes (£25) are available and can be booked by emailing info@kitestudios.org. Once your trial is booked, you will receive a confirmation email.