Potter’s Wheel: Ages 8–16
An introduction to wheel throwing and the principles of form, mass and texture. Learn through demonstrations and gentle guidance.
An introduction to wheel throwing and the principles of form, mass and texture. Learn through demonstrations and gentle guidance.
Learn a fun and fast printmaking process! Using markers, make a design on a printing plate and pull a single print by transferring the ink to paper.
Create sculptural art pieces using handbuilding techniques. Learn to make surface textures, build functional and non functional vessels and construct dimensional ceramic art works.
Learn different fabric dyeing techniques and creative ways to use them!
Create animals of all shapes and sizes! Whether they live under the sea, up in the sky, on the ground, or in a tree, our favorite creatures are sure to inspire lots of amazing art.
Create dynamic three-dimensional art using paper and cardboard.
Use recycled materials to craft bumblebees of different styles and shapes. Bee-related accessories—flowers, honeycombs, and maybe even a beehive—will also be created.
Discover the art of drawing anime and manga style with local student artist Paris Liu. Learn how to create a variety of characters from head to toe, while gaining drawing and design skills.
An introduction to wheel throwing and the principles of form, mass and texture. Learn through demonstrations and gentle guidance.
Let’s look at some of the most well-known pop artists such as Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. Create work that POPS through the use of a multitude of materials.
Learn a multitude of clay handbuilding techniques while creating sculptural art! Clay pieces will be underglazed and fired, but not clear coated with a shiny glaze. Learn about ways to add to your creation at home after firing.
Create a soft sculpture of a stuffed animal or fantastical creature. Learn how to design and construct a 3D soft figurine.
Spend the day taking time to practice and perfect your skills on the potter’s wheel!
Learn the craft of creating paper florals that look so real, you think they must have a scent! Make a variety of flower styles from start to finish. At the end of the day, you will have a beautiful bouquet.
All the colors of the rainbow will be explored throughout this week of fun-filled art making.
Fly through the sky and through the all the stars in the Milky Way. Make art inspired by all that can be seen—and unseen—in the vastness of outer space!
Explore the Wustum galleries to find inspiration from the community art exhibition, Cultural Reflections, then discover the wide variety of unique ideas and voices that can be found in RAM’s collection. Once you're thoroughly inspired, you can bring your ideas to life through a myriad of materials including clay, paint, paper, and more. A fabulous and fun week full of new experiences and art-making techniques!
Let's learn to sew! Make a stuffed animal pillow using simple, valuable sewing skills.
Make your canvas sing with spring! Design a spring scene on canvas, using all the light and bright colors of the season.
Learn to build functional art out of clay! Make pencil holders, trays, pinch pots, coil pots, and even a usable mug.