Level: ages 6-10

July 12 - July 26, 2022

Tuesdays

5-6pm

3 weeks

Instructor: Michelle Beyman

Fee: $155

In this fun summertime class, we’ll be going with a “Down by the Sea” theme and experimenting with all things Clay!

Students will learn about different clay forms (pinch pots, coil, slabs & tiles), design and patterning, red & white clays, rainbow color & bursting crystal glazes, and decorative materials (feathers, beads, ribbon, wire, pipe cleaners). They’ll also learn how to mix glazes to create other colors, and see how crystal, crackle and textured glazes change the look of their creations after fired in a hot kiln. All clay and glazes used are non-toxic, and firings are done off-site in a kiln.

Working with clay is a lot of fun… but also very beneficial to children!*  They learn: Dexterity (using their hands/fingers as tools), visual awareness (hand/eye coordination), how to explore their curiosity, shapes and how they relate to each other, math skills and measuring, how to work with others and take pride in accomplishment! Creating with clay has a calm, soothing effect and is a nice way to end the school day! *http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-importance-of-art-in-child-development/

Supplies:  All supplies and firing fees are provided by RAC and are included in the price.  Students should bring a smock or wear clothes that can get messy.

Our instructor, Michelle Beyman, known as “Mrs. B, Mrs. Clay & ClayLady”, teaches all ages about clay, painting/drawing & mixed media. She is a ceramicist and mixed-media artist who loves to visit museums, sculpture parks, exhibits and other artists’ studios throughout the world to inspire her students.

 

A note about Covid compliance:  You can be assured that RAC is doing everything possible to keep its customers and staff safe from the Corona Virus.  Our studio is spacious and airy with excellent air circulation and plenty of room for people to stay safely distanced from one another.  While our studio can easily accommodate up to 20 people, we are only allowing a maximum of 9 students and one teacher at a time.   Every student will have a 6 foot table of their own on which to work and will have their own set of supplies.

All unvaccinated students will be asked to wear masks and have their hands sanitized before and after every class.  Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance and exits to the studio and all shared spaces and equipment will be thoroughly disinfected before and after every class.   As always, please do not come to the studio if you are feeling sick or have the following symptoms:  cough, fever, shortness of breath (other than the excitement of seeing us), sudden loss of smell or taste, chills, body aches, or sore throat.

Below are examples of student work: