Youth Clay - Nov 2022 - NOW FOR TWO AGE GROUPS!
NEW - CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR TWO AGE GROUPS!
If you’ve taken this class before, projects will be different.
Students will learn handbuilding techniques for sculpting and creating with earthenware clay including pinch, coil, and slab methods. They will experiment with shape and texture with projects such as pinch pots, and slab ornaments. They will also have the opportunity to glaze their creations with our colorful collection of glazes before bringing their work home. All firing and materials are included. Open to all skill levels.
7-11 year olds: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30pm
12+ year olds: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30pm
Instructor: Katie Russell
Cost: $72 per student, per session
Session 1: (4 weeks) 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8
Session 2: (4 weeks) 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6
Registration online only. We will not be taking registrations in person or over the phone at the DCA.
Space is limited. Maximum of 10 students per session. You must agree to full COVID guidelines listed on the website. Be advised that we will be following all mandated covid restrictions as announced. We are asking all users of the arts center to follow safe social distancing measures. Hand sanitizer is available in public places throughout the building. If you are sick, please stay home. Check our website for current guidelines and hours of operation. Please refer questions to dc4arts@downriverarts.org
Fine print:
Adults are welcome to stay at the arts center during class time, but we request that you not participate in the class. Please be mindful that (especially during covid restricted times) we have a limited number of bodies allowed in a space. Also, our instructors are there to teach the children, and adults may be distracting to the group. Feel free to roam the building, visit our main floor gallery, lounge in the hallway, explore the auditorium or create art. Wifi is available as well as spaces for you to work.
It is the guardian’s/student’s responsibility to stay home if you are sick. If you have a fever, stay home. If someone in your house is sick, stay home. If you have allergies and can’t control sneezing, and cough please stay home. If you have been exposed or if you show signs of Covid-19, please stay home. If you miss a class, we will work with you on getting the instructions home to students, or possibly have an online option. If class is cancelled by the DCA or Executive Orders, we will refund your remaining classes.
Maintain 6 feet distance from person-to-person at all times. Facemasks are encouraged at the present time of publishing this event, however could be required if executive orders mandate them. Hand sanitizer is available for immediate use at the front entrance and entrance into each of our common areas. Parents please drop off and pick up your children outside when possible.
All students will be requested to use hand sanitizer as they enter the classroom common area. Please wash hands with soap and water for at least 30 seconds after touching metal surfaces, sneezing, coughing, blowing your nose or using the restroom. In the case of being diagnosed with Covid-19 or show symptoms, immediately notify the DCA by email at dc4arts@downriverarts.org.
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the terms listed above.
