Get an introduction to the pottery studio in this one-session ceramics workshop designed for young artists ages 8 and up. Participants will explore wheel throwing for the first time, learning foundational techniques to center clay, shape simple forms, and create small ceramic vessels. 

This hands-on pottery class emphasizes creative exploration, tactile learning, and skill-building in a supportive studio setting. No prior ceramics or pottery experience is required. Just bring curiosity and a willingness to work with clay. 

Perfect for kids and teens interested in trying a wheel-throwing ceramics class in a fun, safe environment! 

Tickets + Museum Admission  

• Registration is required and includes 1 spot.  

• Registration for this workshop does not include general Museum admission. If you’d like to explore the Museum, separate admission is required and available at the Welcome Desk. All participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult to explore the Museum.    

Drop-off + Pick-up  

• Location: Enter Artopia: NCM Creative Studios from the Union Street side of The New Children’s Museum, near the corner of Union and Island.  

• Program check-in is from 12:45 pm-1 pm. After class pick-up is from 3 pm-3:15 pm pm.  

• All artists must be signed in and out of each session. Only adults listed at registration may pick up your child. Please confirm your authorized adult list at drop-off. We cannot release artists to anyone not listed or without valid ID.  

Questions about parking, accessibility, or our cancellation policy?  
Visit our Artopia: NCM Creative Studios FAQs page for all the details you need to plan your visit: https://thinkplaycreate.org/artopia-faqs/