Looking for inspiring art classes after school in San Diego?
Join us at Artopia: NCM Creative Studios for our Youth Ceramics: At the Wheel Series, a four-week, hands-on program where young artists explore the art of wheel-throwing and create functional ceramic forms.

Current Session: Youth Ceramics: At the Wheel (Ages 11-13)

Dates: Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29
Times: 3:15–5:15 pm

Students will get the chance to give wheel-throwing a spin, focusing on three essential techniques: centering, opening, and pulling, the foundation for creating bowls, cups, and vases.

Participants will:

• Learn and practice fundamental wheel-throwing techniques
• Build confidence at the wheel while exploring form and function
• Create one piece suitable for glazing, firing, and taking home
• Engage in a supportive, small-group, hands-on environment
• Connect the creative process to contemporary ceramics practices

Note: Artopia staff will support trimming and glazing after class, so students can stay focused on skill-building. While we prepare pieces for firing, not all beginner work is kiln-safe. This series emphasizes the creative process and skill development over producing a perfect finished product.

What Kids Gain from Youth Ceramics

Each series helps your child:

• Develop technical ceramic skills and hand-eye coordination
• Strengthen creative confidence
• Gain patience, focus, and problem-solving skills
• Express themselves through three-dimensional forms
• Build a foundation for future ceramics exploration

Plan Your Visit

Classes take place after school in Artopia: NCM Ceramics Studio, located inside The New Children’s Museum in San Diego.

Have questions about parking, accessibility, or our cancellation policy?
Visit our Artopia: NCM Creative Studios FAQs page: https://thinkplaycreate.org/artopia-faqs/

Ready to register? Give your child the chance to create, explore, and grow through hands-on ceramics making!