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Join us in the Artopia: NCM Ceramics Studio after school for a hands-on, skill-building 4-week series at the pottery wheel! 

In this introductory four-week course, your young artist will get the chance to give wheel-throwing a spin. This engaging, hands-on experience focuses on three essential techniques for working at the wheel: centering, opening, and pulling—the foundation for creating functional forms such as bowls, cups, and vases.   

Designed for beginners and budding ceramicists alike, this series helps build confidence at the wheel and lays the groundwork for future ceramics offerings.  

These four-week Afterschool series are small group experiences with limited seating and specifically designed for:   

  • Ages 8-10 / Grades 3-5 | Monday | 4pm – 6pm  
  • Ages 11-13 / Grades 6-8 | Wednesday | 4pm – 6pm  

Register now to secure your artist’s spot today! 

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 3:45 pm-4 pm. After class pick-up is from 6 pm-6:15 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/     

Youth Ceramics: At The Wheel (Ages 8-10)

Feb 23, 2026 4pm-6pm
Cost
$260 Members $280 Non-members
Contact

info@thinkplaycreate.org
619.233.8792

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Special Holiday Hours

We’ll be closed 12/24 + 12/25 and open every other day, including Tue from 9am-4pm. Happy Holidays!

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