Youth Ceramics Afterschool Series

Youth Ceramics: At the Wheel Series  

Join us in the Artopia: NCM Ceramics Studio after school for a hands-on, skill-building 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. 

This four-week series is specifically designed for:  

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

These classes are intentionally intimate, small-group experiences with limited seating. Register now to secure your artist’s spot today.  

JOIN US FOR A SERIES

Not seeing the right age range or schedule, or not ready to commit to a full four-week afterschool series? Check out our Art Afterschool Series or our Weekend Ceramics Workshops.

Our weekend workshops offer a flexible, one-day introduction to ceramics for kids, teens, and families, making them a great way to get comfortable in the studio, try wheel throwing or handbuilding, and see if a longer afterschool series is the right fit.

Youth Ceramics: At the Wheel Series (Ages 8-10): 2/2 - 3/2

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.  

Register now to secure your artist’s spot today! 

SIGN UP FOR THIS SERIES

Youth Ceramics: At the Wheel Series (Ages 11-13): 2/4 - 2/25

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.  

Register now to secure your artist’s spot today! 

SIGN UP FOR THIS SERIES

Youth Ceramics: At the Wheel Series (Ages 11-13): 3/4 - 3/25

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.  

Register now to secure your artist’s spot today! 

SIGN UP FOR THIS SERIES

Youth Ceramics: At the Wheel Series (Ages 8-10): 3/9 - 3/30

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.  

Register now to secure your artist’s spot today! 

SIGN UP FOR THIS SERIES

Questions + Additional Info

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.

Artopia FAQs

Note: Artopia staff will support the finishing steps—trimming and glazing—after class, allowing students to stay focused on skill-building and gaining confidence at the wheel. While we do our best to 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! Each participant will be guided toward completing one piece suitable for glazing, firing, and taking home after the course. Additional pieces may be finished and fired for an added fee.

Hours This Week

We’ll be closed Thur, 1/1 and back open Friday and all weekend long, 9am-4pm. 

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