Afterschool Clay Classes

Youth Clay Classes 
Young artists will have fun learning the basics of clay in our 4 session weekly afternoon classes. Pinching, coiling, and slab construction are some of the techniques that will be explored followed by glazing. Class fee includes all materials and kiln firings to complete multiple fired ceramic artworks. (Ages 5+)
 
Wednesday Clay:
Time: 4-5pm
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22
Fee per student: $110
 
Thursday Clay:
Time: 4-5pm
Days: Thursdays
Dates: 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23
Fee per student: $110


Intermediate Youth Clay Class:
Young artists will enjoy further developing their handbuilding skills through more focused and independent projects along with being introduced to the pottery wheel. More advanced surfacing techniques will be explored, including high fire glazing. Class fee includes all materials and kiln firings to complete multiple fired ceramic artworks. (ages 11+)
 
Tuesday Intermediate Clay:
Time: 4-5:30pm
Days: Tuesdays 
Dates: 5/30, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21
Fee per student: $135

Summer Clay Camps

Young artists will have fun learning the basics of clay in these 3-day camps. Pinching, coiling, slab construction, wheel-throwing and glazing will be explored. 
Class fee includes all materials and kiln firings to complete multiple ceramic artworks. Bring a snack and a water bottle for break time. (ages 5+)
 
Kids Clay Camp 1
Time: 9am-12pm 
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: 6/28, 6/29, 6/30
Fee: $165
 
Kids Clay Camp 2
Time: 9am-12pm 
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: 7/12, 7/13, 7/14
Fee: $165
 
Kids Clay Camp 3
Time: 9am-12pm 
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: 7/26, 7/27, 7/28
Fee: $165
 
Kids Clay Camp 4
Time: 9am-12pm 
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: 8/9, 8/10, 8/11
Fee: $165
 
Kids Clay Camp 5
Time: 9am-12pm 
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: 8/16, 8/17, 8/18
Fee: $165
 
To REGISTER:
Email us at compassclay@gmail.com
Include your camp number and/or dates preference, child’s name, age and a contact phone number.
We will let you know asap if we have available seats in your preferred camp and will send you additional enrollment information!

Summer ART Camps

In addition to clay, we LOVE all ART mediums! We are excited to add a NEW Afternoon Art Camps to our Summer Youth Camp Schedule.
Young artists will use their imaginations while developing their painting and drawing skills. Cartooning, portraits, landscapes, still-life and abstraction are some of the subjects that may be explored while focusing on color, line and creativity. Whimsical, fun and not formulaic this class will encourage individual expression! Ages 6-12.
 
ART Camp #1
Times:1pm-4pm
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: 7/5, 7/6, 7/7
Fee: $150


ART Camp #2
Times:1pm-4pm
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dates: 8/23, 8/24, 8/25
Fee: $150


To REGISTER for ART Camps:
Email us at compassclay@gmail.com
and include which camp number you prefer, child’s name, age and a good contact phone number
and we will send you additional registration information!

Private Clay Parties for Kids

Celebrate your child’s next birthCLAY party at Compass Clay Studio, bring your Scout troop to learn about ceramics or just enjoy a fun activity with your favorites group of kids! Rate includes use of our classroom for 2 hours, instruction, clay, low-fire glazing, and all firings. You can pick up the finished works about 3 weeks after the party to allow time for drying and firings. We are happy to work with you and your children to design a unique project idea that everyone will love.  Pinch pot tea cups, animal masks, and coil vases are some ideas. 
$275 for 6 participants. ($25 per each additional participant.)

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For RESERVATIONS*
Call: (530) 208-7227
Email: compassclay@gmail.com


Private Party Cancellation and Project Confirmation Policy
A $50 deposit is required on all private event bookings. This deposit is fully refundable with a minimum of 48 hour cancellation notice. The deposit is non-refundable with cancellations made with less than 48 hour notice or on no-shows. To allow for studio set up, confirmation of party size and project type is needed within 48 hours of the event or the event will be cancelled without deposit refund.  ​