Handbuilding: For Kids
Workshop of 2 hours
See the calendar below for our availability.
Discover the basics of hand-building during this 2-hour session specially designed for children ages 6 to 12. Participants will learn the pinching technique and create one or two small pieces to decorate.
They’ll then explore different decoration techniques using colored underglazes to personalize their creations.
Prerequisite: None — no prior experience required.
Included
The clay needed to create 1–2 small pieces
All necessary tools and materials
Decoration with a selection of colored underglazes
Firing of the pieces
An apron provided by the studio for the duration of your session
Please note: We ask that you take the time to read all the information on this page and our studio guide before your session.
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We ask that you arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the start of your session and wait in our gallery area.
Please note: late arrivals of more than 5 minutes will not be admitted to the session in order to respect the organization of the class and the other participants. No refund or rescheduling is possible.
The instructor will invite you into the studio at the scheduled start time of your class.
A few recommendations before making pottery
Keep your nails short
Do not wear rings, bracelets, or watches
Wear clothing and shoes suitable for a workshop.
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Welcome & Explanation — 10 min
Introduction to the workshop and the different stages of the creative process.Demonstration — 20 min
The instructor demonstrates the hand-building techniques and explains the steps to follow.Creation — 1 hr
Children create their piece at their own pace, with the help and guidance of the instructor.Finishing & Decoration — 20 min
Adding details, textures, and decorations to personalize their creations.Cleaning — 10 min
Cleaning the equipment and workspace is part of the workshop. Pottery is also about learning to take care of your space!Conclusion — 10 min
Each child chooses one piece that will be fired and glazed with a transparent glaze. -
One piece, fired and glazed with a transparent glaze, is included in the workshop.
You will receive an email approximately one month after your session, when your piece is ready. Remember to check your spam or junk folder.
You will then have two weeks to pick up your piece during our pickup hours. Please present the confirmation email. Someone else can also pick it up for you, using this email as proof.
After this period, any unclaimed pieces will be donated.
Ceramics is a delicate process: cracks or breakage can occur during drying or firing. This is part of the learning process, which is why the workshop is primarily focused on the experience and discovery, rather than the final result.
We take the greatest care with your pieces, but some may be too fragile or damaged to be fired. In this case, an appropriate replacement item will be offered to you when you pick up your piece.
Thank you for your understanding and for trusting us as you discover ceramics!
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7 days or more before the workshop
Rescheduling or a full refund is possible.3 to 5 days before the workshop
Rescheduling is possible or a 50% refund.48 hours or less before the workshop
No refund or rescheduling is possible.Missed One-Time Workshop
Missed one-time workshops are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. We offer several dates, so choose the time that works best for you!
Late Arrivals
For one-time workshops, late arrivals of more than 5 minutes will not be admitted in order to respect the flow of the workshop and the other participants. No refund or rescheduling will be possible.