Kids
Classes in art and clay
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Kids’ Clay Classes
NEW! Three Days of Clay: Multi-Age Wheel
Instructors: MSS Staff
Tuesday-Thursdays, 3-4:30PM
Tuition: $100
Location: MSS Clay Studio
Enjoy some creative time in the studio in a 3-day wheel workshop! This class will focus on the fundamentals of making pottery on the wheel, from creating the form to putting some finishing touches on pieces. Students will be able to paint and decorate their work with colored slips, and a staff member will glaze and fire pieces. Anyone who already knows the basics of the wheel may continue at their own pace. This is a great class to take with family members or friends. Clay & materials provided/All levels/Ages 8 and up.
Adults are welcome to join this class, but must register for the session to participate and use clay.
Session 1: June 24-26 REGISTER>
Session 2: July 8-10 REGISTER>
Session 3: July 22-24 REGISTER>
Session 4: August 5-7 REGISTER>
Session 5: August 19-21 REGISTER>
NEW! Three Days of Clay: Multi-Age Hand Building
Instructors: MSS Staff
Tuesday-Thursdays, 3-4:30PM
Tuition: $100
Location: MSS Clay Studio
Get your hands in some clay while creating custom pottery pieces or sculpture using textures, tools, stamps, and colored slips. Instructors will guide students through making a specific project, but students are welcome to get creative with their own ideas while learning some key hand building techniques. This is a great class to take with family members or friends. Clay & materials providedAll levels/Ages 5 and up.
Adults are welcome to join this class, but must register for the session to participate and use clay.
Session 1: June 24-26 REGISTER>
Session 2: July 8-10 REGISTER>
Session 3: July 22-24 REGISTER>
Session 4: August 5-7 REGISTER>
NEW! Saturday Samplers: Multi-Age Wheel
Instructors: MSS Staff
Saturdays, 10-11:30AM
Tuition: $25
Location: MSS Clay Studio
Have you ever wanted to try a wheel-throwing pottery class? This 1-day class is a great introduction to this magical medium. Experience using a wheel while getting your hands in some clay. Learn about centering, shaping, and the process of making a pot on a wheel. This is a good class for children to take with their parents or grandparents, or adults who want to try out the wheel before committing to a longer class. Pieces made in this class will not be fired. This class is focused on practicing the process, so students will not take home a finished product. Introductory/Beginner level but more experience is welcome. Ages 8-Adult
Adults are welcome to join this class, but must register for the session to participate and use clay. Adults who will attend only to supervise do not have to register
Monday Multi-Age Wheel
Instructors: Abigail Wentz & Kristi Tolgyesi
Mondays, 3:30-5PM
Location: MSS Clay Studio
Do you like cups, bowls or making things to use? Then join us for mud play and wheel throwing skills. We will learn how to throw a pot on the wheel and decorate them with colored slips, carving or adding handles. In this class the studio assistants will take care of the glazing process. Just come and enjoy playing with clay and by the end of the session you’ll have pieces to keep for a lifetime. Ages 8 to adult
Adults are welcome to join this class, but must register for the session to participate and use clay.
Winter Session 3: March 10-31, Tuition: $140 RUNNING
Spring Session 1: April 7-28, Tuition: $105 REGISTER>
Spring Session 2: May 5-19, Tuition: $105 REGISTER>
Monday Multi-Age Hand Building
Instructors: Abigail Wentz & Kristi Tolgyesi
3:30-4:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Each class will introduce a project that teaches students various techniques used in pottery making, as well as one that triggers the imagination. Students can choose to make the project or work on their own idea. Guidance and skills will be given to bring their work to a successful finish. Fun is always in the mix! Ages 5 to adult
Adults are welcome to join this class, but must register for the session to participate and use clay.
Winter Session 3: March 10-31, Tuition: $100 RUNNING
Spring Session 1: April 7-28, Tuition: $75 REGISTER>
Spring Session 2: May 5-19, Tuition: $75 REGISTER>
Thursday Multi-Age Wheel
Instructor: Saisorn Peemanao
3:30-5PM
Location: Clay Studio
Do you like cups, bowls or making things to use? Then join us for mud play and wheel throwing skills. We will learn how to throw a pot on the wheel and decorate them with colored slips, carving or adding handles. In this class the studio assistants will take care of the glazing process. Just come and enjoy playing with clay and by the end of the session you’ll have pieces to keep for a lifetime. Ages 8 to adult
Adults are welcome to join this class, but must register for the session to participate and use clay.
Winter Session 3: March 6-27, Tuition: $140 RUNNING
Spring Session 1: April 3-17 Tuition: $140 REGISTER>
Spring Session 2: May 1-22 Tuition: $105 REGISTER>
Kids Art Classes In-Person & Online
All in-person classes will be following guidelines based on directives by the Governor and State of Vermont. A detailed email will be sent to you once you register and you can read our complete COVID 19 Safety Plan here.
NEW! After School Art – Nature Journaling
Instructor: Carrie Ade
Tuesdays 3:30-5PM
Tuition: $90
Location: Marbleworks
This class will be all about exploring the intersection of art and nature as students learn inspiring and meaningful approaches to recording their observations and experiences in the natural world.
Weather permitting, class time will be spent mostly outdoors in the studio garden and walkable areas of waterfront park as students create illustrative journal pages informed by the local environment. Students will learn about natural history of the area, be introduced to principles of scientific illustration, as well as learn effective design and layout concepts for their pages. There will be plenty of room for creativity as students choose their subjects, incorporate text as either information, poetry, or prose, and utilize a wide variety of artist mediums.
All levels/Ages 7-11 All materials and blank journal included
May 13 – 27 REGISTER>
NEW! After School Art – Paint What You Love!
Instructor: Carrie Ade
Tuesdays 3:30-5PM
Tuition: $85
Location: Marbleworks
In this three week after school class, children will have the freedom to explore, experiment, and test the limits while they paint what they love! Students will go more in depth each week as they develop skills, and most importantly begin to discover the artistic magic that can unfold when they start to hone in on what is important to them and the stories they can tell with their work.
In addition to learning the fundamental elements of creating a finished artwork and developing fluency and comfort with the painters mediums and tools, the class will focus on encouraging creativity and painting subjects that each student feels connected to. Each week students will be guided through their projects as they build confidence with their approach and experience the challenges and joy of self expression through a visual medium!
All levels/Ages 7-11 All materials included
Winter Session 4: March 11 – 25 RUNNING
All of our classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced artists. There are two comfortable studio spaces at the main building and an offsite painting studio. We encourage all students to go at their own pace in a relaxed environment. It is best to wear clothes that you can get dirty for Kids Classes!
Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are available to purchase. To use a gift certificate, please get in touch. We can tailor your gift to suit you.
Open Studio is for currently enrolled art, clay students, and monthly independent study. Independent Study students are invited to sign up on a monthly basis. Register with the school for a monthly fee of $100.00/month.
How to Register: Come join us! Sign up for classes at middleburystudioschool.corsizio.com.
How to pay?
Credit cards are accepted when registering at middleburystudioschool.corsizio.com. Payments can also be made by cash or check. Checks should be made out to the Middlebury Studio School and mailed or delivered to the Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Rte. 7, Middlebury, VT 05753. Please pay promptly to guarantee your space.
Refund Policy: No refunds given for student cancellations less than 7 days from start of class.
Questions? Please call the school with questions at (802) 458-8979 or email info@middleburystudioschool.org.
FOR ONLINE CLASSES
Please register and pay in advance with Corsizio (credit card) or by check (include your email address). Once you have registered we will invite you by email to our online Zoom class with the meeting number and password.
Middlebury Studio School
Clay Studio
2377 Route 7 South
Middlebury, VT 05753
MSS Marble Works
63 Maple St #8A
Middlebury, VT 05753
Office/MSS Marble Works Phone:
802-458-8187
Clay Studio Phone:
802-458-8979
