After-School Beginning Ceramics
Instructor: Teresa Oler
Wednesdays, April 1 – May 6 | 3:30PM-4:45PM
6-Week Program
This after‑school ceramics class offers a fun, hands‑on introduction to working with clay for children. Students will explore foundational handbuilding techniques while creating both functional and decorative pieces—such as vessels, tiles, small sculptures, and imaginative clay creations.
Techniques Students Will Learn:
Pinch forming
Coil building
Slab construction
Basic sculpting and shaping
Texture and surface design
Introduction to glazing and kiln firing
Skill level: Beginner. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to get a little messy.
Age: 8+
Youth Registration (Age 8+): $235 (includes all materials and supplies needed for the 6-week program)
Registration Deadline: March 26
About the Instructor:
Teresa Oler received her BFA in Sculpture, along with a certificate in K-12 Art Education. She taught middle and high school art for three years in Utah and Arizona before working as a full‑time artist until the birth of her son. Since then, she has continued to learn, experiment, and create at a quieter pace. In her spare time she enjoys learning new skills, watching Asian dramas, and hanging with her wonderful husband and son.
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