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Wheel-throwing Camp • Ages 8-11 • July 20 - July 24 • 9AM-12PM • HILL

$375
Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 8 - 11

Open to students of all skill level! Each camp includes hands-on assistance to help every camper grow in wheel-throwing, trimming, and glazing, and a quick break in the middle for snacks and activities.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up / Drop-off:Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.

Will run

Wood Camp • Ages 13-16 • July 20 - July 24 • 9AM-12PM • MAIN

$375
Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 13 - 16

Spark your child's creativity and introduce them to the exciting world of woodworking! In this fun and safe camp, young learners will learn basic woodworking skills while crafting their own unique projects. Instructors will cover the basics of woodworking tools (supervised) and will work with students on a variety of projects. Because these camps require a higher level of focus and dexterity, they’re only for the older kiddos, but don’t worry, we cover safety first.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off: Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.

Full Course

Metal Camp • Ages 9-12 • July 20 - July 24 • 1PM-4PM • MAIN

$395
Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 1 pm

Ages: 9 - 13

This exciting new camp is available to all skill levels and is a great introduction to several metalworking skills. Over the week, students will learn the basics of cold metalworking with hand tools, as well as forging with hot metal and even some welding! Don’t worry, our instructors will be sure to cover safety too. But due the higher level of focus and dexterity needed, these camps are only available to preteens and teens.

What to Wear in the Metals Studio? You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing, long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off: Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.

Full Course

Print Camp • Ages 9-12 • July 20 - July 24 • 1PM-4PM • MAIN

$305
Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 1 pm

Ages: 9 - 12

Relief printing, block carving, ink, oh my! Students will learn about the techniques of printmaking, engage with tools and materials, and design and print a plate. Come have some fun in our printmaking studio this summer! This one will have some sharp tools and permanent inks, so it’s just for the older kiddos.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off: Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.

Full Course

Wheel-throwing Camp • Ages 10-13 • July 20 - July 24 • 1PM-4PM • HILL

$375
Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 1 pm

Ages: 10 - 13

Open to students of all skill level! Each camp includes hands-on assistance to help every camper grow in wheel-throwing, trimming, and glazing, and a quick break in the middle for snacks and activities.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off:Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, February 2.

Will run

Wood • Adult • Level I: Woodworking • Mon (Jul 20 - Aug 10) • $280 • MAIN
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Wood • Adult • Level I: Woodworking • Mon (Jul 20 - Aug 10) • $280 • MAIN

$280

with Leandro Barriga

Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Curious how to use milling machinery– table saw, chop saw, jointer, and plainer? This beginner-level class will focus primarily on milling: the fundamental process of measuring, cutting, and preparing wood for a project. Over the course of 4 weeks, you'll learn how to safely use several of our milling machines to cut and shape wood, as well as some of the basics of joinery (joining pieces of wood together), and shaping and finishing with hand tools. We'll walk you through the whole process of creating a simple but beautiful functional piece that you'll want to brag to all your friends about.

This class has no prerequisites and is open to beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike, but our Wood Studio has some safety basics before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment): 

  •  Please come dressed in close-toed shoes, a shirt that can be tucked in and either short sleeves, or sleeves that can be rolled up past your elbows. 
  • No loose or dangling jewelry.
  • If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
  • We will provide safety goggles and/or full face shields, ear protection, and face masks to cover nose and mouth, but if you have your own PPE you would prefer to use, please do!

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

These classes include open studio time.

Will be available to register on Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00am at 8:00am.

 

Clay • Adult • Fun in the Garden • MON (July 20 - Aug. 10) • HILL
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Clay • Adult • Fun in the Garden • MON (July 20 - Aug. 10) • HILL

$140

with Emily Riggs

Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Looking for different ways to spruce up your garden this summer? Whether they're dragons, fairy houses, mushrooms or something else entirely, garden sculptures can add a layer of whimsy to any out door area. Come make your own in this 4 week handbuilding class! All levels welcome!

This class takes place at Groundworks HILL at 1010 Aurora Ave, Boulder, CO in the upstairs hand-building classroom. 

This class meets weekly for 4 weeks on MONDAYS.

Class does NOT include additional open lab time or clay. All work must be completed during class time. 

Ages: 16+

Will be available to register on Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00am.

Clay • Adult • Whimsical Mugs 4B • MON (July 20 - Aug. 10) • $140 • EAST
Registration Unavailable

Clay • Adult • Whimsical Mugs 4B • MON (July 20 - Aug. 10) • $140 • EAST

$140

with Jimmie White

Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Learn how to build mugs with a twist of whimsy!

Add a twist of whimsy to each one-of-a kind mug in this class. Start by learning how to build a mug with slabs, followed by demos on how to make your mug come alive - facial features, handles, decoration, color - all in high fire clay. Create a fun companion for morning coffee or afternoon tea.

This class takes place at Groundworks EAST at 3063 Sterling Circle, Boulder, CO

This class meets weekly for 4 weeks on MONDAYS.

Class does NOT include additional open lab time or clay. All work must be completed during class time. 

Ages: 16+

Will be available to register on Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00am.





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