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Clay • Youth • Handbuilding 5A • Mon (Aug. 25 - Sept. 15) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$75

with Henry Walker

Calendar Aug 25, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 5 - 9

Welcome to the world of pottery! This class is designed for young children that are new to clay and working to develop their skills in hand-building. Students will create fun and unique projects in functional and sculptural forms. Children will learn to build strong, hollow pieces and will slip and paint their own work. Join us for these weekly classes where kids can get messy, learn about clay, and make new friends!

Bring imagination into form through basic clay techniques and creative problem-solving. Instructors will encourage students to try new things and make vibrant works of art. Students will slip and paint their own work.

Ages: 5 - 9

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $75. This is a pro-rated 3 wk class. There is no class Sept. 1st. The studio will be closed for Labor Day. 

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Will run

Clay • Youth • Preteen Wheel • Mon (Aug. 25 - Oct. 13) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
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Clay • Youth • Preteen Wheel • Mon (Aug. 25 - Oct. 13) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$180

with Luna Reid

Ages: 8 - 11

Great for students that are brand new to the wheel as well as those that are working to improve their throwing skills!

Students will practice wheel-throwing on the potter's wheel as well as create hand-built pieces using the slab roller and extruder. On the final class, students will learn about glazing their pieces. Classes take place at our MAIN location (3750 Canfield St Boulder, CO)

Ages: 8-11

Class meets weekly on MONDAYs

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggest price of $180. This is a pro-rated 7 wk class. There is no class Sept. 1st. The studio will be closed for Labor Day. 

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Metal • Youth • Preteen Blacksmithing Class – Traditional Techniques & Creative Projects • Tue (Aug 26 - Sept 16) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$285

with James Makely

Calendar Aug 26, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 10 - 13

In this course, students will learn to bend and shape steel. Students will practice traditional blacksmithing techniques, such as tapering, bending, twisting, and punching; using the forge and anvil. This class will cover shop safety, fire management, tools and equipment, and the appropriate use of the various parts of the anvil. Students will leave with valuable skills in blacksmithing while gaining self-confidence with completed projects such as a bracelet, hook, fork, or spoon.

What to Wear in the Metals Studio?  

Please 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 should be tied back and synthetic hair should be covered with all-natural fiber fabric.  Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not recommended around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Please avoid synthetic blends, as 100% cotton is recommended. Layers are encouraged, as the studio can begin cool then become very hot.

Welding students are recommended to wear long sleeve shirts to prevent arc-flash burns. Additional protective gear shall be provided as needed. 

Personal Property: 

Personal materials will need to go home with you at the end of each class. We do not provide storage. 

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Full Course
Wood • Youth • Teen Woodworking • Tue (Aug 26 - Sept 16) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
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Wood • Youth • Teen Woodworking • Tue (Aug 26 - Sept 16) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$250

Ages: 13 - 16

Woodworking Fun for Kids! Spark your child's creativity and introduce them to the exciting world of woodworking! In this fun and safe class, young learners will learn basic woodworking skills while crafting their own unique projects.

Class Policies & Information:

Class Make-Up: Our studios are full with adult and youth classes 7 days a week, 48 weeks a year. Typically, every class is full, which means there is simply no space for students to make up classes. If we cancel an entire class due to weather or other emergencies, we can not guarantee we will be able to schedule a make-up class. Individuals who miss a class will not be able to make it up. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions for more information about missed classes.

Class Policies & Information:

Open Lab: This class includes access to the studio during Open Lab hours. Open Lab is exclusively for students who are currently enrolled in the program. You are allowed to attend one Open Lab session per week, totaling 3 hours during the duration of your class. You may only attend the Open Lab session for the class in which you are registered. This time is intended for independent work on your class project. While studio staff will be present, they are there to ensure you are using the tools safely, not to provide instruction.

Class Make-Up: Our studios are full with adult and youth classes 7 days a week, 48 weeks a year. Typically, every class is full, which means there is simply no space for students to make up classes. If we cancel an entire class due to weather or other emergencies, we can not guarantee we will be able to schedule a make-up class. Individuals who miss a class will not be able to make it up. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions for more information about missed classes.

Studio Clean Up: Clean-up is critical! Please help our hardworking staff and volunteers by beginning clean-up 30 minutes before the end of class, helping out with common areas, and leaving class on time.

Ages: 13 - 16

All supplies and materials will be provided.  

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Clay • Youth • Preteen Wheel • Wed (Aug. 27 - Oct. 15) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$205

with Gigi Fox

Calendar Aug 27, 2025 at 4:15 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Ages: 8 - 11

Great for students that are brand new to the wheel as well as those that are working to improve their throwing skills!

Students will practice wheel-throwing on the potter's wheel as well as create hand-built pieces using the slab roller and extruder. On the final class, students will learn about glazing their pieces. Classes take place at our MAIN location (3750 Canfield St Boulder, CO)

Ages: 8-11

Class meets weekly on WEDNESDAYS

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggest price of $205

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Will run

Clay • Youth • Teen Wheel • Wed (Aug. 27 - Oct. 15) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$240

with Aaron Winston

Calendar Aug 27, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Ages: 12 - 16

This class is great for teenagers that are new to the wheel as well as those that are further developing their throwing skills.

Classes will include both hand-building and wheel-throwing, trimming of thrown pots, slip decorating, and glazing of bisqued pieces. These classes are a great chance for students to learn a variety of techniques, ask questions, and play with clay!

Ages: 12-16

Class meets weekly on WEDNESDAYS

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $240.

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Will run

Clay • Youth • Handbuilding 5A • Thu (Aug. 28 - Sept. 18) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$100

with Gigi Fox

Calendar Aug 28, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 5 - 9

Welcome to the world of pottery! This class is designed for young children that are new to clay and working to develop their skills in hand-building. Students will create fun and unique projects in functional and sculptural forms. Children will learn to build strong, hollow pieces and will slip and paint their own work. Join us for these weekly classes where kids can get messy, learn about clay, and make new friends!

Bring imagination into form through basic clay techniques and creative problem-solving. Instructors will encourage students to try new things and make vibrant works of art. Students will slip and paint their own work.

Ages: 5 - 9

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $100.

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Clay • Youth • Preteen Wheel • Thu (Aug. 28 - Oct. 16) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$205

with Jaden Cooper

Calendar Aug 28, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Ages: 8 - 11

Great for students that are brand new to the wheel as well as those that are working to improve their throwing skills!

Students will practice wheel-throwing on the potter's wheel as well as create hand-built pieces using the slab roller and extruder. On the final class, students will learn about glazing their pieces. Classes take place downstairs at our Hill location (1010 Aurora Ave Boulder, CO).

Ages: 8-11

Class meets weekly on THURSDAYS

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $205.

Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.

Will run





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