Clay Handbuilding for Teens   by CreativeChaos

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No More Bored Summers

Are you in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Murdock, or North Port and looking for a fun summer activity for your teen? Tired of hearing "I'm bored, there's nothing to do"? Maybe you are a teen looking for something creative to do this summer. How bout clay?

Clay Handbuilding For Teens 

Class Description

This class introduces handbuilding in clay with fun fabulous project to educate and entertain. A variety of techniques will be explored. Both functional pottery and creative small sculpture is encouraged. A great outlet for a creative mind that doesn't mind getting a bit muddy.

This class is open to teens aged 12-17. Class meets Thursday 3pm - 5pm. Come lets create in clay.
The Cultural Center of Charlotte County
Please visit for more information on enrolling in this or other classes offered at The Learning Place located in The Cultural Center of Charlotte County.

Supply List 

Here is what you will need to outfit your teen with to come to class. All clay and glazes will be provided for the projects introduced in class.

All you need the first day of class is paper and pencil so if you have any questions about the supply list don't worry I'll cover it the first day.
  • Basic Pottery Tool Kit(can be shared between two if they sit together)
  • Pencil
  • Paper/notebook
  • # A couple of cheap art brushes(dollar store brushes are fine)
  • A small roll or box or kitchen tall garbage bags
  • A clean up sponge
  • Small towel to dry hands
  • A small bucket or large butter bowl

Supplies Available from Amazon 

Pottery Tool Kit (AAC11028E)

Pottery Tool Kit (AAC11028E)

Amazon Price: (as of 10/08/2008)
List Price: $8.95

This is the tool kit your teen will need for this class. If you have more than one teen in the class they can share one kit if they plan to sit beside each other.

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Great Stuff on Amazon 

Live too far away to take my class here are some books you might find helpful.
The Big Book of Ceramics: A Guide to the History, Materials, Equipment and Techniques of Hand-Building, Throwing, Molding, Kiln-Firing and Glazing Pottery and Other Ceramic Objects

The Big Book of Ceramics: A Guide to the History, Materials, Equipment and Techniques of Hand-Building, Throwing, Molding, Kiln-Firing and Glazing Pottery and Other Ceramic Objects

by Joaquim Chavarria

Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 10/08/2008)

Hand Building Techniques (Ceramics Class) (Ceramics Class)

Hand Building Techniques (Ceramics Class) (Ceramics Class)

by Joaquim Chavarria

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 10/08/2008)

The Great Clay Adventure: Creative Handbuilding Projects For Young Artists

The Great Clay Adventure: Creative Handbuilding Projects For Young Artists

by Ellen Kong

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 10/08/2008)

Handbuilt Pottery Techniques Revealed: The secrets of handbuilding shown in unique cutaway photography

Handbuilt Pottery Techniques Revealed: The secrets of handbuilding shown in unique cutaway photography

by Jacqui Atkin

Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 10/08/2008)

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CreativeChaos

CreativeChaos
Hello, I teach clay art, pottery and shard mosaic at The Learning Place at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County in Port Charlotte, Florida. Come enroll in a class...  more
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