Name: Kids Teaching Kids: Clay Gnomes
Start: 2026-06-17T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-17T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Appalachian Arts Craft Center

Clay Gnomes
Instructor: Max Irwin
Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Students will learn how to make hand-built gnomes out of clay. They will use techniques like slipping and scoring to attach sculpted elements to their gnomes and will paint them at the end of class! By the end of class, everyone will have finished 2-3 clay gnomes to enjoy. Students will be notified once their pieces are ready to be picked up (3-4 weeks after class).
Skill level: Beginner – No Experience Required
Age: 8-17
Registration Deadline: June 10
About the Kids Teaching Kids Program
Kids Teaching Kids is a monthly, youth-led workshop series where young artists teach their peers an art activity. With guidance from Appalachian Arts staff, youth instructors build confidence, leadership skills, and hands-on teaching experience. Whether instructing or participating, each young artist leaves with new skills, confidence, and a meaningful creative experience. Funding for this program is provided in part by the Arts Build Communities grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission and generous community donors. Your support of our Youth Programs helps make experiences like this possible.
About the Instructor
My name is Max. I am a helpful person who is willing to help anyone. My art preferences are sculpting and drawing. I believe that art should be adored by everyone, and with enough practice, anyone can be a successful artist in the future.