About this Event
(9:00 AM - 3:00PM) Monday-Friday Daily
- Your child will create a full set of functional clayware (bowl, cup, and plate) throughout the week—pieces they can proudly use daily!
- Focuses on: Hand-building techniques, glazing, and Chinese ceramic traditions.
In this workshop, kids will explore the magic of hand-building and wheel-throwing to create their very own full set of functional clayware- pieces they can proudly use in their everyday lives!
Pottery Skills & Emotional Therapy Benefits in Clay Camp
Monday
- Pottery Skills:
- Wheel: Basic throwing (centering, pulling walls), shaping symmetrical forms (cups/bowls).
- Hand-Building: Slab construction, smoothing seams, creating functional tableware (saucers/plates).
- Emotional Therapy:
- Mindfulness: Focus on centering clay mirrors grounding techniques.
- Accomplishment: Quick results (finished pieces) boost confidence.
Tuesday
- Pottery Skills:
- Wheel: Trimming (precision carving), throwing larger forms (belly pot).
- Hand-Building: Sgraffito (controlled carving), underglaze application (color theory).
- Emotional Therapy:
- Patience: Trimming requires calm, deliberate movements.
- Self-Expression: Decorating with sgraffito encourages emotional release through art.
Wednesday
- Pottery Skills:
- Wheel: Complex forms (teapot body), refining proportions.
- Hand-Building: Functional sculpting (spoons), layered underglazing.
- Emotional Therapy:
- Problem-Solving: Teapot-making fosters adaptability.
- Tactile Comfort: Spoon shaping is meditative and soothing.
Thursday
- Pottery Skills:
- Wheel: Precision trimming (lids/spouts), fitting functional parts.
- Hand-Building: Assembling (attaching handles/spouts), teamwork (if collaborating).
- Emotional Therapy:
- Attention to Detail: Focused work reduces anxiety.
- Pride in Craft: Completing a teapot builds self-esteem.
Friday
- Pottery Skills:
- Wheel/Hand-Building: Final refinements, glazing prep.
- Emotional Therapy:
- Closure: Reflecting on progress provides emotional satisfaction.
- Letting Go: Accepting imperfections before firing parallels resilience.
Therapeutic Themes Across the Week:
1. Stress Relief: Repetitive motions (wheel-throwing, carving) lower cortisol.
2. Emotional Regulation: Structured creativity channels emotions productively.
3. Growth Mindset: Mistakes (collapsed pots, cracks) teach adaptability.
4. Pride & Identity: Taking home finished pieces reinforces self-worth.
Clay camp isn’t just about pottery—it’s a holistic experience blending skill-building with emotional healing. 🎨💖
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brain Builders Academy, 225 South Sangamon Street, Chicago, United States
USD 642.09
