Name: Youth Pottery: Silly Snail Pinch Pots (Ages: 7-17)
Start: 2026-04-11T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-11T11:00:00-04:00
Location: 577 Foundation

Youth Pottery: Silly Snail Pinch Pots (Ages: 7-17)

Kids are invited to slow down and get creative in this fun pottery class as they make an adorable snail pinch pot that doubles as a functional trinket dish—perfect for holding small treasures, jewelry, special keepsakes, or even a snack.
577’s Pottery Coordinator Alison Buchanan will guide the class step-by-step, demonstrating how to form a pinch pot, sculpt the snail’s body, and securely attach it to the shell. Students will explore decorative and texturing techniques to give their snails personality—from patterned shells to expressive faces and playful details. Depending on size and design, each student may create one (1) to three (3) snails.
Once the clay work is complete, kids will paint their pieces using colorful underglazes (liquid colored clay), bringing their snails to life with bright designs and creative flair.
After class, all pieces will be fired and glazed in the 577 kilns to create a durable, functional trinket dish. Families will be notified when projects are ready for pickup, typically within two weeks.
Important Class Notes: This class is open to children ages 7 to 17. No prior pottery experience is required. Youth Pottery Classes are designed to be drop-off classes to support the creative process. Adult guardians will be asked to drop students off at the beginning of class and return at the scheduled end time for pickup. This allows young artists to fully engage, explore, and create independently. Please remember to arrive on time for both drop-off and pick-up.
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CLASS INFO:
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 9:30am to 11am
Fee: $40 per youth participant, all supplies & firings included
Age: 7 to 17
Location: Pottery Studio*
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
Register by phone at 419-874-4174 or online at 577foundation.org/classes-events/pottery
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577 Staff Instructor: Alison Buchanan, 577 Pottery Coordinator
Alison is a BGSU graduate with a K-12 art education degree and Bachelor of Fine Arts. As a creative ceramicist and member of the Education and Programs team, Alison works as a pottery class instructor and assists in the responsibilities of the operation, development, care, and maintenance of the pottery studio.