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IMPORTANT HOMESCHOOL INFORMATION!

Parents...please read:

 Please Read as there are significant changes this year:


  • Class size is capped at 8 students maximum. 
  • You may sign up in person or by text to (951) 659-7117 but only once you have an enrichment certificate.
  • Once 8 students have enrolled we will begin a wait list.
  • There are 3 sessions of 4 classes each (dates & descriptions below)
  • Please pay close attention to the dates as each session will include 3 consecutive classes and then skip a week and then the final class.
  • Currently we are vendors for Mission Vista Academy and Pacific Coast Academy. If you are with a different charter please reach out as we may be able to become vendors for additional schools.
  • Parents have the option of paying out of pocket for either the homeschool classes or any of our regular classes & workshops such as pottery wheel.


Second Semester 2023 Ceramics, Science & STEM Classes

Welcome Back to Mountain Pottery!

  

Class/Program:

Science & STEM (ages 6-14)


Credentialed science/STEM teacher Helen Hixon will guide students through a series of hands-on science and STEM activities in a range of disciplines. All activities are appropriate and accessible to students in grades 1-8.


Session 1: Thursdays 10-11am January 12, 19, 26 & February 9

Microbes! Through hands-on experiments and activities we will explore various properties of microbes including yeast, bacteria, viruses and protists.


Session 2: Thursdays 10-11am March 2, 9, 16 & 30

Measure Up! Students will learn how to use a variety of scientific tools to measure properties such as length, volume, mass vs weight, temperature and more. 


Session 3: Thursdays 10-11am April 20, 27, May 4 & 18

Topic To Be Determined- let me know if there is a science or STEM subject you'd like us to provide.


Cost for 4 Science/STEM classes is $125 per student and includes all materials.


Class/Program

Ceramics Arts (age 5-12)

Professional potter Helen Hixon will guide students through a series of lessons in ceramics handbuilding and surface decorating techniques. All activities are appropriate and accessible to students in grades 1-8.


Session 1: Thursdays 11:00-12:15 January 12, 19, 26 & February 9

Miniatures! Students will use a variety of handbuilding techniques to create fun and very cute miniatures...we'll even have an end of class "exhibit" in the smallest art Gallery.


Session 2: Thursdays 11:00-12:15 March 2, 9, 16 & 30

Garden Totem! Students will create a small garden totem with unique ceramic segments. We will provide the rebar stake so you can install your garden totem in your garden..


Session 3: Thursdays 11-12:15 April 20, 27, May 4 & 18

Planters! Students will create several different styles of planters. One plant and soil will also be provided to each student.


Cost for 4 Ceramics and Glazing classes is $200 per student and includes all materials, use of tools and both bisque & glaze firing of pieces made. 



Classes for Homeschoolers

Mountain Pottery is an approved vendor for Mission Vista Academy and Pacific Coast Academy! Request your enrichment certificate today!

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