IMPORTANT HOMESCHOOL INFORMATION!

Parents...please read:

Please Read as there are significant changes this year:

You may sign up in person or by text to (951) 659-7117 but only once you have an enrichment certificate.
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.

New Homeschool Class ~ Scgraffitto!

Thursday May 11 at 11am

One time class from 11am-12:15pm.

$45 per student (enrichment certificates from MVA or PCA accepted).

Scgraffitto - "scratch"

Scgraffito is a decoration produced on pottery or ceramics by scratching through a surface to reveal a different color underneath. Participants will select a shape and form a trinket dish using a white clay. They will then brush on a layer of colored underglaze and scratch a design through the colored underglaze. The staff at Mountain Pottery will bisque fire, dip in clear glaze and glaze fire your pieces for you. Dishes are ready for pickup or shipping in about 3-5 weeks.

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

Science Experiments! Students will set-up and complete simple hands-on experiments while learning the scientific method. They will use skills learned previously in "measure up" to collect and analyze data.

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.