September Pottery Classes Available To Book!
IMPORTANT HOMESCHOOL INFORMATION!
Parents...please read:
- 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 not all sessions include consecutive dates.
- 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.
Fall 2024 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.
Science/STEM
Session 1: Thursdays 10-11am Aug 29, Sept 5, 12, 26 (no class Sept 19)
Rocks! Students will explore the wonderful world of geology with an emphasis on rocks through a variety of hands-on science and STEAM activities.
Session 2: Thursdays 10-11am Oct 10, 17, 24 & Nov 7 (no class Oct 31)
Birds! Students will participate in a variety of hands-on science and STEAM activities as they learn about birds...what's your favorite bird?
Session 3: Thursdays 10-11am Nov 14, 21, Dec 5 & 12 (no class Thanksgiving)
Weather: Rain or shine students will participate in a variety of science and STEAM activities related to understanding various weather phenomena.
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 Aug 29, Sept 5, 12, 26 (no class Sept 19)
Rocks: Rocks and clay, yes! Students will use a variety of techniques to incorporate the use of rocks into making a ceramic spoon, a textured vessel and more.
Session 2: Thursdays 11:00-12:15 Oct 10, 17, 24 & Nov 7 (no class Oct 31)
Birds! : Students will sculpt a duck, create a bird feeder and more in this bird-brained session.
Session 3: Thursdays 11-12:15 Nov 14, 21, Dec 5 & 12 (no class Thanksgiving)
Weather: Students will create a multi-part windchime including assembling all the parts in this windy class.
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.
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