Best Pottery Painting Classes For Kids In Sacramento
Going back thousands of years, the art of making your own pottery has evolved from very simple plates and bowls to beautiful pieces in modern times. Today the medium is ideal for all ages, skill levels and abilities. Children are very adept at learning new skills and these classes would be enjoyable for any child. This is also a great way for a child to make a gift for a family member or friend.
Clay in the Master's Hand
290 Placer St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 788-9731
www.clayinthemastershand.com
Clay in the Master's Hand offers a number of classes for the individual, as well as for groups. The individual classes include a beginner's wheel throwing class and the regular class which includes instruction, clay, glazes, firing and finished pieces to take home. The group event is a one-time, two-hour class that consists of introduction to throwing in a group setting. There is no finished product in the group class. This spot is perfect for birthday parties, Girl Scouts, school groups, team building events, family, friends and girls night out.
Alpha Fired Arts
Creative Play Learning Center
4675 Aldona Lane
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 484-4424
www.alphafiredarts.com
Alpha Fired Arts has a program called “Art Ark.” This program provides a learning space for clay and “paint your own” programs for children ages three to 18. While learning the basics of clay, the children are encouraged to explore their creativity. This class benefits children’s development in several ways: encourages the creative spirit, increases attention span, helps teach skills of problem solving, instills a sense of accomplishment, encourages collaboration, increases self-confidence and creates a positive impact on their life. There are a variety of classes to choose from.
Classes by Chris Efstratis
Sacramento, CA
(415) 867-6192
www.chrisefstratis.com/potterylessons.html
Chris Efstratis has a studio located in the Arden area of Sacramento. He gives both private lessons and group lessons, as well as party options for children or adults. His prices include all supplies, and he only asked that you bring creativity. For the times of his classes, you can call him or email him through his website.
Color Me Mine
7440 Laguna Blvd., Suite 100
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 714-4943
www.elkgrove.colormemine.com
Color Me Mine has parties for every occasion. Think what birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, baby showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, office parties, reunions and housewarmings would be like with clay in the mix. Color Me Mine has a private party room that can accommodates up to 25 people. The next time you have to plan a party, consider going to this studio.
Allied Ceramics Art Institute
7425 Winding Way
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 966-2453
www.acaistudios.com/classesfolder/childrens
Allied offers a parent/child pottery class where parents and children can work together on their creativity. This is a six-week class covering a variety of techniques, such as hand-building, surface decoration and glazing, and the introduction to the potter’s wheel. The class is for ages five and up. It also offers birthday parties for groups of six to 15 children. During the summer of 2014, Allied will be offering a one-week clay camp and a two-week clay camp.
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