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thrown elements pottery

260 n. evergreen ave.

arlington heights, il 60004

 

phone: 847.818.1313

info@thrownelementspottery.com

hours of operation

mon.-sat.: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

sun.: 12-6 p.m.

 

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Clay camps at Thrown Elements Pottery are fun, energetic, artistic and experiential outlets for children ages 5-17. Each session focuses on different age-appropriate projects and teaches new skills based on the theme. Sign up for as many sessions as you’d like—there’s always something new and exciting!

Kids “Ala Carte” camps

For students ages 5-13
(Morning, Afternoon, all Day, or All Week!) Registrations are required and will be honored on a first come first serve basis, and are appreciated 2 weeks in advance of any workshop.


  • Morning Session: Hand building with wet clay 10:00-12:30
  • Lunch 12:30-1:00 (bring your own) (Free Day’s include a pizza party!)
  • Afternoon Session: Glazing/ Painting Projects and Techniques 1:00-3:00

PRICING*
$35 "ala carte" workshops
$65 per day (am and pm 10am-3pm) – you bring lunch!
$125 all week (M-Th) for morning or afternoon workshops
$225 all week (M-Th) all day (10-3)

*Discounts offered for multiple camps and sibling registrations: 10% for 5 or more kids camp sessions when registered at the same time

Teen Camps

For students ages 10-16
We offer three sessions, the first 2 are four week sessions where you pick the 2 days a week you would like to attend. We know you’re busy, so you choose the two days— m, t, w or th—that work best for you from 3-5pm. The third session is an intensive 2 week program.

$250 per session*
*Discounts offered for multiple camps and sibling registrations: 10% for 2 or more teen camp sessions when registered at the same time.

  • June 11 - July 5
  • July 9 - Aug 2
  • Aug 6 - Aug 16 (2 week intensive – come M-Th for 2 weeks)

We can accommodate missed sessions and vacation schedules with make-up classes and pro-rated pricing.

Week 1— Pinch pots, slabs and coils
Basic form and hand building techniques, handles, additions and sgraffito

Week 2—Centering and cylinders
Basic wheel throwing, hallow forms and slip trailing

Week 3—Altering the cylinder
Altering shapes and mastering lid makings

Week 4—Glazing
Dipping, layering of color, wax resist and sgraffito