Art Movements in Mud 10:30 AM

Service Description

In this 6-week class, students will explore major art movements and the artists who helped shape them—through clay. Each week, we’ll take a look at a different artist or style, learn about the ideas and techniques that defined their work, and then create a clay project inspired by their unique voice. From abstract to narrative, sculptural to kinetic, students will be encouraged to experiment and interpret these styles in their own way. The focus will be on creative expression, understanding visual language, and learning how to use clay as a tool for storytelling and design. Artists & Movements we'll explore: - Pablo Picasso – Cubism - Yayoi Kusama – Contemporary Art & Repetition - Auguste Rodin – Realism & Figurative Sculpture - Faith Ringgold – Narrative Art & Story Quilts - Alexander Calder – Kinetic Art & Wire Forms - Henri Matisse – Fauvism & Paper Cutout Abstraction Class Schedule: Classes meet every OTHER week on the following Wednesdays: September 10, 24 October 8, 22 November 5, 19 December 10 is reserved as a make-up day only if MeliaPottery must cancel due to weather, power outages, etc. It is not a make-up day for student absences. Payment Info A $25 deposit is required at time of booking to secure your child's spot. The remaining portion can be paid upfront before the first class or can be split monthly ($50/mo) due the first week of September, October, and November. Cancellation / Missed Class Policy Because we schedule this class based on semester enrollment, we’re unable to offer refunds for missed classes or cancellations after September 1. We totally get that life happens and sometimes you can’t make it—missing class makes us sad too! At this time, we’re not able to offer make-up sessions for student absences. Please Note: - This is a handbuilding class. Students will not be using the pottery wheel. If your student is looking to learn wheel throwing, check out our semester-long Ceramics class or we offer wheel-based classes for ages 12+ throughout the year. - This class is geared toward elementary ages and up. We’ll be learning through discussion, demos, and hands-on work. - For younger children (ages 4–7), we recommend our monthly Storytime Sculpture class instead—it’s designed just for them! - Sibling discounts available - contact us for details!