Calling all creative kids! With pre-rolled clay slabs ready to go,
students will cut and shape their own ceramic conversation hearts using
cookie cutters and simple handbuilding tools. They’ll have access to
individual alphabet letters, allowing them to arrange and stamp any word
or name they choose—from initials to fun phrases to totally original
creations. Each heart will include a small clay hook added at the top,
making it easy to hang on a wall, locker, door knob, or display peg.
After
the workshop, we’ll bisque fire all the pieces. Kids can return as soon
as the following week—by appointment to paint their finished hearts
with watercolor, choosing soft pastels, bold pops of color, or anything
in between. A fun, creative piece of art they can proudly hang and
enjoy!
Instructor: Missy Hitch
What began as a single
ceramics class quickly became a creative obsession for Missy Hitch. She
soon found herself spending countless hours in the studio, exploring,
learning, and refining her craft. After a decade of working with clay,
she became a ceramics instructor at Prairie Arts Center, where she now
teaches hand-building and beginning wheel classes.
Missy
specializes in creating functional everyday pieces like mugs, baking
dishes, and teapots, but she also enjoys crafting decorative work. She
has led a wide range of workshops on projects such as yarn bowls,
decorative plates, Valentine gnomes, and whimsical chickens. Over the
years, she has gathered a wealth of techniques and tricks, which she
loves sharing with her students to make pottery both fun and accessible.
Whether at the wheel or in the classroom, Missy finds joy in helping
others discover the magic of clay.
Course Type:
One Day
Class time:
Saturday, January 31st
11am-Noon
Tuition:
$35.00
Ages: 8-14
Supplies Included
