Pottery
Come play in some clay! Go on a scavenger hunt to find pottery in the museum and how the pieces were used. Learn two clay building techniques, then hand-build vase/pot and a sculpture. After you have your pieces completed, paint some glaze on them. Brownies can earn your pottery badge in a day by choosing a date from the list below.
Age: 2nd-3rd graders
Dates:
March 29, 2014, Registration Deadline March 15th
April 26, 2014, Registration Deadline April 12th
May 17, 2014, Registration Deadline May 3rd
Time: 1-3:30pm
Fee $14.00
Limit 15, maximum 20
Home School Pottery
This class provides an experience to work with clay and be creative. Practice sculptural hand -building animals for the garden, hanging water bowl for birds, or a totem with fantasy creatures learn the basics of wheel- throwing while learning about the history of pottery. Gain a solid foundation of throwing techniques while creating bowls, pots, vases and more. Sculpture techniques, glazing and texturing will also be covered. Personal expression is encouraged.
More specific programing can also be arranged as well as different dates and times.
Age: 8 & up
Dates: Wednesdays, March 12, 19, & 26, 2014
Deadline to register: February 26, 2014
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Fee: Members $55, Non-Members $60 Materials Fee: Clay, glazing and firing $10
Limit: maximum 15, minimum 9
Hand Building and Wheel Throwing for Adults
Participants are exposed to a wide variety of methods for creating both functional as well as sculptural clay pieces. All levels are welcome. Intermediate and more advanced students will learn new techniques and improve skills through the use of the potter's wheel, extruder, and various hand building methods. Surface decoration and glazing techniques will also be explored.
Age: 18 & up
Date: Fridays, March 14, 21 & 28, 2014
Deadline to register: February 28, 2014
Time: 10am-noon
Fee: Members $55, Non-Members $60 Materials Fee: Clay,glazing & firing: $10
Limit: Must have 5 signed up for the class
Spring break 2014
Celebrate Spring!
Hand-build insects: bee, dragonfly, ladybug, with clay and paint your creations with glaze using spring colors. Make a wall hanging with your insects or put in the garden.
Age: 6-12
Time: 1-4pm
Date: March 18-21, 2014
Deadline to register: March 4, 2014
Fee: Members $92, Non-Members: $97, Materials Fee: Clay, glazing & firing $10
Limit: maximum:12, minimum 9
Supermud Tiny Potters
In this one-hour class, preschoolers will explore the possibilities of clay by pushing, pinching, rolling, squishing and playing with clay. Children build skills as well as clay works of art in this unique sensory experience. Every session is loads of messy fun.
Age: 3,4,5, with parent/guardian
Time: 10:30-11am
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Deadline to register: March 11, 2014
Fee: Members $10, Non-Members $15 (materials included)
Limit: maximum 9 pairs, minimum 5 pairs
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
461 West Outer Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
865.482.1074