In this hands-on Mosaic Garden Stone workshop, you’ll create a custom decorative stone for your garden using vibrant mosaic tiles, glass, and other colorful materials. Guided by an instructor, you’ll learn how to design and assemble your mosaic pattern on a concrete stepping stone, experimenting with different shapes, colors, and textures to bring your vision to life. Whether you want to add a personal touch to your outdoor space or create a meaningful gift, this workshop is a fun and creative way to bring art into your garden. Perfect for all ages, no prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and a love for crafting!
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Family Friendly: Eco Friendly Spring Kites
Unleash your creativity and explore the intersection of art and engineering in our Kite-Making Workshop! In this hands-on class, you’ll design and craft your very own eco-friendly kite using recycled materials, learning the basics of aerodynamics along the way. Once your kite is complete, we’ll head outside to fly them in the spring breeze, celebrating both your artistic vision and engineering skills. Perfect for all ages, this workshop is a fun and sustainable way to connect with nature and create something that soars! Under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Price is per project.
Family Friendly: Clay Bird Feeders
Join us for a fun, creative workshop where you’ll make your very own bird feeder out of clay! In this hands-on class, participants of all ages will learn how to shape, decorate, and glaze their bird feeder, designing it with fun patterns, animals, or nature-inspired shapes. Once your feeder is complete, you can hang it in your garden or yard and watch as birds come to visit. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this workshop is a relaxing and enjoyable way to create something special for nature and your home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and love for the outdoors! The price is per project, and we welcome kids under 12 when accompanied by an adult.
Once completed, your bird feeders will be fired and ready for pick-up within 7-14 days after your class. Please note that shipping for class work is unavailable. Kindly ensure timely retrieval within 60 days to avoid recycling.
Family Friendly: Wind Chimes in Clay
In this hands-on Windchimes in Clay workshop, you’ll have the chance to create a one-of-a-kind ceramic wind chime that’s both a work of art and a functional piece for your home or garden. Using basic hand-building techniques, you’ll shape, texture, and decorate your clay pieces to form the chime’s body, then add your choice of ceramic elements for a personalized design. We’ll guide you through the process, from forming the pieces to attaching the chimes for beautiful sound. You’ll learn creative glazing techniques to give your wind chime a vibrant, lasting finish. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity! The price is per project, and we welcome kids under 12 when accompanied by an adult.
Once completed, your wind chimes will be fired and ready for pick-up within 7-14 days after your class. Please note that shipping for class work is unavailable. Kindly ensure timely retrieval within 60 days to avoid recycling. Reminder to assemble your pieces at home after they are fired.
Family Friendly: Hot Cocoa Mugs in Clay
Create personalized mugs perfect for warming up with hot cocoa during the chilly months. Ages under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Price is per project.
Once completed, your work will be fired and ready for pick-up within 7-14 days after your class. Please note that shipping for class work is unavailable. Kindly ensure timely retrieval within 60 days to avoid recycling. The price is per project, and we welcome kids under 12 when accompanied by an adult.
Weekend Wheel Try It
This is not a typical class, instead, a studio staff member will provide a demonstration at the start of the session in either wheel throwing or hand building techniques. A nominal $45 fee includes enough clay for two completed pieces as well as firing and glazing. All ages are welcome, but children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Potter’s wheel not recommended for children under 8. All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center lobby 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece.
