Monday-Friday 9-3pm
This summer we're looking forward to having fun both inside and outside of our studio! Each session will included wheel throwing, hand building and sculpting in clay, plus basic metalsmithing projects in the jewelry room. Specific projects will be inspired by different themes, as described below. So, if you're interested in making a ring for your best friend or a mask to hang in your home, you'll find all the tool, supplies, and assistance you need right here!
SESSION 1• June 16-20 • Nuts for Nature
Students will spend the week focusing on the wonders of Nature. The plants, birds, bugs, and weather that make it all happen. Leaf print tiles, wind chimes, and bird feeders are just a few ideas that we will explore.
SESSION 2 • June 23-July 3 • A Potter’s Life This session will give us more time to work with the equipment that professional potters use. The wheel, extruder, and slab roller are all part of a potter’s workshop. We will focus on functional pottery with attention to our own personal styles. How would you decorate your pots? What would be your motif?
SESSION 3 • June 23-27 • Metalsmithing
In these one-week intensive sessions, we will work in copper, nickel, silver, beads, clay and glass, to create beautiful pieces of jewelry and sculpture. Campers will learn the ways of the metalsmithing studio, including hot and cold soldering techniques, polishing, wire wrapping and more. Other mediums will be introduced for embellishment of metal projects, or in addition to our metals curriculum. (Ages 8-14)
SESSION 4 •July 7-11•The Galaxy & Beyond
Blast off and tap into your inner Alien! This week we will explore all that is Outer Space. Alien masks, spaceships, and constillation mobiles are a few projects scheduled for countdown.for countdown.
SESSION 5•July 14-25•Focus On Clay
This special two-week session will focus mainly on clay. This extended time period allows us more time to work on the wheel and in wet clay, learning how a real potter makes pots. We’ll look at the history of pottery, and get inspiration from the Egyptians, Mayans, Native Americans and Ancient Japanese masters. Throwing, trimming, embellishing, and firing will be covered. We’ll even “Raku”! Other activities will include some basic jewelry making techniques, mosaics, and more. This is a great session for those looking for an intense clay experience! (2 weeks)
SESSION 6•July 14-18 •Manly Metals
This metalsmithing class is for all you guys out there who want to bang with hammers, use torches and flames, and cut with saws. This is no jewelry making class. You will make belt buckles, metal sculptures, and create action figure accessories just to name a few. Campers will learn the ways of the metalsmithing studio, including hot & cold soldering techniques, polishing, wire wrapping, & more! (Ages 8-14)
SESSION 7•July 21-25• Girly Metals
Jewlery galore! If you like to accessorize then this is the class for you! Earrings, pendents, rings, beading - we will do it all! Campers will learn the ways of the metalsmithing studio, including hot & cold soldering techniques, polishing, wire wrapping, & more! Other mediums will be introduced for embellishment as well. (Ages 8-14)
SESSION 8 •July 28-Aug 1 • Under The Sea
From the sandy beaches, rocky coastline and into the great deep sea, what will we find? Starfish, shells, sharks, ships and more. We’ll use what we find, and what we make to create great jewelry, mobiles and lots of other projects.
SESSION 9 • August 4-8 • I My Pet
Do you love your pet? If so, show your furry, slithering or splashy friend how much you love them by creating one of a kind gifts: This week we will make pet food bowls, aquarium sculptures. name collars, and accessories for their homes. Imaginary or stuffed pets need love too - all are welcome!
SESSION 10 •Aug 4-8 • Fashion Forward Portland Pottery’s version of Project Runway! Campers will learn how to make fun and interesting clothing and accessories for the end of the week gallery show. Basic sewing skills, tie-dye, painting on fabric and felting are some of the projects. Let’s put our heads
together and come up with some fabulous designs!
SESSION 11•Aug 11-15•Fashion Forward
SESSION 12 • Aug 11-15 • Musical Clay
If you like music and want to learn how to make your own instruments then come join us for this fun filled and nosiy week! Projects will include: whistles, chimes, bells, drums, & rattles. We’ll use other mediums too, like paper and metals!
SESSION 13•Aug18-22•Decorate My Room
Think about your room and all the ways to add your personal touches. This week we will focus on making your bedroom the coolest room in the house. Project ideas include clay frames, flower pots, switchplates, and dresser boxes. How about a name tile for the door?
Monday-Friday 6-9pm
We are very excited to offer 6 sessions for teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17. These sessions will run from 6pm-9pm weekly, and will be similar to the kids camp but with more focused and challenging projects. We will enjoy local field trips including participation in Portland’s First Friday Art walk, walks to the Eastern Prom for materials and inspiration, snacks at Silly’s and visits to local artist’s studios. This will be a great opportunity for students to work on their portfolios.
TEEN SESSION 1 • June 23-27 • Metalsmithing
During our metalsmithing weeks the students will become comfortable in our metalsmithing studio. Working with an assortment of counselors and local professionals, they will learn many techniques including soldering, filing, setting stones, and the ancient art of lost-wax casting. We will use these techniques to create one-of-a-kind sculptures and jewelry. Students will complete several projects.
TEEN SESSION 2 • July 7-11 • Metalsmithing
TEEN SESSION 3• July 14-25 • Focus On Clay
This intensive 2-week session will help students develop their wheel throwing, sculpting, and tile making skills. We will start by working on the potter’s wheel and students will have long periods of uninterrupted instruction and practice to hone their skills. Students will also learn a brief history of clay, methods of building and glazing techniques. Projects will include sets, covers, plates, sculptures and more. During the second week, students can work on their favorite techniques; they will participate in a “raku” firing, and will learn about different glaze temperatures and how to fire different kilns.
TEEN SESSION 4•July 28-Aug.1•Raku Intensive
TEEN SESSION 5 • August 4-8• Fiber Arts
During this session we will be looking at all sorts of fabric arts. We’ll do some sewing, some knitting, dying, batiking, painting and much more. Using these techniques, students will make their own clothing and accessories! We will teach pattern making and cutting to make an original piece or alter existing clothing to make something brand new. Come with your style sense and any materials you would like to use and let’s get started! Student’s interests will be greatly encouraged.
TEEN SESSION 6 • August 11-15 • Fiber Arts
Summer Camp for Teens
| Session | Date | Title | Cost |
| T1 | June 23-27 | Metalsmithing | $150 |
| T2 | July 7-11 | Metalsmithing | $150 |
| T3 | July 14-25 | Focus on Clay | $300 |
| T4 | July 28-Aug1 | Raku Intensive | $150 |
| T5 | Aug 4-8 | Fiber Arts | $150 |
| T6 | Aug 11-15 | Fiber Arts | $150 |
Summer Camp for Kids
| Session | Date | Title | Cost |
| 1 | 6/16-20 | Nuts for Nature | $275 |
| 2 | 6/23-7/3 | A Potter's Life | $425 |
| 3 | 6/23-27 | Metals | $275 |
| 4 | 7/7-11 | The Galaxy & Beyond | $275 |
| 5 | 7/14-25 | Focus on Clay | $500 |
| 6 | 7/14-18 | Manly Metals | $275 |
| 7 | 7/21-25 | Girly Metals | $275 |
| 8 | 7/28-8/1 | Under the Sea | $275 |
| 9 | 8/4-8 | I Love My Pet | $275 |
| 10 | 8/4-8 | Fashion Forward | $275 |
| 11 | 8/11-15 | Fashion Forward | $275 |
| 12 | 8/11-15 | Musical Clay | $275 |
| 13 | 8/18-22 | Decorate My Room | $275 |
MINI MORNINGS for 4 & 5 year olds
Let our counselors guide your little ones through fun art projects and outdoor activities. Art projects will include clay, mixed media, sculpture & tie dye.
Everyday from 9am-noon $150 a week
Sessions run each week starting
MM1:June 16-20 thru MM10: Aug. 18-22
Please register as MM session 1-10
(see kids schedule for session dates)