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Kids summer camp at mouse is super cool and a way for kids to learn what it’s like to work with clay in an artistic expressive way that goes beyond just decorating. In Mouse Ceramic Studio’s summer camp, kids will take part in casting molds themselves from slip, throwing on the pottery wheel, and hand-building with pinch, coil, and slab making methods. There will also be a horsehair firing each week and some other special techniques that most adults have never done!

We begin the day with movement and stretches and a discussion about the ceramic arts and process. There is an hour long break (or more as needed by the group) from 12-1 where we will walk to Mouse Ceramic Studio at 1012 Beverley Road and have lunch in the backyard space. They can also run around here. We may also go on trips to the studio for materials as needed, a good way to break up the day and keep the group active and stretched.

Each week the day will be divided into different subjects. This format allows the individual to create work one day, trim and decorate it the next, and glaze it before the week ends. Most work will be ready for pickup a week after camp ends, some works will be able to go home by Friday of that week.

Summer camp 2022 takes place in our annex space at 771 Coney Island Avenue which is a few blocks south of the main studio near George’s diner.

Due to COVID protocols, we will eat lunch outdoors (weather permitting), and students must bring their own lunch with their name clearly labeled on any items that need to be refrigerated. Masks will be worn at all times while indoors.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

All kids summer camps take place from 9am-3pm Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted.

Ages 6 to 12.

There is a 12 child maximum per week.

We do not prorate or offer one day options as the camp builds day by day.

This is strictly a drop-off summer camp. If our child is unable to attend the camp on their own then they will not be able to join.

Please email us at mouseceramicstudio@gmail.com if you have any additional questions.