Kids summer camp at mouse is super cool and a way for kids to learn what its 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 handbuilding with pinch, coil, and slab making methods. Ages 6 and up.

Please note, summer camp 2021 takes place in our annex space at 771 Coney Island Avenue which is a few blocks south of the main studio (see photo). This space is a dedicated space, large and well-lit and perfect for kids to get their hands in mud.

All classes are co-ed and projects will be age appropriate, there are two instructors, both have years of experience working with children, one is a public school teacher.

All kids Summer Camps take place from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday and cover handbuilding, wheel, slip casting, decorating, and glazing. Students will be able to try different techniques each day and build upon their learned skills from the day before. Materials and firing fees are included.
There is a 10 kid maximum per week spaced out in our large annex space at 771 Coney Island Ave.
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.

$625 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm

8:30am drop off $50 extra

6pm pick up $150 extra

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

We begin the day with movement and stretches and a discussion about the ceramic arts and process (its a bit earth-sciencey). 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 1010 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 “subjects” these are Handbuilding (1-2 hours), Wheel (1-2 hours), Slip casting and demolding (1-2 hours), and decorating (30m-1 hour). 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 the week. Please email us at mouseceramicstudio@gmail.com if you have any additional questions.