Clay Camp 2025
Clay Camp 2025
July 7-18, 2025
Ages 11-17
Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
$750 (IVU included)
Join us for the first-ever House of Dirt Summer Clay Camp! Campers will dive into the world of ceramics, exploring handbuilding techniques like slab construction, pinching, and coiling, as well as trying their hands at wheel-throwing. Throughout the two-week session, they’ll experience the full ceramic process—from shaping and sculpting to decorating with underglazes and finishing with glazing. With only six spots available, each camper will receive plenty of one-on-one guidance and support.
What to Expect
Week 1: Campers will focus on creating a variety of projects and preparing their work for the bisque (first) firing.
Week 2: After bisque firing, we’ll explore glazing techniques and keep building ceramic skills with fun clay challenges. Activities include blindfolded wheel throwing, a tallest coil structure competition, and more!
At the end of the session, campers will host an art show, assembling a display of their creations in the studio. Family members are invited to celebrate their work during this special exhibition!
Additional Details
The schedule is flexible to accommodate student progress and energy levels, with built-in breaks to keep campers hydrated and energized.
The camp fee includes all materials, use of studio equipment & tools, and firings.
Campers should bring a water bottle, lunch, and two snacks each day. There is a microwave campers are welcome to use to warm up their food.
If a camper may need ibuprofen or other over-the-counter medication, they must bring it from home; staff cannot administer medication.
Please note: The studio does not have AC, so campers should wear comfortable clothing that can get messy. A lunchroom with AC will be available for breaks and cooling down.
Payment & Registration
Payment plans are available upon request.
Full payment due by June 22, 2025
To request a Payment Plan Agreement, please email us at houseofdirtstudio@gmail.com.