Ceramic workshop

Expressiones is excited to introduce a new series of ceramic workshops for children, adults, and families. These hands-on classes invite participants to explore the timeless art of clay while developing creativity, patience, and craftsmanship. Ceramics is one of the oldest artistic traditions in human history. Working with clay connects us to a tactile, reflective process—shaping forms with our hands, experimenting with texture, and watching pieces transform through the magic of the kiln. Our new workshops are designed for all experience levels and focus on accessible hand-building techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab construction. Participants will create functional objects and sculptural pieces while learning about the ceramic process from shaping to glazing and firing.

  • Date:4/1/2026 03:30 PM - 4/1/2026 03:32 PM
  • Location 84 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA (Map)
  • More Info:Expressiones
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Description

KIDS WEEKLY CERAMIC WORKSHOP

Title: “Kids Clay Creators”

Age: 6 – 10 years old

Duration: 4 weeks (1 class per week; 1.5 hours per class0

Class size: 8 – 10 students

Price: $200 per child (all materials included)

Goals:

  • Introduce children to ceramics
  • Develop creativity and motor skills
  • Learn basic clay techniques
  • Create fun projects

Weekly Topics:

Week 1 – Introduction to Clay

Students learn about clay and studio safety.

Project: Pinch pot animals or creatures.


Week 2 – Coil Building

Students learn coil technique.

Project: Trinket boxes or small bowls.

 

Week 3 – Slab Building

Students learn slab technique.

Project: Small houses or decorative tiles.

 

Week 4 – Decoration and Glazing

Students paint and glaze their pieces.

Discussion about how kilns fire ceramics.

 

Outcome: Each child finishes 2–3 ceramic pieces.

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ADULT EVENING CERAMIC WORKSHOP

"Introduction to Ceramics”

Duration: 3 sessions

Schedule: 3 hours per session

Class size: 6 – 8 participants

Price: $140 per person 

Session 1

  • Introduction to clay
  • Pinch and coil techniques
  • Create bowls or cups 

Session 2

  • Slab construction
  • Create plates, mugs, or sculptural forms

Session 3

  • Glazing and finishing techniques
  • Understanding kiln firing

 Outcome: Participants create 2 finished ceramic pieces.

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FAMILY WEEKEND CERAMIC WORKSHOP

Family Clay Day

Duration: 2 hours

Class size: 4 – 6 families

Price: $45  per person

Activities:

 Part 1 – Introduction to Clay

  • Brief explanation of clay, tools, and how ceramics are fired. 

Part 2 – Collaborative Family Sculpture

  • Families create a shared sculpture using handbuilding techniques such as:
    • pinch technique
    • coil technique
    • slab construction 

Project examples:

  • family animal sculpture
  • decorative house
  • garden sculpture
  • decorative tile plaque with family name 

Part 3 – Surface Decoration

  • Families decorate their pieces using textures, stamps, and carving tools.

Part 4 – Glazing Session

  • Participants paint their sculptures with ceramic glaze colors.
  • Finished pieces are fired in the kiln and ready for pickup in 3–4 weeks.