Family Programs/Workshops
Museum Pottery – Parent & Me Pottery
Join us as we explore the wonderful world of clay in our Pottery Studio! This four week program provides an opportunity for those big and small to play with clay, to each make a special treasure and best of all, you can spend time together while being creative. We will explore methods of hand building such as sculpting, surface decoration, slab building and coiling. Together with our professional artist instructors, participants will also get to glaze their work before being fired. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $75.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants. Includes all supplies.
- Ages: 4+
- Cost: $175.00
Session 1
Dates: Sunday, September 8, 15, 22, and 29th
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Barcode: 351330
Session 2
Dates: Sunday, November 3, 10, 17, 24th
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Barcode: 351331
Museum Pottery – Family Pottery Fun (Workshop)
Spend some quality family time in our pottery studio this season! Each participant will receive a piece of clay and 2 hours of free building time. Come with your Pinterest ideas and our professional instructor will help by demonstrating a variety of techniques and assist you with your unique pottery creations. Price includes 2 lbs of clay, glazes and firing. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $25.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants.
- Ages: 4+
- Cost: $40.00
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2019
- Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Barcode: 351332
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2019
- Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Barcode: 351333
Museum Pottery – Handprint Turkey Pinch Pot Workshop
Create your very own turkey trinket dish in plenty of time for Thanksgiving! During this workshop we will create and paint a pinch pot turkey, complete with your child’s handprints and personalized design. You and your child will design, create and decorate their creations in our fun and exciting pottery studio! Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $25.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants. Includes all supplies and firing.
- Ages: 4+
- Cost: $40.00
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2019
- Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Barcode: 351334
Museum Pottery – Holiday Winter Wonderland Ornament Workshop Family
Create a set of 12 ornaments that are great for decorating for the holiday season. Keep them as a family treasure or give as holiday gifts. Use winter & holiday themed patterns, stamps and colours to create your own individual ornaments. This project is something that you can bring out year after year. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $25.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants. Includes all supplies and firing.
- Ages: 4+
- Cost: $40.00
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019
- Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Barcode: 351335
Museum – Family Holiday Card Making
Get ready for the Holidays by making your own cards as a family! Using a combination of modern materials and historic methods, you have the opportunity to create a collection of personalized cards. Try your hand at using the Museum’s 1910 printing press and create your own one-of-a-kind stamp to use to decorate future creations. Cost is for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children are $15 each (max 2 additional).
- Ages: 4+
- Cost: $40.00
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019
- Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Barcode: 352326
