Youth Clay opportunities!

These playful introductions to clay focus on the experience! Please note that clay can sometimes crack or break in the kiln; while we do our best, replacements cannot be offered.

Youth 15 years and older may join adult classes.

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Please read our registration policies, refunds, and other conditions before registering.

Kids on the Wheel
Children ages 8+ are invited to get hands-on with clay in this 2.5-hour pottery session. We’ll explore the basics of the potter’s wheel in a fun, playful environment—perfect for kids who love messy, sensory experiences. Working on the wheel can be challenging, so please help your child set realistic expectations and get ready to get a little muddy!

Parent ‘n Pup: Ages 5+ with a parent | $130 per pair
(+ $55 for one additional adult or child; max 2 children per adult, or 2 adults per child)

Fall Project: Clay Pumpkins!
Join us for a fun, family-friendly clay session designed for kids and parents to create together. The 2-hour class includes a studio introduction, safety tips, a child-friendly demo, and plenty of hands-on time. The last 15 minutes are reserved for clean-up. Come make memories (and pumpkins!) with clay.

Mudbuddies: Weekly Youth Clay Classes
$485, Thursdays 5:00pm-7:00pm, 11 Weeks, Sept 11th-Nov 20th
Ages 9–15 | All skill levels welcome

In this beginner-friendly class, youth will explore the basics of clay and the pottery wheel, starting with cups and bowls and moving into surface decoration like carving and inlay. Students are encouraged to get messy, be creative, and have fun while learning in a supportive studio environment. Projects are limited to 15” in any direction.

Youth Summer Clay Camps
Give your child five days of creativity and fun in our Youth Clay Camps! Join us for 5-days of clay-filled adventures and let your child’s imagination soar! Guided by experienced instructors, campers explore clay through age-appropriate projects:

Ages 6–11 (9am–12pm): Handbuilding with pinch, coil, & slabs
Ages 9–15 (1pm–4pm): Wheel throwing basics

Each day brings new projects—from small cups to textured bowls—while building patience, confidence, and friendships. Camps meet Monday–Friday for three hours each day.

2025 Sessions: Aug. 18–22 & Aug. 25–29
At the time their camp begins, children must have reached the minimum age. To ensure the success of our classes, we ask that you observe these restrictions when registering your children for camps.

Clay in Schools: We bring creativity into the community by sending an instructor and clay supplies to schools and community centers. (Learn More)

Individual Lesson: Try out handbuilding or wheel throwing by accompanying your youth to an lesson. (Learn More)

Parties or Private Events: Book a birthday party or family event at our studio. We need lead time and details to match a staff member with. (Learn More)

Clay & Tools are Provided

RCC will provide clay and tools for use at RCC during all youth events.

Age Restrictions

RCC makes NO exceptions to the ages or ability levels indicated in the descriptions. If you register your child for the wrong age group, the registration will be canceled and will be non-refundable.

Youth Drop off / Pick up

Caregivers, please drop off and pick up your children promptly. Please do not drop your child off too early (no more than 5 minutes before class time); pick up your child promptly at the end of class. RCC does not provide daycare or supervision before or after camps. There is a $15 fee for parents arriving more than 10 minutes late for pick-up.

What to Wear and Bring

Kids will get messy, so make sure your child wears appropriate, washable clothing and footwear (sneakers are best; no open-toed shoes).

  • For wheel classes, please bring an old towel

  • An apron can help keep clothes clean.

  • Everything come home dirty. We suggest soaking them in a bucket of water and wringing them before throwing them in your washing machine.

Completed Projects

Completed projects may be picked 4-6 weeks after the event ends; you will receive an email reminder when the projects are ready and information about the last days for pick-up. If you cannot pick up your child’s projects by this date, please make arrangements for someone else to pick them up.

Please Note: Due to the very nature of clay and the firing process, RCC cannot be responsible for any damage to work caused by poor construction or the firing or glazing processes.

Expectations

Youth events are all about having a memorable experience. Your children will be encouraged to create several clay art projects. Not all events result in the same number of objects for campers to take home.

Events will include time for cleanup, an integral part of the process.

Scholarships

RCC offers a limited number of need-based partial scholarships for children. Awards cover up to 50% of tuition and are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Each child may receive one scholarship per calendar year.(To give to or apply for a scholarship, click here)

Cancellations Policy

Cancellations must be made via email to info@raincityclay.com
If you want to cancel your class, you may request a refund based on the bullet points below. Then you may rebook yourself for a class that fits better into your schedule.

Last-minute cancellations in classes are difficult to fill - please double-check your schedule before committing to an event. Refunds take several business days to process from the date we receive the email request.

  • 100% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student elects to drop a class no later than one week (10 days) before the day of the first class meeting.

  • 80% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student drops a class within 7 business days before the first class meeting.

  • 50% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student drops a class within 3 business days before the first class meeting.

  • 0% of tuition is refunded if cancellation is made within two days of class for any reason except for documented medical emergencies. (providing a doctor's note). There are no other exceptions to this policy.

  • After this period, if a student elects to drop a class or transfer, tuition will NOT be refunded for any reason except for documented medical emergencies. (providing a doctor's note). There are no other exceptions to this policy.

  • No refunds or credits will be given for missed classes. Students currently enrolled in 10-week classes may practice during open studio time to build skills even if a class is missed. One-day clay events and lessons do not come with open studio time.

  • We reserve the right to cancel a class or workshop up to 3 days in advance of the first class due to insufficient enrollment. If a class is canceled, you will be offered the option of another class or a full refund.

  • For some reason, should the studio have an unforeseen need to reschedule the class, you will be notified and given the option to take a class at a later date or receive a refund. Examples of these include a power outage or a force majeure.