2026 Summer Clay Camps

Broadway Clay offers week-long clay camps in a professional studio environment. Through exploration, students become independent learners who aren’t afraid to freely create and make messy mistakes! Our qualified instructors teach skills that allow students to develop artwork worthy for a portfolio. Class descriptions and ages are below. If your child is age 13+, email us about volunteer opportunities during camp. Cost: $170 Time: 9:00am -12:00pm Kids Camp 1: Chillin' with Clay: Polar Habitats June 1-5 Ages 7 - 12 Description: Explore the habitats of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Learn sculpting skills to carve polar bears, penguins, seals, and even an igloo! Students will throw on the pottery wheel to make mugs to hold their warm beverages ready for winter time! Instructor: Kaja Jaques Kids Camp 2: Tour de Clay: Paris June 8-12 Ages 7-12 Description: Explore the architectural marvels of Europe with first learning about Paris! Using clay, campers will build all sorts of pastries and entrees like you were dining in a French bistro. Of course this camp wouldn't be complete without sculpting the Eiffel Tower and throwing master pieces fit for the Louvre on the pottery wheel. Instructor: Kaja Jaques Kids Camp 3: Mythical Magic June 15-19 Ages 7-12 Description: Inspired by favorite fairytales and fantasy worlds, campers will become wizards of clay! Create mystical creatures and magical beasts through handbuilding, then throw enchanted cauldrons on the pottery wheel. This imaginative camp blends skill-building with storytelling for a truly magical clay experience. Instructor: Katie Upchurch Kids Camp 4: Favorite Things in Clay June 22-26 Ages 7-12 Description: Campers will bring their favorite things to life in clay! From sculpting favorite foods to building picture frames and playful finger puppets. Kids will explore both handbuilding and throwing techniques while letting their imagination lead the way. This camp is perfect for young artists who love making fun and functional projects. Instructor: Katie Upchurch Kids Camp 5: Pottery Explorers July 6-10 Ages 4-6 Description: Preschoolers will explore and play with clay as they build simple projects, sculpt animals, and enjoy an introduction to the pottery wheel. A fun, hands-on camp focused on creativity, movement, and discovery for little hands! Instructor: Cheryl Sandefur Kids Camp 6: Dirt & Clay: Building with Nature July 13-17 Ages 7-12 Description: Campers will explore the natural world through clay by carving tiles, sculpting animals, building items like mushrooms for the outdoors! They will throw bowls on the pottery wheel and decorate with flowers or stamp with leaves. Kids will learn skills in handbuilding and wheel-throwing while encouraging creativity and artistic expression inspired by nature. Instructor: KatieKids Camp 7:Games July 20-24 Ages 7-12 Description: Campers will explore Games of all sorts from Board Games to Weightlifting. They will throw on the pottery wheel and decorate with their favorite games and sports. Kids will learn skills in handbuilding and wheel-throwing while encouraging creativity and artistic expression inspired by their favorite games and sports. Instructor: Ben Tennill Further Details:Please complete the following Waiver. Pieces will be ready for pick-up three weeks after the class due to the firing process. A Broadway Clay t-shirt will be provided the first day of class. A confirmation email with camp specifics will be sent the week before, along with a waiver.