Clay Studio

Clay Camps for Children

Young Silversmiths

June 23–27, 1–4pm
Ages 9-11
Limit: 12

Learn to use jewelry trade tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets. Campers will be introduced to a variety of techniques to make beautiful jewelry to wear or to give as gifts. Silver, beads and clay will be used as materials. Lead free solder and safe-flux will be used during the camp. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. (CLASS CODE: 832515-1)

* PAIR this with Free Wheelin’ or Accessory Design for a full-day experience.
This camp is filled.
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Camp Tadpole

July 7–11, 9:30–11:30am
Ages: 3-6
Limit: 10

Your young child can experience exciting art and craft projects that will open up their imagination and unlock their creativity. Painting, clay, collage, stories, games and much more mixed in with a healthy dose of play! Drop off your child and head out for some summer fun of your own. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. (CLASS CODE: 832513-2)
This camp has been filled.
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Free Wheelin’

July 7–11, 9am–12pm
Ages: 9-11
Limit: 14

This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups, and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead free. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. BONUS: All campers will participate in glazing and raku firing of their pots. (CLASS CODE: 832511-3)

* PAIR this with Knight + Castle Chess or Sew it! for a full-day experience.
This camp is filled.
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Knight + Castle Chess

July 7–11, 1–4pm
Ages: 9-11
Limit: 12

This camp invites youth to explore the wonders of the game of chess in a fun and creative way. Basic rules, openings, strategies and closings will be covered. Games will be played exercising fun over competition. Campers will make their own chessboards and ceramic chess pieces for continued play at home. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. (CLASS CODE: 832519-1)

* PAIR this with Free Wheelin’ or Sew it! for a full-day experience.
$160, $144 BCA members
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Week 3 Supervised Lunch Break

July 7–11, 12–1pm
Register here for supervised lunch coverage at the Firehouse Center from 12-1pm. If applicable, BCA Camp Staff will walk your child to a BCA Afternoon Camp. (CLASS CODE: 811109-3)
$30/week/per child
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Camp Tadpole

July 14–18, 9:30–11:30am
Ages: 3-6
Limit: 10

Your young child can experience exciting art and craft projects that will open up their imagination and unlock their creativity. Painting, clay, collage, stories, games and much more mixed in with a healthy dose of play. Drop off your child and head out for some summer fun of your own! On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. (CLASS CODE: 832513-3)
This camp has been filled, sorry for the inconveni
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Free Wheelin’

July 14–18, 1–4pm
Ages: 6-8
Limit: 14

This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheels. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups, and more. All items will be dishwasher safe and lead free.On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. BONUS: All campers will participate in glazing and raku firing some of their pots. (CLASS CODE: 832511-4)

* PAIR this with Junior Crafters or Itsy Bitsy Fashion Design for a full-day experience.
This camp is full.
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Junior Crafters

July 14–18, 9am–12pm
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12

Explore craft that goes beyond the typical summer camp project. Campers will learn ceramic sculpting and hand building techniques, printing and tile making, batik, candle making, and paper craft such as marbleizing and decoupage. One day on the pottery wheel included. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. (CLASS CODE: 832512-1)

* PAIR this with Free Wheelin’ or Edible Art for a full-day experience.
This camp is full.
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Week 4 Supervised Lunch Break

July 14–18, 12–1pm
Register here for supervised lunch coverage at the Firehouse Center from 12-1pm. If applicable, BCA Camp Staff will walk your child to a BCA Afternoon Camp. (CLASS CODE: 811109-4)
$30/week/per child
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Camp Tadpole

July 21–25, 9:30–11:30am
Ages 3-6
Limit: 10

Your young child can experience exciting art and craft projects that will open up their imagination and unlock their creativity. Painting, clay, collage, stories, games and much more mixed in with a healthy dose of play. Drop off your child and head out for some summer fun of your own! (CLASS CODE: 832513-4)
This camp has been filled. Sorry for the inconveni
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Free Wheelin’

July 21–25, 9am–12pm
Ages: 6-8
Limit: 14

This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups, and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead free. BONUS: All campers will participate in glazing and raku firing some of their pots. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. (CLASS CODE: 832511-5)

* PAIR this with Super Kids for a full-day experience.
$160, $144 BCA members
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Super Kids

July 21–25, 1–4pm
Ages: 6-8
Limit: 12

This camp is all about heroes and heroines, both real and imagined! Campers are encouraged to come up with and name their own super hero(ine), and then develop them through craft. Create a kid-sized mask and cape and a t-shirt designed costume based on your hero(ine). Campers will be encouraged to bring their action figure to life in clay sculpture, and then create a comic strip. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition.(CLASS CODE: 832516-1)

* PAIR this with Free Wheelin’ for a full-day experience.
$160, $144 BCA members
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Week 5 Supervised Lunch Break

July 21–25, 12–1pm
Register here for supervised lunch coverage at the Firehouse Center from 12-1pm. If applicable, BCA Camp Staff will walk your child to a BCA Afternoon Camp. (CLASS CODE: 811109-5)
$30/week/per child
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Free Wheelin’ Advanced

July 28–Aug 1, 1–4pm
Ages: 9-11
Limit: 14
Prior Wheel Experience Necessary

Kids never get bored with the pottery wheel! This is a more advanced wheel class where campers will learn more throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups, and more. All items will be dishwasher safe and lead free. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. BONUS: All campers will participate in the glazing and raku firing of their pots. (CLASS CODE: 832520-1)

* PAIR this with Advanced Clay and Craft or Claymation for a full-day experience.
This camp is filled.
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

NEW! Advanced Clay + Craft

July 28–Aug 1, 9am–12pm
Ages 9-11
Limit: 12

Come have fun creating a whole new array of art and craft projects! This camp is for those who love to make fun, useful projects. Campers will learn more advanced techniques in ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry-making, silk screening, batiking and more. A mini-gallery will be designed at week’s end to display camper’s final artwork. (CLASS CODE: 832530-1)

* PAIR this with Free Wheelin’ Advanced or Cartooning for a full-day experience.
$160, $144 BCA members
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Week 6 Supervised Lunch Break

July 28–August 1, 12–1pm
Register here for supervised lunch coverage at the Firehouse Center from 12-1pm. If applicable, BCA Camp Staff will walk your child to a BCA Afternoon Camp. (CLASS CODE: 811109-6)
$30/week/per child
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Clay, Clay, Clay

Aug 4–9, 9am–12pm
Ages: 9-11
Limit: 12

Spend the week exploring clay in all its elements. Campers will use their creative ideas to turn clay into beautiful works of art through hand building, sculpture and a heavy dose of wheel throwing. Campers will use a range of clay and glazes and investigate texture, altering forms and decorating techniques to make their pieces unique and one-of-a kind. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. (CLASS CODE: 832526-1)

* PAIR this with Break it, Build it! or FUNctional Art for a full-day experience.
$160, $144 BCA members
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Make it. Wear it. Use it!

Aug 4–8, 1–4pm
Ages: 9-11
Limit: 12

What can you do with art after you make it? In this camp, campers will learn how to see art in everyday objects that are “useable.” Campers will work with a variety of mediums to create functional-ware such as jewelry, fashion, ceramics, fiber art, candle making and more. Learn to live your art! On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition.(CLASS CODE: 832491-1)

* PAIR this with Clay, Clay, Clay or Print it! for a full-day experience.
$160, $144 BCA members
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

NEW! Advanced Clay + Wheel

Aug 4–8, 1–4pm
Ages 12-14
Limit: 14
Prior Wheel Experience Necessary

This is a more advanced wheel class where teens will learn more throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups, and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead free. BONUS: All teens will participate in glazing and raku firing of their pots. Teens must have prior wheel experience. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. (CLASS CODE: 832531-1)
$160, $144 BCA members
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Week 7 Supervised Lunch Break

August 4–8, 12–1pm
Register here for supervised lunch coverage at the Firehouse Center from 12-1pm. If applicable, BCA Camp Staff will walk your child to a BCA Afternoon Camp. (CLASS CODE: 811109-7)
$30/week/per child
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Artventure: Art in Nature

Aug 11–15, 1–4pm
Ages: 6-8
Limit: 10

Each day this craft camp explores a new medium such as clay, photography, painting, collage, sculpture, and more, offering unique methods to make art and craft. Using the great outdoors for inspiration, campers will take field trips into the community each day with creative themes to explore. With a mix of games and activities, the whole week becomes a great “artventure!” On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. (CLASS CODE: 832514-1)

* PAIR this with Clay, Clay, Clay for a full-day experience.
$160, $144 BCA members
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Clay, Clay, Clay!

Aug 11–15, 9am–12pm
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12

Spend the week exploring clay in all its elements! Campers will use their creative ideas to turn clay into beautiful works of art through hand building, sculpture and a heavy dose of wheel throwing. Campers will use a range of clay and glazes and investigate texture, altering forms and decorating techniques to make their pieces unique and one-of-a kind. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a special camp exhibition. (CLASS CODE: 832526-2)

* PAIR this with Adventure: Art in Nature for a full-day experience.
This camp is filled.
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Clay Studio

Week 8 Supervised Lunch Break

August 11–15, 12–1pm
Register here for supervised lunch coverage at the Firehouse Center from 12-1pm. If applicable, BCA Camp Staff will walk your child to a BCA Afternoon Camp. (CLASS CODE: 811109-8)
$30/week/per child
register online
Instructor: Melissa Walker
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts