Youth Classes and Workshops at Pewabic
Pewabic is your first choice for the best youth ceramic education available! We have classes to fit busy family calendars and most budgets.
At Pewabic, children can participate in a variety of educational classes from half-day hand-building workshops to week-long summer camp sessions to semester-long wheel-throwing classes.
Educational Opportunities:
- Passport to Pottery - These summer camps are available June – July. Youth may choose to register for one week or all 6 weeks. The choice is yours. At each camp, students ages 6-12 are introduced to a different culture and create objects in clay from that culture. Each concludes with an art show where participants may share their projects with family and friends.
We offer an AM session, Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm and an afternoon session, Monday – Friday, 1pm-4pm. Youth may not participate in both. Cost: $95.00 per week.
Camp Dates
June 25 – June 29: Egypt
July 2 – July 6: Canada
July 9 – July 13: Brazil
July 16 – July 20: China
July 23 – July 27: France
July 30 – August 3: Australia
Camp sizes are limited. You may register ONLINE, by phone at 313.626.2000, or in person through our Museum Store.
- Wheel Throwing Camp - Two summer camps are offered to introduce teens to basic wheel throwing and glazing techniques. Participants may register for one or both weeks. Teen Wheel Throwing Camp is offered Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM - 1PM. Cost: $95.00 per week.
Camp Dates
August 6 – August 10
August 13 – August 17
Camp sizes are limited. You may register ONLINE, by phone at 313.626.2000, or in person through our Museum Store.
- 2012 Youth Workshops – One Saturday a month, we offer themed Hands-on Workshops for youth. These workshops are designed for youth ages 4-16. We offer two sessions for each workshop: 10am - 12pm and 12pm-2pm. Cost: $30.00 per workshop.
Dates
May 12: Mother’s Day Birdbath
June 16: Father’s Day Mug
July 7: Independence Day Wind Chimes
August 4: Back to School Pencil Holder
September 1: Grandparent’s Day Vase
October 13: Pumpkin Bowl
November 3: Thanksgiving Centerpiece
December 1: Snowmen Luminaries
You may register ONLINE, by phone at 313.626.2000, or in person through our Museum Store.
- Private Parties and Field Trips - Want to host a special and unique hands-on workshop experience? We offer private tours and workshops for groups of 10 or more. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or graduation or looking for an excursion for your youth group or school, we can provide you with a truly memorable experience. Take a guided tour then experience the pleasure of getting your hands into clay. For more information or to schedule your Private Party and Field Trip click here. Cost: Begins at $17 per person (tour fee is included; requires a minimum of 10 people)
Special discounts are offered to Girl and Boy Scout troops who book a private Hands-On-Workshop and/or Tour. Scouts can earn “fun patches” for attending a workshop. Troop leaders please call us at 313.626.2000 to learn how our ceramic workshops can assist you in teaching scouts about science, math, history, and nature.
Register Today!
All class sizes are limited, so sign up today! You may register online or by phone at (313) 626-2000 or in person at our Museum Store (Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-4pm). We accept Visa, Mastercard, cash or personal check. Please note: There will be no refunds for after the first class. Classes are education based, therefore no commission work is allowed.
Youth Scholarships
If you would like to contribute to furthering a child’s artistic development by donating to the Pewabic Pottery scholarship fund, please mail your donation to: Pewabic Pottery, Attn: Education/ Youth Scholarships 10125 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214 or call our Program Manager at (313) 626-2081 for information. Your contribution to the children’s scholarship fund is fully tax deductible.
