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Camp Information
Looking for a creative and engaging summer camp in Ann Arbor? Throw Art Studio’s 5-day Kids Clay Camp is the perfect way for children to explore pottery, handbuilding, and artistic expression in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 5-8: Handbuilding & Guided Exploration
This camp is designed for younger kids who are excited to explore hands-on clay projects in a fun and supportive environment.
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Handbuilding Focus – Kids will create fun, simple clay projects using pinch pots, coil-building, and slab techniques.
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Creative Art Projects – Easier painting and mixed-media projects that encourage artistic expression.
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Studio Tools Exploration – Hands-on experimentation with textured stamps, rollers, and a hand-extruder to add detail and texture to their creations.
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Wheel Demonstration (No Hands-On Use) – Campers will watch an instructor demonstrate wheel throwing but will not use the wheel themselves.
Ages 9-12: Wheel Throwing Introduction & Advanced Handbuilding
Older campers will get a more in-depth clay experience, including an introduction to the pottery wheel and more complex handbuilding projects.
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Pottery Wheel Introduction – Each camper will practice on the wheel under instructor supervision (but won’t keep their wheel-thrown pieces).
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More Challenging Handbuilding – Using slab construction, coiling, and sculpting techniques to create larger, more detailed projects.
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Glazing & Surface Design – Learning basic glazing techniques and decorative methods.
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Studio Equipment Demonstrations – A behind-the-scenes look at the slab roller and extruder, plus an introduction to how kilns work and ceramic chemistry.
Camp Schedule & Details
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Dates: 5-day camps running every other week from June to August (see full schedule below)
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Time: Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Location: Throw Art Studio, conveniently located next to a café for parents to grab lunch or work while their child is at camp
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Ages: 5-8 and 9-13 (separate age groups for a better learning experience)
Summer 2025 Camp Dates
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June 9-13
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June 16-20
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July 8-12
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July 22-26
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August 5-9
Pricing & Registration
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$399 per child
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Limited to 6 kids per age group & session! Registration closes when camps fill.
Spots fill fast! Sign up today to reserve your child’s spot in Ann Arbor’s best summer clay camp.
Sessions for Ages 5-8
Session 1 - June 9-13. Week Long, Half Day Summer Camp for age group 5-8.
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399 US dollarsSession 1 - June 16-20. Week Long, Half Day Summer Camp for age group 5-8.
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399 US dollarsSession 2. Week Long, Half Day Summer Camp for age group 5-8. Limited to 6 kids per session!
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399 US dollarsSession 3 - July 21-25. Week Long, Half Day Summer Camp for age group 5-8.
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399 US dollarsSession 4 - Aug 4-8. Week Long, Half Day Summer Camp for age group 5-8.
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399 US dollars
Sessions for Ages 9-12
Session 1 - June 9-13. Week Long, Half Day Summer Camp for the 9-12 age group.
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399 US dollarsSession 1 - June 16-20. Week Long, Half Day Summer Camp for the 9-12 age group.
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399 US dollarsSession 2 - July 7-11. Week Long, Half Day Summer Camp for the 9-12 age group.
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399 US dollarsSession 3 - July 21-25. Week Long, Half Day Summer Camp for the 9-12 age group.
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399 US dollarsSession 4 - Aug 4-8. Week Long, Half Day Summer Camp for the 9-12 age group.
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399 US dollars
Parent Information
Drop-Off & Pick-Up
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Time: Drop-off begins at 10:45 AM; camp starts at 11:00 AM.
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Pickup is at 2:00 PM. Please arrive on time, as our staff needs to reset the studio for other sessions.
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We are located next to a café, making it easy for parents to grab lunch or get some work done while waiting.
What to Bring
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Water bottle – We will have short breaks, but hydration is important.
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Snack – Kids will have a scheduled break, so please pack a small, nut-free snack.
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Clothes that can get messy – Clay and glaze can stain, so we recommend old clothes or an apron.
Safety & Supervision
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Our staff ensures a low student-to-teacher ratio for individualized guidance.
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Kids will be supervised at all times during wheel practice, handbuilding, and painting sessions.
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We use kid-safe, non-toxic materials, and all tools are demonstrated safely before use.
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Campers will also learn about how kilns work and see how pottery is fired, with age-appropriate explanations of ceramic chemistry.
Firing & Pickup of Finished Work
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Handbuilt pieces will be fired and available for pickup 2-3 weeks after camp ends. Families will be notified when projects are ready.
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Wheel-thrown pieces will not be kept, as this is a practice-only activity for kids in the 9-12 age group.
Try Wheel Throwing Promotion Information
Details
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Promotion runs 5/9/25-6/9/25
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When booking a Summer Camp session, you will receive a custom coupon for a 2 person Try Wheel Throwing Session ($160 value) within 48 hours. The email will go to the same email address you used to book the Summer Camp session.
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You are eligible for multiple coupons if you book multiple Summer Camp slots.
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Coupons must be used within 1 year (365 days) of issuance.
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If you would like to refund your Summer Camp session, the Try Wheel Throwing coupon associated with this promotion will be voided. If you have already used your coupon and want to refund your Summer Camp session before the start of the Camp, you will be refunded the purchase price of the camp minus $160. If you did not redeem your coupon, the coupon will be voided and you will receive your full refund amount for the purchase price of the Summer Camp session(s).
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This coupon has no cash value and cannot be redeemed for cash.