Wednesdays, September 10 - October 22, 2025 | No class on October 1 | 3:30 - 5P | 6 sessions | $250

Let your imagination be your guide as you explore and build skills through wheel throwing and hand-building with clay to create fun and functional projects from bowls and cups to sculptural or whimsical forms of all kinds! Designed for kids in grades 5-8.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Thursdays, September 18 - October 23, 2025 | No class on October 2 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Students will explore their style using sheet metal, wire, beads, found objects, and a seemingly endless array of tools to create custom jewelry. Topics covered will vary based on interest, from soldered rings to sawn pendants to enamel knickknacks. Designed for kids in grades 5-8.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Katie McCabe

Thursdays, September 18 - October 23, 2025 | No class on October 2 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Saturdays, September 20, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $150 (registration for 2 people)

Learn the basics of sewing while creating chicken pincushions together! We’ll cover sewing machine basics, fabric choices, and finishing techniques to make a one-of-a-kind creation. A great way to build confidence, creativity, and lasting memories—one stitch at a time! This workshop is designed for kids ages 7+ and their care-giver.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Wednesdays, September 10 - October 22, 2025 | No class on October 1 | 3:30 - 5P | 6 sessions | $250

Let your imagination be your guide as you explore and build skills through wheel throwing and hand-building with clay to create fun and functional projects from bowls and cups to sculptural or whimsical forms of all kinds! Designed for kids in grades 5-8.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Thursdays, September 18 - October 23, 2025 | No class on October 2 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Friday, October 3, 2025 | 5:30 - 8P | One-day workshop | $75

Parents, enjoy a night on the town while your kids have fun learning new skills and expressing themselves in CraftStudies' studios! Includes pizza and snacks for the kids and 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for parents! Kids ages 8-12. $75.

Held the first Friday of each month.

• Friday, October 3, 2025: Clay

• Friday, November 7, 2025: Jewelry

• Friday, December 5, 2025: Sewing

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

This program is offered In partnership with the Hartford Parks & Recreation Department

Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Kids & caregivers, spend a day together in the Jewelry Studio, as you make each other a simple silver ring you will cherish forever. Designed for kids ages 9+. All materials for workshop activities for two people are included with registration.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Kerstin Nichols

Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and their grown-ups work side-by-side to hand-build Halloween-themed luminaria using slab-building techniques. No experience needed—just a love of creativity and getting a little messy!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Allison Riese

Wednesdays, September 10 - October 22, 2025 | No class on October 1 | 3:30 - 5P | 6 sessions | $250

Let your imagination be your guide as you explore and build skills through wheel throwing and hand-building with clay to create fun and functional projects from bowls and cups to sculptural or whimsical forms of all kinds! Designed for kids in grades 5-8.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Thursdays, September 18 - October 23, 2025 | No class on October 2 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Wednesdays, September 10 - October 22, 2025 | No class on October 1 | 3:30 - 5P | 6 sessions | $250

Let your imagination be your guide as you explore and build skills through wheel throwing and hand-building with clay to create fun and functional projects from bowls and cups to sculptural or whimsical forms of all kinds! Designed for kids in grades 5-8.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Thursdays, September 18 - October 23, 2025 | No class on October 2 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Saturdays, October 18 - November 1, 2025 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Wednesdays, September 10 - October 22, 2025 | No class on October 1 | 3:30 - 5P | 6 sessions | $250

Let your imagination be your guide as you explore and build skills through wheel throwing and hand-building with clay to create fun and functional projects from bowls and cups to sculptural or whimsical forms of all kinds! Designed for kids in grades 5-8.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm

Thursdays, September 18 - October 23, 2025 | No class on October 2 | 3:30 - 5P | 5 sessions | $175

Kids will work with a variety of techniques including pinching, coiling, slab rolling, and maybe even the potter's wheel to develop and enhance their clay building skills. We will take inspiration from nature and our imaginations to build function and fanciful forms!

For kids in grades 2-4

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Saturdays, October 18 - November 1, 2025 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers

Saturdays, October 18 - November 1, 2025 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $300 (registration for 2 people)

Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.

Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers