Ceramics

Ceramic Group Outings

If your youth group is looking for a unique and fun outing look into having your next event at our ceramic studio. The Centre of Elgin has a beautiful ceramic studio and knowledgeable staff to assist you in hosting a creative and fun group outing. A group outing includes 2 hours of studio instruction, clay, glaze and firing. Your group will create, build and paint a one-of-kind clay project. For more information, or to schedule your ceramic outing, contact Jan Monell at 847-531-7012 or Monell_j@cityofelgin.org.

Cost: $14 per child – 10 child min./ 18 child max.  Age Requirement: Children must be at least 7 years old.

Ceramics classes can be found online. Register today!

Youth ART! Spring Break Camp

Kids come and explore the creative possibilities in ART! Camp. ART! Camp is designed to give basic experience in drawing, painting, papermaking, printmaking, clay, weaving, and sculpture. Each day will vary with different art media. Students will need to bring a sack lunch/drink to camp each day. Come dress for mess. Join the fun. Camp meets March 25-29, 9:00am-3:00pm for 9-15 year olds. Register online or in person at The Centre of Elgin.

Ceramics Program at The Centre of Elgin

We have various levels of ceramic classes and workshops for individuals, youth, and families. Our classes include all tools, firing, glaze and clay. Classes are for beginner students who want to be project specific or for those who want to work independent. All classes will focus on teaching the basics to first time potters who want to learn slab/coil and wheel techniques. We have a large studio with 8 potter’s wheels, slab roller, glaze room and kiln. Our highly trained and experienced instructors take pride in educating and enhancing the lives of others through the arts.

Adult Classes

  • Raku Pottery Workshops
  • Hand Building & Potter’s Wheel
  • Weeknight Classes
  • Adult Workshops

Youth Classes

  • Basic Hand Building Class
  • Wheel Throwing Classes
  • Spring Break Camps
  • Home School Program
  • Holiday Classes 

Family Classes

  • Family Classes
  • Family Class Parent/multiple children