Let’s get our hands dirty and mold some more ideas that will make your clay creations even more a-glaze-ing than a perfectly fired piece of art.
Get Fired Up
- Plan a Project: Encourage everyone to think about a simple item they’d like to create (a small bowl, a mug, an animal figurine).
- Dress for Mess: Wear old clothes or aprons that you don’t mind getting covered in clay.
- Inspiration Station: Browse through books, magazines, or online galleries with pottery examples. What shapes, patterns, and styles catch your eye?
Extra Heat
- Collaborative Creation: Consider working together on a larger piece, like a mosaic plate or a family sculpture created from individual pieces.
- Display It: Create a dedicated shelf or display area in your home to showcase your family pottery masterpieces.
- Storytelling Souvenirs: Attach or write a small note to or underneath each piece describing who made it, when, and any funny memories from the class.
- Gift Exchange: Make small pieces specifically for someone else in the family (making sure that each person is paired with another) and wrap them for a fun family gift exchange after they’re finished.
Home Pottery Party
- Can’t find a class that will fit your families schedule or budget? No problem! Check out a few of our favorite products below to shape your creations at home.