Spend a creative morning working with clay alongside your child in this caregiver-and-child pottery wheel workshop. Designed for young artists ages 5–7 and their grown-ups, this hands-on experience invites families to explore the pottery wheel together through playful, guided instruction led by Museum teaching artists.

Participants will be introduced to foundational wheel-throwing skills such as getting comfortable at the wheel, centering clay with support, shaping simple forms, and exploring texture and tools. The focus is on process, collaboration, and shared discovery in a welcoming studio environment.

No prior experience is required. All materials are included. Instructors will advise at the end of the session if finished pieces are suitable for glazing and firing, with next steps shared onsite. Workshops are intentionally small to support meaningful engagement. Advance registration is recommended, and space is limited.

Tickets + Museum Admission  

• Registration is required and includes admission for 1 kid and 1 caregiver. 
• Registration for this workshop does not include general Museum admission. If you’d like to explore the Museum, separate admission is required and available at the Welcome Desk. All participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult to explore the Museum.    

Drop-off + Pick-up  

• Location: Enter Artopia: NCM Creative Studios from the Union Street side of The New Children’s Museum, near the corner of Union and Island.  
• Program check-in is from 9:45 am-10 am.  
• All artists must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. 

Questions about parking, accessibility, or our cancellation policy?   
Visit our Artopia: NCM Creative Studios FAQs page for all the details you need to plan your visit: https://thinkplaycreate.org/artopia-faqs/