Kids Clay Whistles & Ocarinas

Description

Kids Clay Whistles & Ocarinas For Ages 7-13 with Kim Sammartano
Unleash your creativity and shape your own world with clay

Friday | June 26, 2026 | 9am-12pm | Ages 7-13 | Dennis Ott Ceramics Studio

ESA Eligible: www.azed.gov/esa : Contact JD to register with ESA Funds: 928-282-3809, ext. 1

Explore the musical side of pottery by creating their very own clay whistles or ocarinas! Students will learn basic handbuilding techniques while discovering how shape, air, and sound come together to make a working musical instrument. Guided step-by-step, students will form, shape, and personalize their creations, adding textures, patterns, and imaginative details to make each piece truly unique. The end result will be a handmade work of art and a musical keepsake all in one!

All materials included.

No prior clay experience is needed – just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy. Finished pieces will be fired in the kiln and ready for pickup on a later date.

What Campers Will Learn & Create:

Foundational Techniques: In this 3-hour class, students will learn basic handbuilding techniques while discovering how shape, air, and sound come together to make a working musical instrument.
Surface Design & Glazing: After they build their imaginative creation, they will add colors of their choice by painting on bright underglazes.

Class Highlights:

Inspired Design: Students are encouraged to lean into their imagination, have fun and bring their individual ideas to life.
Structured Learning: Students receive guidance on how clay behaves and how to build sturdy structures.
Materials Included: Tuition covers all clay, glazes, and firings. Due to the nature of the medium, some projects will be fired after class ends and will need to be picked up at a later date. Shipping options are available upon request.

Come make something amazing with us this summer!

Sign up early as class is limited!

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Kim Sammartano

Kim Sammartano received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from DePaul University in Chicago, IL with a concentration in Graphic Design and Marketing. She has taught private students and classes in Atlanta GA, and on St. John in the US Virgin Islands. Her passion is working with kids & helping them bring their creative ideas & imagination to life through art. In her own work, she has been exploring the sgraffito technique in clay, and her nature-themed work is inspired by the styles of woodcut and linocut designs. Kim currently lives in northern Arizona, where she owns & operates her home studio. When not working in clay, Kim is a breakfast chef at a boutique bed & breakfast in Sedona.

Materials Included: Tuition covers all clay, glazes, and firings. Due to the nature of the medium, some projects will be fired after class ends and will need to be picked up at a later date. Shipping options are available upon request.

Cancellation Policy

Registration and Cancellation Policies

Registration

Each student must enroll individually.
Classes must be paid in full upon registration.
Students may register online or call Sedona Arts Center Office at 928-282-3809, Ext 1 or toll free at 866-282-3809 Ext 1.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.

In-Person and Online Classes Cancellation

Students must cancel or transfer at least 7 days prior to the first day of class.
If a student cancels or transfers before the 7-day cut-off, a $25 fee will be applied.
If a student cancels within 7 days prior to class, there are no refunds.
If Sedona Arts Center cancels the class for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full.

Note: If traveling to Sedona, we strongly urge students to purchase refundable airline tickets or travel insurance in case of workshop cancellation due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen changes. Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for non-refundable ticket purchases or lodging fees.

Important Message

Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the cut-off date for any reason, unless Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.