Summer Youth Clay Camp 2026

Description

Youth Summer Clay Camp: Make Art with Mud with Kim Sammartano

Ages 8-12 | Ceramics Studio | June 1 – 5, 2026 *(see meeting times below)

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

Let creativity take shape this summer! The Kids Clay Camp invites young artists to explore the world of pottery through fun hands-on learning. Campers will discover a variety of hand building techniques such as pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction while creating imaginative and functional projects. Each day encourages creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression in a supportive and relaxed studio environment. In addition to hand building, students will have the opportunity to experience the magic of the pottery wheel and try their hand at throwing clay under guided instruction.

Throughout the week, campers will learn about materials, texture, form, and glazing while developing confidence and artistic skills. Students will end up with a variety of decorative and functional projects they can enjoy long after camp ends!

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: Practice forming a multitude of shapes in addition to pinch pots, coils, slabs and how to join them using slip and scoring techniques. Explore how to use pottery tools large and small. Learn about how your work gets processed in the kilns.

Inspired Projects: From tiles and treasure jars, dishes, vases, votives, and critters, each day includes a demonstration followed by guided crafting, sculpting, and decorating.

Surface Design & Glazing: Dive into surface techniques with stamps, roulettes, and carving tools. Bring your creations to life with vibrant underglazes.

Class Highlights:

Inspired Design: Campers are encouraged to lean into their imagination, have fun and bring their individual ideas to life.

Structured Learning: Campers 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 camp 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 to 12 participants.

Please bring a snack.

Tuition: $200.00 – All materials, glazing and firings included.

Meeting Times

Monday, June 1: 9am – Noon

Tuesday, June 2: 9am – Noon

Wednesday, June 3: 9am – Noon

Thursday, June 4: no meeting today, kilns fired

Friday, June 5: 9am – Noon

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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.

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.