Why Pottery and Art Are Great for Kids

Creating with clay and engaging in art helps kids do more than just have fun (though there’s plenty of that too!). These hands-on activities build fine motor skills, encourage creative thinking, and help kids express emotions in a healthy way. Working with their hands also boosts focus and patience—important skills in and out of the classroom. Whether they’re shaping a bowl or painting a masterpiece, kids grow in confidence as they see their ideas come to life.
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This summer, Mud Hen Clay and Art Studio is offering week-long Pottery & Art Camps from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, starting the week of June 9 and running every other week throughout the summer. Camps are available for two age groups each day: ages 7–10 and 11 & up.

Sign up for one week or join us for multiple sessions—each week offers new projects and plenty of creative fun!

We offer two age range options for our classes:
Ages 7 - 10 and ages 11+

Camp Dates are:

June 9-13 Sky, Sun, Moon & Stars
June 23-27 Earth & Sea
July 7-11 Birds & Sea Creatures
July 21-25 Animal
Aug 4-8 Famous Artists

What people are saying

We had a great experience at Mud Hen Studios! We took a Saturday pottery wheel workshop. The patient and informative instruction was wonderful. The workshop ended at a perfect time for us to head over to a locl r3taurant for dinner. We came back to glaze our pieces. Again, the instructions were clear and helpful. We are very happy with the finished pieces. The text message updates from Laura kept us up to date while we waited for our pieces to dry and go in the kiln.It was a wonderful learning experience. We hope to get back soon for another workshop or for a class series.

Bob M. - Yelp Review

There is such a welcoming atmosphere at the studio! We were lucky enough to experience a "clay date" at the original studio location and recently took a wheel class where we practiced centering and made a few pieces. Jennifer the owner and instructor was so great, she really takes the time to explain how to handle the clay on the wheel! By the end of class I got more comfortable with handling the clay on the wheel properly :) - still have a long way to go to be a ceramics expert but that is what will keep me coming to learn! What I love about this studio is through learning, I got unique ring dish/cups in the process :) and they provide such a welcoming, inclusive environment for all levels!Looking forward to getting a message once the pieces are done and coming again to build on my skills!

‍Ranna K. - Yelp Review

Highly recommend for your next group activity!My friends and I scheduled a private group class and had such a great time. Our husbands were even raving about how much fun it was.

Stephanie S. - Yelp Review

Dropped in last month for my daughter's friends birthday. There were four of us. We were there about an hour and half before closing which was plenty of time. The employee was very friendly. It's a great deal with each item including any other fees. Love to support a small business.

Rebekah L. - Yelp Review