Clay Creations: Hand-Building Ceramics (Grades 2-4)-Half Day AM, June 30-July 3

Camp Topic: Clay Creations- Hand-Building Ceramics 
Grades Served: 2-4
Location: Berwick Academy, 31 Academy Street, South Berwick, ME
Instructors:
Sara Dulong Apsey, Artist, BA Teacher & Parent
Date: June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4), Monday-Thursday 
Time:  9:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost:
$285
AM & PM Half-Day Options for Full Day Experience: We have half-day options available this week. Please browse our offerings by logging into CampBrain. Some options are available in Base Camp and other complementary enrichment programs. If you need assistance or can’t find an option to extend your child’s day into a full-day experience, please email our office.
AfterCare Available: Please add on AfterCare at during the registration process if you wish to extend your child's camp day to 5pm.
Transportation Available: Pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, & York. Add a weekly transportation pass during registration to access our transportation offering.
Scholarships Available: We are committed to making camp accessible. Don’t let cost be a barrier—apply for financial aid here.
Registration Process: Register On Campbrain

Unleash your creativity at Clay Creations Camp! Led by expert Sara Dulong Apsey, explore hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab building to craft unique pottery, from functional bowls to artistic sculptures, while learning glazing techniques to make your pieces shine.
Shape, Create, and Glaze: Unleash Your Creativity with Clay
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of ceramics in this hands-on, fun-filled camp! This camp designed for beginners and seasoned sculptors alike, offering a fantastic opportunity to learn the fundamentals of hand-building pottery and bring your ideas to life.

Throughout the week, you'll master three exciting hand-building techniques: pinching, coiling, and slab building. These versatile methods will allow you to craft everything from small bowls to sculptures, and everything in between. With a focus on creativity and individual expression, you'll have the chance to experiment with different textures, shapes, and designs.

In addition to mastering the basic techniques, you'll learn how to glaze your pottery, experimenting with various colors and finishes to create functional pieces or artistic masterpieces. Whether you're crafting a personalized mug, decorative sculpture, or a unique vase, this camp provides the tools and guidance to make your ideas come to life in clay.

At the end of the week, you'll walk away with several beautiful, handmade pottery pieces that reflect your imagination and hard work. Whether you're looking to start a new hobby or deepen your existing skills, Clay Creations offers a supportive and creative environment where you can develop your craft and discover the joys of working with clay. Sign up today and let your creativity take shape!
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Berwick Academy

Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 520 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Postgraduates. Berwick students are from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and several countries. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves.