FAVA
39 South Main Street
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
Phone: (440) 774-7158
Fax: (440) 775-1107
Nurturing the Garden: A 5-Week Clay Hand-Building Class (5+)
Nurturing the Garden: A 5-Week Clay Hand-Building Class (5+)
ALL Ages, under 8 must be accompanied by adult
Thursdays, April 9 - May 7th @ 6-8 pm
Bring your love for plants into the ceramic studio!
This five-week course is designed for gardeners and clay enthusiasts alike. We will explore the fundamentals of hand-building, coiling, slab construction, and pinching to create functional, beautiful tools and decor for your outdoor or indoor sanctuary. From ancient irrigation techniques to melodic garden accents, you will learn how to build pieces that are as practical as they are artistic. We'll make planters, ollas, and windchimes. No clay experience needed. Students under 8 years old need to be accompanied by an adult. Get out on a week night and prepare for spring!
All pieces will be fired by FAVA and available for pick up about a month after the class is finished.
Register
When
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Apr 09, 2026 - May 07, 2026
Where
Clay Studio
39 South Main St
Oberlin , OH 44074
Tuition $120
Member Price $115
Fees $10
| When & Where | Tuition | Member Price | Supply Fee | |
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6:00pm - 8:00pm
Apr 09, 2026 - May 07, 2026
Clay Studio
39 South Main St Oberlin , OH 44074 |
$120 | $115 | $10 | Register |
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instructors
Amie Sell
I'm a sculptor who works in ceramic and mixed media. After years of working on tedious, temporary art works, I rediscovered ceramics in 2019 and became fully committed to mastering the craft. This gave me first-hand experience working on teams that successfully realized large-scale projects and how to craft & design meaningfully sculptures. I enjoy making playful sculptures and functional objects that express my love of the earth and the interconnectedness of nature.
scholarships & aid
FAVA reviews and considers all application for scholarship assistance. While we may not be able to provide a complete scholarship to all those who request it, we are committed to making our classes available to as many people as possible – regardless of individual financial circumstances. For this reason, it is important that all scholarship requests are received well in advance of the class starting date, so we may allocate our available funds accordingly. We may consider any of the following factors when determining eligibility for scholarships:
- Annual family income
- Individual or special circumstances
- Whether the applicant qualifies for the National Free/Reduced Price School Lunch program
(for students age 18 & younger)
**FAVA also encourages applicants to consider partial scholarship assistance, in which case the student only pays some portion of the class tuition.
All information will be kept confidential and will be used solely to determine the amount of scholarship assistance to be provided.
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