Clay for Tweens & Teens
Youth Classes | Available
Tween & teen students will learn hand-building techniques and use methods such as pinching, folding, coils, and slab construction to create functional & decorative clay artworks. Work on more challenging projects and surface decoration processes, finishing with glazes to design truly unique clay pieces. New projects each session.
- Please bring a snack & drink for the mid-class break.
Mary Thompson
Mary K. Thompson is an experienced art educator and ceramic artist with more than 25 years of teaching across K–12 and higher education. She holds a B.F.A. in Ceramics and an M.Ed. in Art Education from the University of Minnesota, along with K–12 certification. Mary has taught in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Collier County Public Schools, where she developed curriculum, managed studio classrooms, and curated school-wide exhibitions that celebrated student creativity.
In addition to her K–12 work, Mary served as an adjunct professor at Kean University and taught Art Appreciation at The International Academy of Design and Technology, where she developed curriculum and supported students in visual analysis and creative thinking. A practicing ceramic artist, Mary brings strong studio expertise, clear communication, and a passion for helping students discover confidence and joy in the arts.