Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio
Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio

Kids Workshops & Birthdays

ICCGS offers you a creative way to celebrate your child’s special day!  Whether it’s a birthday or a fantastic accomplishment, we have a workshop for them, and their friends!  For groups ages 5-16 only.

We Offer Kids Party Workshops!

Celebrate with Clay!  We provide the space, the project, and the fun for your child’s event! Kids will learn to create a handbuilt clay project with step-by-step guidance from one of our teaching artists. The organizer will choose one project from our selection of options, a perfect way to celebrate.  

The Basic Details:

  • Age: This kids party option is only available for children aged 5-16
  • Cost: $280 for up to 8 children, $35 for each additional child (up to 12). More than 12?  Contact us for pricing.
  • Length: Each workshop is 1.5 hours
  • Project Size: Each masterpiece will be approximately 4″ x 4″x 4″.  The organizer will choose one project option from below.
  • All that is Included: The price covers all Instruction, materials and two kiln firings. We will have an instructor designated for your party.
  • Flexible Timing: Parties are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Contact us at the form below with your preferred dates!
  • Check out more details below!
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Kids Party Project Options:

Mythological

Always a favorite project for the kids–using hand building techniques, participants will create something out of their imagination. Will it be a Dragon, Creatures under the sea or a fantastical pet?

Jolly Gnome

Kids will create a jolly gnome. It's up to them to decide what the gnome is wearing to bring their idea to life.

Monster

By turning a pinch pot on its side, participants will make monsters. Will they have teeth, horns or a snake tongue?

Animal Pot

Kids will learn how to create a pinch pot planter to resemble their favorite animal–real or imaginary!

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Additional Party Details

  • Easy Inquiry: Fill out the 'inquire here' form below to check availability. We will get back to you within 5-7 business days.
  • Confirmation of date via email: After we have confirmed your date and time, we are all set! The week of your event, we will confirm the expected number of participants and send you an invoice via email, to pay online, for the full party amount. This is due 72 hours prior to your event.
  • Payment: We'll confirm the headcount via email, the week of the party and send you an emailed invoice to pay online. Full payment is due 72 hours prior to your event.
  • Project Pickup: Finished projects will be ready for pickup three weeks after the party. Note that you will not be called when projects are ready for pickup.
  • Decorate Your Space: Arrive at 10:15 AM to add your personal touch to the party room!
  • Sweet Treats To-Go: While food and drink aren't allowed in the classroom, you can hand out cupcakes or goodie bags at pickup--for the kids to take with them.
  • Dress for Mess! Clay can be fun and a little messy, so clothes that can get a little messy are recommended. Note: clay and glaze come out of most materials after a wash.
  • Limited Adults: To ensure a smooth workshop, no more than 2 adults can be in the classroom during the party.