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

Scout Workshops

We have worked with both Boy and Girl Scouts to create workshops for your troops.  Schedule with us to get them in with hands-on activities to earn badges, or as part of your troops celebratory event!

Scout Workshops

Group Handbuilt Clay Rates: Contact us for pricing.

Group Warm Glass Rates: Contact us for pricing.

Timing: Each workshop is 1.5 hours long.  Contact us with date and time options and the ‘inquire here’ button below. 

Highlights:

  • Badge-Focused Projects: We offer projects to help scouts meet their pottery badge requirements.  Let us know what badge you are working on and we will provide some great project options in both clay and warm glass.
  • Expert Instruction: Our experienced teaching artists will guide scouts through each step.
  • Creative Fun: Scouts will learn fundamental hand building techniques to create their own unique pieces.
  • Easy Registration for multiple Workshops: Planning more than 3 workshops throughout the year, and want each member to pay separately? We can create a private registration link for groups of 8 or more.
  • Unique projects for badges: check out some of our examples below of how we can help your troops earn their badge. 
Inquire Here

Brownie Pottery

Pinch Pot required projects could include: animal pot, monsters, singing frog or jolly gnome.

GS Water Badge

Water Badge req involves creating a water composition, create a glass chime that resembles the sound and movement of water.

GS Jewelry

Reqs include making your own jewlery--we can help with a warm glass workshop creating a pendant for a necklace, or a unique set using clay.

BS Pottery

We can help fulfill several pottery badge requirements in 4 separate workshops to include: Slab Making, Coil Pot with decorations, Pinch Pot into an animal form and Ceramic Wheel

Additional Workshop Details:

  • Easy Inquiry: Fill out the 'inquire here' form to check availability. We will get back to you within 5-7 business days.
  • Confirmation of date and payment 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 amount. This is due 72 hours prior to your event.
  • Everything is included: We will have a designated Instructor for your event.
  • Project Pickup: Finished projects will be ready for pickup three weeks after the workshop. Note that you will not be called when projects are ready for pickup.
  • 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 may be in the classroom during the party.
Inquire Here
14