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MON · JUL 13 · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Building with Clay: All Things Fantasy

ft. Kira Straub

Milwaukee Art Museum· 700 N Art Museum Dr
$160–$240 · 6–9 · Register
Families with Young Kids
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Kids craft their own fantasy creatures in clay — a creative adventure for young imaginations.

Part of a series

Youth Studio Class

Runs on various dates & times

3 more upcoming dates

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Part I

The details

About this event

This engaging clay workshop is perfect for young artists who dream of dragons and wizards. Over four days, children aged 7-12 will explore the magical world of fantasy through hands-on clay sculpting. They'll learn techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab building to bring their imaginative creations to life. The class not only teaches the art of clay but also instills a love for creativity and craftsmanship. Held at Tooth & Nail, it's a great way for kids to spend their summer days learning and creating.

From the organizer

For the imaginative artist that loves all things fairies, dragons, wizards, and fantastical beasts! Using the endless lore of fantasy worlds as a general theme, students will learn how to make forms using pinching and coiling, slab building, and sculpting techniques. Over four days, students will learn about the different stages clay goes through as it becomes ceramic, and use their new knowledge to paint and decorate their work using slip and glaze. Students will walk away with a new love for all things ceramic, and all the knowledge they need to work with clay.

Getting in

  • Register

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

Member $160, Non-Member $240.

Pro tips

  • Parents

    The museum café opens at 9 AM, perfect for grabbing a quick coffee before the class starts at 9:30 AM. It's a lifesaver if you're dropping off kids and need a caffeine boost.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
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Maker
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Who'll Be There

Children aged 7-12 with their parents, all engaged in creative activities. Expect a lively atmosphere with lots of laughter and chatter as families explore their artistic sides together.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expectedSeated throughout

What You'll Leave With

A thing you madeA new skill

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Light participation

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Quiet expectedSeated throughout

The crowd

Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.

You'll leave with

A thing you made
A new skill

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