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WED · JUL 15 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Clay Jewelry Studio

ft. Kira Straub

Bearbear Creative Studio & Risograph Hub
$250 · 7–12 · Register
Families with Older Kids
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Kids craft their own ceramic jewelry at Tooth and Nail Studio's creative workshop.

Part of a series

Clay Jewelry Studio

Runs on various dates & times

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Part I

The details

About this event

At the Clay Jewelry Studio, kids aged 7-12 get the chance to dive into the world of ceramic jewelry making. Over four days, they'll learn various handbuilding techniques, from pinching to slab building, to create their own unique pieces like beads and pendants. The studio, located in Milwaukee, provides a creative space where young artists can express themselves and gain hands-on experience with materials and tools.

Led by Kira Straub, a recent graduate with a BFA in Studio Art, the workshop emphasizes playful exploration and creativity. Straub's approach ensures that each child not only learns the technical aspects of jewelry making but also enjoys the process. With limited spots available, it's a fantastic opportunity for kids to develop new skills and make lasting memories.

From the organizer

Jewelry has always been a form of personal style and identity expression. Using handbuilding techniques, students will learn how to create their own pieces of ceramic jewelry. Bead making, pendants, key chains, and pins will be made through pinching, coiling, sculpting and slab building techniques. While we design our jewelry objects, we will think about surface design and learn techniques such as sgraffito and finish our work with slip and glaze. Jewelry assembly techniques with simple tools and findings will be taught as well.

Getting in

  • Register

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

$250 per person for 4 classes.

Pro tips

  • Parents

    Consider packing a small snack for your child, as the camp runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and no mention of snacks is provided. Kids might get hungry during the session.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
ArtsyDiyIntimateChill
MakerArt Scene
Conversational

Who'll Be There

Families with kids, art enthusiasts, and individuals looking for creative and educational experiences. Expect a mix of parents and children engaging in hands-on activities together.

How the Room Feels

Low lightUnpredictable volume

What You'll Leave With

A thing you madeA new skill

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Fully participatory

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

Dim room. Dress for mood, not for reading a program.

Low lightUnpredictable volume

The crowd

Sweet spot is 3–6 people actively doing the thing together.

You'll leave with

A thing you made
A new skill

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