Hand-Building for Youth Ages 7+ (Introductory Level)

Hand-Building for Youth Ages 7+ (Introductory Level)
Date: January 28 – February 18, 2026 (Wednesdays, 4 weeks)
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor: Sam White
Fee: $85.80 (Members) | Fee: $97.81 (Non-Members)

Let your child’s creativity take shape! This class introduces young makers to the magic of hand-building with clay. Kids will learn pinching, coil, and slab techniques to craft fun, functional pottery from their imagination.

Course fees include clay, glazes, firings and use of all studio tools and equipment.

Sam White is a graduate of NSCAD majoring in Textiles and Minor Fashion. She lived in Edmonton where she worked as a program specialist/art instructor for after school programs. She also worked with clay as a pottery instructor teaching both children and adults. Sam has experience in teaching a variety of children’s art classes such as drawing, painting, pottery and hand weaving. Sam has taught summer Art camps and March break programs and is happy to be back in Cape Breton.

Advance registration for members begins January 5

General registration for non-members begins January 19

(How to become a member with Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design)

For more information on this program or to register, email tammy@capebretoncraft.com