Discover a summer camp that blends art with outdoor fun at Black Hound West. Perfect for young creatives, the camp offers personalized instruction amid scenic surroundings—an inspiring way for kids to spend their summer days.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
Monday through Friday, 9am–3pm
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required; suitable for children with basic mobility
Wildlife
History
The site has a history of outdoor art education dating back over a decade, blending local creative traditions with scenic landscapes.
Conservation
The camp emphasizes environmental sustainability by recycling materials and respecting the natural surroundings.
Black Hound Clay Studio West
Discover a summer camp that blends art with outdoor fun at Black Hound West. Perfect for young creatives, the camp offers personalized instruction amid scenic surroundings—an inspiring way for kids to spend their summer days.
Black Hound Clay Studio West is a ceramics studio offering a broad schedule of pottery classes, workshops, open studio sessions, summer art camps, and members-only events. The studio presents structured multi-week series such as Wheelthrowing 101 and Wheelthrowing 102, short-format workshops like Make Your Own Holiday Mug and One Day Wheel Workshop, and skill-focused courses including Handbuilt Tableware for Beginners and Intermediate Handbuilding options.
Classes emphasize hands-on instruction in wheelthrowing, slab and coil handbuilding, surface decoration, glazing, and functional tableware. Several class listings note small, supportive settings and instructor-led guidance; named instructors appear in class descriptions, including Frankie Iadarola, Corinna Cowles, and Caroline Hayes-Charuk. The studio also runs open studio sessions for students, member-focused demos and refreshers (kiln, glaze, reclaim, slip, extruder), and bookable private workshops.
Seasonal programming includes Mid-Summer Open Studio Sessions and Black Hound West Summer Art Camp sessions scheduled for August 2025. Multiple offerings show waitlist status for popular time slots, indicating high demand. Membership-only entries provide additional hands-on opportunities and technical demos.
Black Hound Clay Studio West’s program mix supports beginners through intermediate students, offering repeatable class sequences and specialty workshops for makers seeking practical skills, creative play, and finished functional work. The studio lists explicit class names, waitlist entries, and member events to help prospective students find a right-fit experience.
Experiences Offered
38
Classes, workshops, camps, and member events
Members Events
6
Kiln, glaze, reclaim, slip, extruder demos
Summer Camps
2 (2025)
August 2025 camp sessions listed
Waitlist Entries
10
Several popular classes show waitlists
Search wheelthrowing, handbuilding, workshops, summer camps, and members sessions; reserve a spot or join waitlists for in-demand classes and private workshops.
Bring sun protection
Apply sunscreen and wear hats to stay comfortable during outdoor activities.
Pack water bottles
Keep kids hydrated throughout the busy camp days to maintain energy and focus.
Wear comfortable clothes
Dress in layers suitable for outdoor work and indoor art projects.
Arrive early
Getting to the camp early ensures you find the best spot and settle in comfortably.
Sun hat
Protects against sunburn while working outdoors.
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Paint apron
Keeps clothes clean during messy art activities.
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Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during outdoor work.
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Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Provides support for outdoor movement and activities.
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