LaPorte County 4-H Ceramics
We are very excited to be supervising the LaPorte County 4-H Ceramics program for a second year in 2025!
We have dedicated the first and third Tuesdays of the months (with the exception and addition of April 29th) leading up to fair time for 4-H kids to work on projects. We’ll be open from 4-7pm, and will be donating our time and space for the kids. There will be a nominal fee to cover materials.
When checking out please leave us some information in the notes section about your child(ren): names, age(s), dates that you plan to join us, and let us know if there has been any clay experience in the past.
Below is a brief summery, also found in the handbook, describing expectations for projects listed by grade groupings:
Beginner | Grade 3-5 *Beginners have the option of simply painting bisqueware pottery
• Learn to create hand-built pottery pieces using either the pinch or coil method.
• Finish pieces by painting with underglazes and/or dipping glazes.
Intermediate | Grades 6–8
• Develop skills in producing greenware forms utilizing one of the following techniques: pinch, coil, slab, and/or wheel throwing
• Finish pieces by applying glazes using one or more of the following methods: brushing, dipping, splattering, and/or pouring
Advanced | Grades 9–12
• Plan and sketch your project
• Develop skills in producing matching sets of greenware forms by utilizing one or more of the following
techniques: pinch, coil, slab, and/or wheel throwing
• Students are encouraged to explore carving or sgraffito if interested
• Finish pieces by using one or more of the following methods: brushing, dipping, splattering, pouring,
and/or spraying glazes
• Write brief summary about your project
We are very excited to be supervising the LaPorte County 4-H Ceramics program for a second year in 2025!
We have dedicated the first and third Tuesdays of the months (with the exception and addition of April 29th) leading up to fair time for 4-H kids to work on projects. We’ll be open from 4-7pm, and will be donating our time and space for the kids. There will be a nominal fee to cover materials.
When checking out please leave us some information in the notes section about your child(ren): names, age(s), dates that you plan to join us, and let us know if there has been any clay experience in the past.
Below is a brief summery, also found in the handbook, describing expectations for projects listed by grade groupings:
Beginner | Grade 3-5 *Beginners have the option of simply painting bisqueware pottery
• Learn to create hand-built pottery pieces using either the pinch or coil method.
• Finish pieces by painting with underglazes and/or dipping glazes.
Intermediate | Grades 6–8
• Develop skills in producing greenware forms utilizing one of the following techniques: pinch, coil, slab, and/or wheel throwing
• Finish pieces by applying glazes using one or more of the following methods: brushing, dipping, splattering, and/or pouring
Advanced | Grades 9–12
• Plan and sketch your project
• Develop skills in producing matching sets of greenware forms by utilizing one or more of the following
techniques: pinch, coil, slab, and/or wheel throwing
• Students are encouraged to explore carving or sgraffito if interested
• Finish pieces by using one or more of the following methods: brushing, dipping, splattering, pouring,
and/or spraying glazes
• Write brief summary about your project
We are very excited to be supervising the LaPorte County 4-H Ceramics program for a second year in 2025!
We have dedicated the first and third Tuesdays of the months (with the exception and addition of April 29th) leading up to fair time for 4-H kids to work on projects. We’ll be open from 4-7pm, and will be donating our time and space for the kids. There will be a nominal fee to cover materials.
When checking out please leave us some information in the notes section about your child(ren): names, age(s), dates that you plan to join us, and let us know if there has been any clay experience in the past.
Below is a brief summery, also found in the handbook, describing expectations for projects listed by grade groupings:
Beginner | Grade 3-5 *Beginners have the option of simply painting bisqueware pottery
• Learn to create hand-built pottery pieces using either the pinch or coil method.
• Finish pieces by painting with underglazes and/or dipping glazes.
Intermediate | Grades 6–8
• Develop skills in producing greenware forms utilizing one of the following techniques: pinch, coil, slab, and/or wheel throwing
• Finish pieces by applying glazes using one or more of the following methods: brushing, dipping, splattering, and/or pouring
Advanced | Grades 9–12
• Plan and sketch your project
• Develop skills in producing matching sets of greenware forms by utilizing one or more of the following
techniques: pinch, coil, slab, and/or wheel throwing
• Students are encouraged to explore carving or sgraffito if interested
• Finish pieces by using one or more of the following methods: brushing, dipping, splattering, pouring,
and/or spraying glazes
• Write brief summary about your project