Bothwell Pottery will offer classes at Forest Road Elementary. 901 Forest Road, La Grange Park, IL
*Kids After School Pottery Classes
*Teen/Advanced Evening Class
*Adult Clay Evenings
*Future* Me and My Little One
*Party? Scouts? Outings?
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Kids After school Classes Nov/Dec 2025
Kids in class will be introduced to a variety of techniques, skills, in hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. As kids improve their skills, they will be encouraged to explore and develop more independently. As usual all the classes will have opportunities on the wheel. Kids classes are 1.5 hour long.
*Are you are concerned about missing a class? Switching and making up classes will be possible. I be able to accommodate missed sick days or conflicts with family/school plans. You must contact Ryan about switching days or making up missed classes.
Kids Class,Tuesday, 4:30-6:00, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9, 15, 6 Weeks, $150
Kids Class, Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11, 17, 6 Weeks $150
Teen/Advanced After school Class Sep/Oct 2025
Teens in class will be introduced to a variety of techniques, skills, in hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. As kids improve their skills, they will be encouraged to explore and develop more independently. Teen class is 2 hours. There will be time for students to explore on the wheel, however wheel time will be limited. Students will have to share time on the wheel.
Teen Pottery Class,Tuesday, 6:00-8:00, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9, 15, 6 Weeks, $180
Adult Clay Evenings Moves to Thursday
*** Wednesday Oct 8, 15, 22. Moves to Thursdays 6-8. Nov 6 - Dec 18
The Clay Evenings is a pottery class for all levels. If you are looking for a class to learn all the basics of pottery, I will provide all the material and supplies, along with as much instruction as you need. Likewise you can use the space and time to explore and develop your skills independently. If you are interested in working on the wheel, there is clay for purchase.
3 classes for $60
25# clay is $50 (absolutely no outisde clay.)
With Registration:
-Enjoy 3 evenings in the studio, create hand-built one of a kind creations with all the instruction and support you will need. Students will have the option to use studio recycled clay or purchase new clay.
-Want to try the wheel? Purchase clay and you can spend the class working on the pottery wheel. Clay must be purchased from the studio, 25# bag is $50, purchased clay will include all the necessary tools, firings, glaze. *There are only 4 wheels at the new studio, time may be limited or shared depending on availability.
Sign up and come to any Wednesday you are available. It is preferred that the classes are used consecutively but can be used up to the end of the following month.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Fill out a registration form today!
Me and My Little One
This is a class for moms, dads, grandparents or anyone that would like to bring a youngster to a pottery class. We will work together to come up with a few projects to create along with or work by the side of your little one. All participants will be making and participating. I will provide all the skills, tools, clay, glazes and instruction you will need to complete ceramic projects from start to finish. Two days of creating and decorating the clay projects. One day to paint, glaze and finish the projects. I will suggest and prefer a 1:1 or at most 1:2 adult to child ratio.
**CURRENTLY NO CLASS OFFERING**
*Full Summer Camp 2025!
Summer camp is a week-long pottery experience. Campers will be introduced to a variety of techniques and skills in hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. Kids can repeat camps. As kids improve their skills, they will be encouraged to explore and develop more independently. All Camps are for young artists ages 6-15, camps and classes are drop off only,
*AM camp will be 2 hours, 10-12, $200,
*PM camp will be 2.5 hours, 1-3:30, $250.
*DISCOUNT: Register for 2 or more weeks of camp and get $25 off EACH camp.
CAMPS ARE FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. CALL, EMAIL, TEXT FOR ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS.
*Fee due at registration, fully refundable up to 2 week before the start of camp.
**There may be a few amazing guest instructors when I am on vacation with my family.
Ryan
*FULL Summer Teen Wheel Camps 2025!
Teens 13+ can join for a week of working on the wheel and developing a range of pottery skills. *Kids 10-12 must have previous experience in the studio and permission from Mr. Bothwell. Classes limited to the number of wheels available.
CAMPS ARE FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. CALL, EMAIL, TEXT FOR ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS.
*Fee due at registration, fully refundable up to 2 week before the start of camp.
Ryan
Clay Party!
Clay Party!
Birthday Parties, Scout Troops, Celebrate a special event at Bothwell Pottery. Parties last from one to two hours. Often we will work together to pick a theme or project. For example the Harry Potter inspired mandrake pots, Bobble heads, Mug with a soccer team name, player number or logo. All the projects are individually hand made by the participants.
Parties start at $100 event fee plus $20 a participant. Minimum 8 kids and max is around 12.
MEET SOME OF THE GREAT GUEST INSTRUCTORS BELOW:
Introducing Singh:
I have been teaching art for the past 26 years. I am passionate about art and believe that it is a valuable tool for personal expression, creativity, and problem-solving. I am also committed to providing all students with a challenging, yet fun, experience.
I started my teaching career in the Chicago Public Schools where I taught all grade levels. For the past 18 years I taught in Riverside at the Jr. High level; where I had the opportunity to teach a wider range of art classes, there I taught drawing, painting, printing, sculpture, and ceramics.
I realized early on how much I loved teaching art and helping students discover their own creativity. I believe that art is for everyone, and I am passionate about helping students discover their own artistic voice.
Introducing Jamie:
Art has been my passion since I was a kid. I have always loved artwork that you can pick up and hold in your hands. As a high school art teacher, ceramics is by far the BEST subject to teach. I love watching students grow as artists and create work that reflects their personality. Outside of clay, I like to create comic books, hike with my dog, and take road trips with my husband. I am excited to work with aspiring artists of all backgrounds at Bothwell Pottery!
Introducing Abby Troyer:
Abby is currently an art teacher at Cossitt Elementary in LaGrange Distict 102.
Thank you Greta for this amazing cicada!
CLAY CAMP
About me
My passion for Pottery started in 2014. While I have created with clay since high school, throwing on the pottery wheel fascinated me. Bothwell Pottery has long been a dream of mine. Offering handbuilding and wheel classes to artists young and old. Outside of art, I love fishing, skiing and travelling.
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