The Joel Fund: Operation ART

Bring your ideas to three-dimensional life by creating one-of-a-kind handbuilt ceramic art pieces! You’ll learn to roll unfired clay into slabs by hand, securely join clay

components, add textures, and more. Projects may include a lidded box/jar, wall pocket, mug/vase, or other small vessels depending on participants’ interests. We’ll take our time and craft each piece in phases, working on each project across multiple class meetings, so you can savor the details and smooth out the edges. Works will be fired off-site after the class is finished and will be available for pickup from the Joel Fund offices after class is over. No experience is necessary; your instructor will meet you where you are and provide the support you need to enjoy the creative process--the studio is fully accessible, participants will be able to stand or sit as desired, and accommodations are always available for any specific needs. Working with this medium provides a unique opportunity for sensory engagement and creative development--come connect to yourself and other makers as you find your way with Clay!

Specific dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 Makeup date: 2/26

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org or 919 200 0886.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. To receive the scholarship promo code, email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org.