Wheel throwing & handbuilding for kids age 12-17

Fridays 4-6PM with Jessica Fisher & Christian Moses

This introductory level course will focus on the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel as well as handbuilding forms through various coil and slab building methods. Students will gain an understanding of the ceramic process and the basic skill set required for working on the wheel or building by hand. No experience is required, open to ages 12-17.

What is RHAP?

Founded in 2009, Red Hook Art Project (RHAP) is a non-profit organization that provides free visual art, music, academic and stress management instruction to children and youth who live in and around Red Hook, Brooklyn. RHAP organizes our community of 30 volunteers—artists, musicians, writers, doctors and other practitioners—to teach and mentor our students on a weekly basis. Our classes are intentionally small, and we strive to give each student individual attention during each class. Our pedagogical approach is rooted in responding to our students interests and needs with special attention to activities that build self-confidence and problem solving skills. We see our program as a fun, enriching, and supportive supplement to the academic curriculum of school.