Summer Camp 2026: Made for the Table — June 22, 24, 26

QUICK FACTS

Ages 7–14 · 6 kids max · One teacher
Mon, Wed, Fri · 9am–12pm · 3 sessions
$325 — all materials included

Kids bring home: 2–3 fired functional ceramic pieces — bowls, plates, mugs (ready for pickup 2–3 weeks after camp ends)

Bring: Water bottle, snack, closed-toe shoes, clothes that can get clay on them, and a hair tie if hair is long enough to fall forward.
We provide: All clay, tools, glazes, aprons, and instruction.

Where: Heart & Hearth Pottery, 436 S Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga

Good fit for: Self-motivated kids ages 7–14 who can work independently and follow instructions in a group setting.

Photos: We sometimes take photos during camp for the studio's Instagram and website. If you'd prefer your child not appear, just let us know in writing at registration.

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Build bowls, mugs, and plates made to be used, loved, and shown off at home.

The mugs and bowls in your kitchen had to be made by somebody. This week, that somebody is your kid.

Kids create functional ceramic pieces meant to be used at home — not displayed on a shelf, but actually held, eaten from, and washed afterward. Monday begins with a slab-built bowl or plate, focusing on shape, proportion, and the balance between useful and beautiful. Wednesday, once pieces are leather-hard, kids carve in patterns, names, or textures, then build a mug and learn how to make a handle that looks right and feels right.

Friday is for underglaze painting — interior colors, exterior patterns, finishing touches that make each piece feel personal. The pieces go to the kiln and come back ready to use two to three weeks later.

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MINIMUM ENROLLMENT
Camp runs with a minimum of 3 enrolled students. Families will be notified in advance if minimum enrollment is not met.

ABOUT THE WORK
Ceramic firing is unpredictable. Cracking, warping, glaze defects, and firing loss are normal risks of working with real clay and real heat — we'll always let you know if something happens to your piece. Pieces are held for 30 days after firing; unclaimed work after that becomes studio property.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Summer Camp has its own refund window because we reserve staffing, supplies, and space specifically for your child:
- 21+ days before camp: full refund minus $25 admin fee
- 8–20 days before camp: 50% refund OR 50% studio credit (your choice)
- 7 or fewer days before camp: no refund, no credit

Read the full policy at heartandhearthpottery.com/refund-policy.

QUESTIONS?
Email us before you book at studio@heartandhearthpottery.com. We're real people in Topanga Canyon and we write back.