Kids Summer Pottery Camp
Castle & Cottage Clay: A Magical 4-Day Ceramic Summer Camp at ARTime BARRO in Costa Mesa
This summer, kids are invited to step into a world of imagination, storytelling, and clay at ARTime BARRO’s Kids Summer Pottery Camp in Costa Mesa. Inspired by whimsical castles, cozy cottages, fairy tale villages, and fantasy worlds, each camper will design and build their own ceramic masterpiece from start to finish.
With small class sizes, hands-on instruction, and a creative studio environment, this pottery summer camp is perfect for young artists who love making, building, drawing, and storytelling.
Summer Camp Details
Camp 1:
July 6 - 9
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages 7 - 10
Camp 2:
July 20 - 23
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages 10 - 13
Location: Artime Barro, Costa Mesa
Price: $400 per child
Limited to 8 kids per camp
What Kids Will Create
Throughout the week, campers will design and build their own ceramic castle, fairy cottage, or magical village using handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques. Along the way, they’ll create miniature details and fantasy-inspired characters that bring their stories to life.
Each student will leave with:
A large ceramic castle or cottage sculpture
Handmade miniature accessories and characters
Decorated display box environment
A written fairy tale story inspired by their creation
New pottery skills and creative confidence
Daily Camp Schedule
Monday — Dream & Design
Students will be introduced to the basics of pottery, including slipping, scoring, and wheel throwing techniques.
We’ll begin with:
Pottery demonstrations
Introduction to the studio and our story
Brainstorming ideas
Sketching castles, cottages, and magical worlds
Planning each student’s final sculpture
Tuesday — Build the Structure
Campers will begin constructing the main body of their project using slab-building techniques or the pottery wheel.
Students will:
Build walls and structures
Create roofs, windows, and doors
Add brick textures, roof tiles, and architectural details
Learn foundational ceramic construction techniques
Wednesday — Create the Magical Details
This is where imagination takes over.
Students will sculpt:
Fairy tale characters
Mushrooms, trees, bridges, horses, and woodland details
Tiny furniture and miniature accessories
Decorative elements that personalize their world
Thursday — Glaze, Storytelling & Presentation
On the final day, campers will finish and celebrate their creations together.
Activities include:
Underglazing and painting ceramic pieces
Decorating a cardboard display box with grass, moats, landscapes, or scenery
Writing a short fairy tale inspired by their creation
Presenting their story and artwork to the class
Why Families Love ARTime BARRO Summer Camps
At ARTime BARRO, we focus on creativity, craftsmanship, and meaningful artistic experiences in a calm and welcoming studio environment. Our small group setting allows every child to receive personal guidance while exploring their imagination through clay.
This camp is ideal for:
Creative kids who love art and storytelling
Beginners interested in pottery
Young artists looking for a unique summer activity
Children who enjoy hands-on learning and imaginative play
Reserve Your Spot Today
Week 1:
July 6th - 9th
9 am - 12 pm
Ages 7-10
Only 8 spots available per camp week.
Week 2:
July 20th - 23rd
9 am - 12 pm
Ages 10 - 13
Only 8 spots available per camp week.