Youth Craft Academy – Ceramics: Still Life

In this course, participants will explore themes of symbolism and permanence through historic and contemporary examples of still-life art. They will observe the world around them to select a meaningful theme to apply a collection of works developed over six weeks. As in still-life art, possible themes include any inanimate objects or natural items like food, plants, or household items. The first module will focus on two-dimensional. painted cut-outs. In the second module, participants will create a large vessel, carving, extruding and painting the form inspired by their selected theme.

Ceramics: Still Life is for youth aged 12-16. The course runs from 3:30-6 PM on the following Thursdays: November 13th, 20th, 27th, December 4th, 11th and 18th, 2025. Participants are invited to join us before the start of each session from 3-3:30 PM for a snack in the new Arts & Crafts Library.

Sliding scale pricing. Learn more and register here.

SAVE 75% ON REGISTRATION FEES!

Thanks to a special partnership with Rue Pigalle, a discounted rate will automatically apply at the time of registration for ALL participants. No application is required. Why this generous discount? Rue Pigalle believes that as a practice and career, craft is a joyful and optimistic way to address the serious issues of sustainability, skills transmission, material literacy, community economy, and equality.

If this discounted rate still remains a barrier, please reach out to Program Lead Katrina Tompkins at katrina@countyarts.ca.

ABOUT YOUTH CRAFT ACADEMY

Launched in fall 2023, this unique, hands-on program is designed for youth ages 12-16 with an interest in making or curiosity about materials. Participants will learn, play, and build in a variety of mediums such as clay, wood, glass, metal, and fibre to create functional and decorative objects.

The program is delivered by professional designers, makers, artists, and other members of the craft sector. Youth are encouraged, but not required, to participate in all four courses per year.