In Beginning Ceramics, students explore the creative possibilities of clay through hands-on, process-based learning. Using low-fire clay, students learn foundational hand-building techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab construction, along with scoring and using slip to join forms. Campers design and create functional and expressive clay projects, then experiment with basic glazing techniques to add color, texture, and personal expression. This class supports progressive arts philosophy by encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, material exploration, and reflective thinking. Students build visual arts vocabulary, fine motor skills, and an understanding of the ceramic process from clay to finished glazed artwork.