Clay - Spin & Sculpt: Mythical Creatures on the Wheel Half Day AM (Week 1)

Unleash your imagination in this 5-day pottery adventure where fantasy meets the wheel! Campers will learn handbuilding and wheel-throwing techniques to create their own magical pottery, including a dragon egg jar, a wheel-thrown creature cup or bowl, a unicorn mug or monster plate, and a sculpted creature figurine. With projects that combine function and fantasy, students will explore slab, coil, pinch, sculpting, and wheel-throwing methods while designing one-of-a-kind creations. By the end of camp, each artist will bring home a collection of mythical treasures, both functional and sculptural that show off their creativity and new pottery skills.

Supervised lunch option only available for purchase at check-out for PM tennis campers.

Teacher Bios: Robert Hay was born and raised in Colorado and has been working in the field of education for over 17 years. He attended the University of Colorado to study Fine Arts and received his Bachelors Degree in Studio Arts, with a focus on drawing and painting. When he is not working, Robert loves to spend time with his wife and three children. He enjoys cartooning, playing music, sports (Go Broncos!), going to movies, and hanging around with family. He cannot imagine a more fulfilling career and hopes to inspire students with his love and passion for art!

Dan Lopez has been teaching art in Cherry Creek Schools for over 22 years and currently serves as the Studio Arts teacher at Infinity Middle School. His innovative approach to teaching and leadership in Teaching for Artistic Behavior at the Denver Art Museum and Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design have helped shape creative learning across the district. Dan’s commitment to student voice, community art, and growth as an educator earned him the 2025 Educator of the Year award. Beyond the classroom, he owns Zen Wolf Pottery, creating functional and expressive works inspired by balance and nature. This summer marks his fifth year teaching at Summer at Kent Denver, where he continues to share his passion for creativity, curiosity, and the joy of making.

Room: Visual Arts Subject: Visual Arts/Ceramics Time: 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. Materials Fee: $45

Lunch can be purchased through Kent Denver for all classes below 50 in number. Students may bring their own lunch.