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July 13 @ 9:00 am July 17 @ 12:00 pm

Summer Camp: Clay with Food (Ages 6 – 8)


Learn & Make / Kids Camps / Summer Camp: Clay with Food (Ages 6 – 8)

Monday July 13 – Friday July 17, 2026
9:00 am – 12:o0 pm

Create something that looks good enough to eat in this half-day camp! Campers will explore the connections between food and pottery in our galleries, discovering objects like an ancient vessel for drinking hot chocolate and a royal dessert table, and reimagine their favourite sweet and savoury treats in our pottery studio.

Guided by an experienced artist-educator, campers will practice hand building, sculpting, glazing, and painting sculptures made from clay, and other craft materials. They’ll also strengthen their observation, critical thinking, and communication skills through engaging activities, all while flexing their imagination in a fun and inclusive environment.

  • Gardiner Friends : $234
  • General : $275

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About Summer Camp

In our popular summer camps, kids and teens can embrace their creativity through clay and other art materials in our fully equipped pottery studios. They’ll learn new skills—hand building or wheel throwing, and various decorating and glazing techniques—in a engaging and supportive environment. Each camp is taught by our experienced artist-educators, who also guide campers through the galleries to get inspired by the fascinating objects on display.

Camp Schedule

8:45 am – 9:00 am: Drop off
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm: Pick up
We are unable to provide extended care.
Campers will have a 10-minute snack break every day.
Day 1: Introduction to hand building with clay
Day 2: Gallery exploration and continuing clay projects in the studio
Day 3: Introduction to glazing
Day 4: Gallery exploration and using other art materials
Day 5: Complete projects and artwork showcase for families
We invite campers’ families for a showcase of their artworks at 11:30 am on the Friday of each session. Please bring packing materials (boxes and newspapers) on the final day to safely carry artworks home.

Important Information

  • Please ensure the course you choose works with your schedule. For any withdrawals, a non-refundable fee of $30 fee per course will be charged, regardless of the reason for withdrawal. Withdrawals will not be accepted for any reason within 10 business days prior to the program start date or after the program has begun.
  • By signing up for this class, participants are committing to abide by the Museum’s Code of Conduct, Ticketing Policy, and Studio Policy.

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The Gardiner Museum will close at 6 pm on Wednesday May 22 for the International Ceramic Art Fair Preview Gala.