Kids Pottery Wheel Classes Near Fort Lauderdale

Gasper Arts Center runs a pottery wheel class just for kids, roughly ages 8 to 16, at our studio in Dania Beach, two miles from the Fort Lauderdale airport. It is $65 a student for a single class, so there is no term to sign up for, and the clay, tools, glazing and firing are included.

Kids classes at a glance

  • Kids Wheel Class · roughly ages 8 to 16 · about 75 minutes on a weekday afternoon · $65 a student

  • Kids' Birthday Parties · a private party for the birthday child and friends · painting from $45 a child, ceramics from $69

  • Beginner Wheel Class · ages 13 and up, alongside adults · $79 a person

What happens in the class?

An instructor shows the group how to center the clay on the wheel, open it up and shape it into a simple form such as a cup or a bowl, then helps each student at the wheel. No experience is needed.

How much does it cost?

$65 a student for one class. That covers the clay, tools, glazing and firing, and the booking system adds its own fee at checkout. You pay class by class, so a child can try it once or come back as often as they like.

When does it run?

This fall the Kids Wheel Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:30 to 5:45 PM. Days and times change with the season, so check the class calendar for the current dates.

What ages is it for?

The Kids Wheel Class is built for roughly ages 8 to 16. Our regular wheel classes are open to ages 13 and up, so teenagers can also join a Beginner Wheel Class alongside adults. For younger children we can arrange separate sessions; call us and we will set one up.

What should they wear?

Comfortable clothes they do not mind getting clay on.

When does the pottery come home?

Wheel pieces are dried and fired in our kilns, which takes about 30 days. Then you collect them from the studio.

How do I book?

Every class is booked in advance; there are no drop-ins. Pick a date on the class calendar or call 954-656-3560.

Planning a birthday?

For a group of children, a kids' birthday party runs about two to two and a half hours, with an instructor guiding every child through their own piece. Painting parties start at $45 a child and ceramics parties at $69, and Sundays and Mondays are the easiest days to book.

Where we are

Gasper Arts Center is at 250 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004, two miles from the Fort Lauderdale airport and a short drive from Hollywood, Hallandale Beach and Davie. More questions are answered in our class FAQ.