Hands-On Clay Tiles Workshops - VERY Clean Guaranteed!

Experience the joy of molding and shaping clay with our immersive and engaging programs. These workshops are perfect for both beginners and experienced artists looking to dive into the world of ceramics. Learn a variety of techniques guided by our talented instructors. Unleash your creativity in a supportive environment and watch as your ideas come to life through the transformative power of clay. And the best part? These workshops are incredibly tidy, ensuring that there won't be any clay remnants left behind. Join us for a memorable and mess-free exploration of the art of pottery!

Travel Fee: Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. If we can book you on the same day with another venue, within 15 miles from your venue, we will split the fee between the two venues.

For more information contact Gariné (ga-renée) at mykulina@yahoo.com or call 413-436-7444

Gariné’s background

BA with a major in Commercial Art from Anna Maria College
Artist and potter running a pottery studio, Kulina Folk Art (www.KulinaFolkArt.com), with partner Rick Hamelin of Pied Potter Hamelin (www.PiedPotterHamelin.com), in Warren, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Cultural Council Keepers of Tradition Award - The keepers of tradition are artists recognized as outstanding practitioners of craft, music, dance, and sacred arts.

Developed and instituted curriculum at:

www.DuckieSoaps.com 2017
Worcester Art Museum - Youth Instructor
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA - Youth Instructor
Worcester Center for Crafts, Worcester, MA - Youth Instructor
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA - Assistant Supervisor
Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, MA - Graphic Design Instructor
Summer’s World Center for the Arts, Worcester, MA - Arts Coordinator/Instructor/Arts in the Parks

All workshops are also listed with the Massachusetts Libraries Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) at https://mblc.state.ma.us/directories/performers/programs.php

Colorful Clay Tile (No Mess Left Behind) - Ages: 5+, teens and adults

15-22 participants - 90 min. Workshop with a TEACHER and ASSISTANT

Introducing our all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop that embraces creativity and explores various techniques! Join us as we dive into the magical world of clay this tile project. Using white clay, we will guide you in creating a masterpiece. Delight in painting your creation with our non-toxic acrylic paints, boasting an array of vibrant colors. At the end of the workshop, each participant will proudly take home their meticulously crafted tile. No glazing or kiln firing required - just pure artistic fun! Dive in and let your creativity shine! With adult participation required with each child under the age of 8, this is a bonding experience like no other.

Please use this SAFETY STATEMENT on all publicity materials This is not a drop-off class. Adult participation is required with each child under the age of 8. We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

Please use my SAFETY STATEMENT for publicity purposes to make parents aware of the use of paints. Feel free to use my description and pictures as well.
I will bring an assistant.
Volunteer/assistant from the venue for all children's workshops, not necessary for teen and adult workshops
U-shaped seating arrangement preferred, with chairs on the outside, and one table for me towards the opening
I will bring everything else!

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 15-22 participants - 90 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants including all materials____$420 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 18 will be charged $7 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

Travel Fee: $0.65/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

everything else.