Ceramics
Clay Camp: Hand Building for Teens
with Joanne Seongweon Lee
| Ages 13-17
Code: C0707-26
Jul 13 - 17, 2026Past
9 AM - 3 PM
Upcoming Workshops by Joanne Seongweon Lee
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January Studio Sessions: Ceramics
Jan 4 - 29, 2027
Upcoming Workshops in Ceramics
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January Studio Sessions: Ceramics
Jan 4 - 29, 2027
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Advanced Mentored Studies: Centering a Ceramic Studio Practice Through Material and Meaning
Aug 9 - 20, 2027
Discover the Workshop
Young artists discover the endless possibilities in clay through its many creative forms, including functional ware and sculpture. This workshop, designed specifically for teens, introduces methods of handbuilding cups, mugs, and other forms. Participants learn basic coil, slab, extrusion, and pinch techniques as they develop skills and create from their imagination. Fun and informative, this workshop is for both beginning and experienced students who want to explore clay as an expressive medium.
Media & Techniques
Low fire clay, handbuilding, wheel throwing
Meet Your Faculty
Joanne Seongweon Lee
Studio Coordinator, Ceramics
Originally from South Korea, Joanne Seongweon Lee received her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and was awarded the Franz Rising Star Project Scholarship: Outstanding Performance in Porcelain Design. Lee attended residencies at the Korea Ceramics Foundation, Icheon Cerapia in Korea, and at Sonoma Ceramics in Sonoma, CA. Formerly an instructor at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA,she is currently ceramics coordinator at Anderson Ranch Arts Center.
For general information about studio access, shipping, and more, please visit our info page.
If you have any questions regarding your supplies for your workshop, please contact Joanne Seongweon Lee, [email protected].
What You Need to Bring
Required Tools & Supplies
- Apron and/or towels**
- Basic ceramics tools**
- Clothing: Wear something that you can get dirty**
- Sketbook/Notebook**
- Basic pottery tools**
Optional Tools & Supplies
- Light colored T-shirt for screen printing**
* Available for purchase in the studio.
** Available to purchase at the Anderson Ranch ArtWorks Store for 10% off. The store aims to stock comparable items, though specific products from the supply list may vary based on inventory.
Learn more about shipping supplies and artwork to and from the Ranch in the Student Handbook.
Studio access, shipping, campus policies, and other information for workshop participants.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be the correct age for the workshop as of the first day of class. Registration is confirmed once parents receive confirmation by email, and the online waiver form must be completed before the first workshop.
Payment: Children’s and teen workshops are charged in full at the time of registration.
Cancellations: With at least 60 days’ notice, we will refund your payments less a cancellation fee of $150 per workshop. Cancellations made within 60 days of the start of the workshop will result in a full forfeiture.
Students attending all-day workshops are asked to bring a sack lunch and a snack.
Ceramics
January Studio Sessions: Ceramics
with Joanne Seongweon Lee
Jan 4 - 29, 2027 · 9AM - 5PM
Total: $5,200 · Intermediate - Advanced
Portfolio Review Required
Full
Ceramics
Advanced Mentored Studies: Centering a Ceramic Studio Practice Through Material and Meaning
with Audrey An, Shoji Satake
Aug 9 - 20, 2027 · 9AM - 5PM
Total: $3,000
Portfolio Review Required
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.