A Week of Clay, Chaos, and Creative Genius for Teens at Crystal Bridges
Your teenager just discovered TikTok pottery videos and now they’re convinced they’re the next ceramics prodigy? Perfect timing.
Crystal Bridges Museum’s Ceramics Teen Studio is about to turn that fleeting social media fascination into actual artistic skills—and trust us, the results are way more impressive than whatever’s trending this week.
Where Art Meets Adventure
This isn’t your average summer camp craft session where everyone makes the same wonky pinch pot. We’re talking about a full weeklong intensive led by the pros from Fifth Street Studio—the kind of artists who actually know the difference between earthenware and stoneware (and can teach your teen why it matters).
High schoolers aged 14 to 18 will dive headfirst into the ancient art of ceramics, learning to transform humble lumps of clay into show-worthy masterpieces. Think colorful mugs that actually hold coffee, sculptural pieces that spark conversations, and functional pottery that makes everyday moments feel a little more special.
More Than Just Playing in the Mud
Your teen will master the full ceramic experience—sculpting, shaping, glazing, and everything in between. It’s hands-on learning at its finest, where mistakes become happy accidents and “I can’t do this” transforms into “look what I made!”
This intensive is perfect for incoming freshmen looking to explore their artistic side before high school starts, current students seeking a creative outlet beyond their phone screen, or recent graduates wanting to dive into something completely different before college.
The Deets:
📍 Where: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712
📅 When: June 16–20
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
💲 Cost: $200 ($160 for Crystal Bridges members)
What’s Happening:
This isn’t your average arts and crafts session. It’s a full-on teen studio led by the pros from Fifth Street Studio. Over five afternoons, students will dive into the world of clay—from sculpting and shaping to glazing and firing. They’ll make mugs, sculptures, pottery, and whatever their creative brains come up with.
It’s open to teens entering high school all the way up to recent grads. No experience needed—just a willingness to try something new, get a little messy, and have fun. And yes, they’ll come home with real-deal ceramic pieces they made themselves.
How to Stay in the Loop:
Ready to give your teen an unforgettable week of artistic discovery? Reserve their spot online or call Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335.
Fair warning: don’t be surprised if they come home covered in clay and completely obsessed with pottery. At least it’s a hobby that produces actual, usable art—not just another Instagram story that disappears in 24 hours.
