LAFAYETTE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Five Days at the Wheel: Lafayette’s Kid’s Wheel Day Camp Teaches Teens to Throw, Trim and Glaze
A focused 5-day pottery camp in Lafayette for ages 11–17 that takes participants from first throws to glazed work — this guide distills the schedule, outcomes and enrollment essentials.
Five Days at the Wheel: Lafayette’s Kid’s Wheel Day Camp Teaches Teens to Throw, Trim and Glaze.
Kid's Wheel Camp is a concentrated five-day workshop in Lafayette operated by Pottery Alley that guides young participants through wheel-thrown pottery: the first four days are spent forming and shaping pieces on the wheel, with the final day dedicated to glazing finished work.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
From First Throw to Final Glaze
Over the course of the five-day session campers spend four days creating work on the wheel and finish with a dedicated glazing session on the final day, giving them a full-cycle studio experience.
Finished Work to Keep
Campers typically bring home between 5 and 8 completed pieces once firing and finishing are complete, making the week a tangible, creative payoff.
Designed for Young Teens
The program is tailored for kids in the 11–17 age range, focusing on skill building on the pottery wheel within a supervised studio setting.
What the day feels like
What the Week Feels Like
Mornings are compact — sessions run three hours — and structured: the early part of the week centers on throwing and forming, with technique and supervised practice, while the final day shifts into glazing, so campers leave with both finished and soon-to-be-fired work.
THE PROCESS
From First Throw to Final Glaze
Over the course of the five-day session campers spend four days creating work on the wheel and finish with a dedicated glazing session on the final day, giving them a full-cycle studio experience.
THE TAKEAWAY
Finished Work to Keep
Campers typically bring home between 5 and 8 completed pieces once firing and finishing are complete, making the week a tangible, creative payoff.
THE AUDIENCE
Designed for Young Teens
The program is tailored for kids in the 11–17 age range, focusing on skill building on the pottery wheel within a supervised studio setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who benefits most from this camp — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The camp is a five-day program with two sessions listed: 6/1–6/5 and 6/29–7/3, each running 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with glazing scheduled on the final day of the session.
Sessions meet at 2605 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503.
Price is $175 per child; to enroll, select the desired session date and time on the operator’s calendar.
No specific personal gear list is provided in the program notes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can attend Kid's Wheel Camp?
Wheel camp is open to kids 11–17 years old.
When are the sessions and what are the daily hours?
Two sessions are offered: 6/1–6/5 and 6/29–7/3, each running from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with glazing on the final day of the session.
How many finished pieces will my child take home?
Campers typically bring home 5 to 8 completed pieces after firing and finishing.
When will finished work be ready for pickup?
Projects are bagged and ready approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the camp ends.
How do I enroll and how much does it cost?
To enroll, select the date on the calendar and then the time; the price is $175 per child.
Who operates the Kid's Wheel Day Camp?
The camp is run by Pottery Alley in Lafayette, Louisiana.