Youth Pottery: Story-Themed Bookends (Ages: 7-17)

Spark creativity and celebrate the magic of storytelling in this hands-on clay class for youth ages 7–17! Students will design and build their own set of bookends inspired by a favorite book or story.

Your instructor, Pottery Coordinator Alison Buchanan, will guide students step-by-step as they work with pre-rolled clay slabs to cut out and assemble the base forms for their bookends.

Once the structure is built, students will learn to sculpt simple shapes and figures from clay and securely attach them to their pieces. They’ll have the chance to bring their story to life through creative details and colorful underglaze painting.

This project encourages imagination, problem-solving, and hands-on skill building—combining a love of stories with the joy of clay.

Finished bookends will be glazed and fired by staff. Families will receive an email when the artwork is ready for pickup, typically 14 to 16 days after class.

Class Notes: This class is open to children ages 7 to 17. No prior pottery experience is required. Youth Pottery Classes are designed to be drop-off classes to support the creative process. Adult guardians will be asked to drop students off at the beginning of class and return at the scheduled end time for pickup. This allows young artists to fully engage, explore, and create independently. Please remember to arrive on time for both drop-off and pick-up.

CLASS INFO:
Date: Tuesday, January 6
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Fee: $45 per youth participant, all supplies & firings included
Age: 7 to 17
Location: Pottery Studio*
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
*Copy & Paste this URL for a Map with directions and parking information >>> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking

577 Staff Instructor: Alison Buchanan, 577 Pottery Coordinator

Alison is a BGSU graduate with a K-12 art education degree and Bachelor of Fine Arts. As a creative ceramicist and member of the Education and Programs team, Alison works as a pottery class instructor and assists in the responsibilities of the operation, development, care, and maintenance of the pottery studio.


Image by The 577 Foundation

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577 Cancellation & Refund Policy

Each month, 577 offers a wide variety of class topics with small class sizes. Because space is limited, we rely on you to register for classes thoughtfully.

Life brings many surprises to us all and sometimes people must cancel their class reservations. Please help us continue to offer these wonderful classes as affordably as possible by adhering to the following registration, cancellation, and refund policies listed below in the notes section.

Please see our website for the full policies.

Note:

We’re excited to welcome you to class. Please note that doors will open no earlier than 20 minutes before the scheduled start time. This allows our instructors time to prepare and ensures the best experience for everyone.

Youth Pottery Classes are designed to be drop-off classes to support the creative process. Adult guardians will be asked to drop students off at the beginning of class and return at the scheduled end time for pickup. This helps young artists fully engage, explore, and create independently.

Please remember: This class is for registered participants ages 7 to 17 only. We’re not able to accommodate additional guests, including siblings, family members, or friends, for attendance or observation.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you soon!

CLASS INFO:
Date: Tuesday, January 6
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Age: 7 to 17
Location: Pottery Studio*
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
*Copy & Paste this URL for a Map with directions and parking information >>> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking

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CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations should be reserved for emergencies and illnesses, but we recognize that life happens and conflicts may require you to cancel your registration. If you must cancel and the class date is within 6 or less days, please call us immediately at (419) 874-4174. If the cancellation is 7 or more days from the class date, cancellations may be emailed to hello@577foundation.org.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Calling other extensions or emailing other staff members may delay your request. Please use the main voicemail box and the email address above. Cancellations must be processed through those channels; our online system does not allow you to cancel online on your own. Refunds are available based on the proximity of your cancellation request and the class date. Please see the Refund Policy below.
• Once you are accepted into a class, a 5% cancellation fee applies to any refunds processed via credit card, cash, or check, regardless of the reason for canceling.

Minimum Enrollment & Inclement Weather: Classes are cancelled by 577 when enrollment minimums are not reached or for inclement weather. If 577 or a Community Instructor cancels a class, you will have the option to a) transfer to another class, as long as space is available, b) receive a 100% refund via the original payment method, or c) receive a 100% household credit to your account for a future class.

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REFUND POLICY:

Important Considerations: As a small non-profit organization, we strive to keep class sizes small and affordable. Please only register for classes you will be able to attend, and reserve cancellations for emergencies and illnesses. Even with the waitlist that we offer for most classes, when you cancel out of a class, the other excited potential participants may have made other plans because the class is full.

This refund policy was established to honor 577's Instructors, to respect the time and energy they invest in preparing for each class, and to encourage class participants to weigh their class registrations carefully and in balance with other potential participants.

If you choose to withdraw from a class, the refund policies are as follows:

Refund via the Original Method of Payment ~ Credit Card, Cash, or Check*:
>>> 100% refund with seven (7) or more days’ notice prior to the start of class, less a 5% administrative fee.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellation six (6) days prior to the start of class. Exception: If we can fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund, less a 5% administrative fee.

Refund via Household Credit to use on another class at a future date*:
>>> 100% refund as a Household Credit with seven (7) or more days’ notice prior to the start of class.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellations six (6) days prior to the start of class. Exception: If we can fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund via Household Credit.

*Exceptions may be made to this policy in extreme circumstances. Please contact us to discuss options for cancellation in the event of illness or emergency.

**Once a refund is processed as a Household Credit, you may not request a refund via a credit card, cash, or check at a later date.

Donations: In lieu of a refund, you may request your registration fee be donated back to 577 to support future educational programming and a scholarship fund designed to make classes available to all.

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ILLNESS: Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 or other contagious illnesses may not visit 577’s indoor facilities or an in-person class. Anyone who has COVID-19 or is knowingly exposed to COVID19 should follow CDC guidelines for quarantine and isolation before entering any indoor space at 577.

Program Type Youth and Family
Program Subcategory Youth Pottery
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 11/19/2025 9:00 AM
Enrollment End Date 1/5/2026 12:00 PM
Instructor(s)
Alison Buchanan
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 3
Maximum 8
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 7 years Enforced - As of date 1/6/2026
Maximum 17 years 11 months Enforced - As of date 1/6/2026
Youth Pottery ~ Ages 7-17
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $45.00
Tuesday - 01/06/2026
Start Time 5:00 PM
End Time 7:00 PM
Location Pottery Studio