A creative school day.
A keepsake of their own.

Learning & format

Grades 3–5: personal symbols and visual storytelling.
Grades 6–8: pattern, contrast and design planning.
Grades 9–12: sketching, independent design and reflection.

Sample session: demonstrate → plan → paint → share → identify work for collection. We normally arrive 15–30 minutes before the first session. Allow about 15 minutes between classes; pack-up is separate.

What Elly’s provides

One standard ceramic piece per student, painting materials, instruction, collection, kiln firing, packing and one agreed local return delivery. One instructor and 1–2 assistants attend, depending on group size and session needs.

What your school provides

Tables, chairs, water access, room access for setup and a teacher or familiar staff member who stays with the group.

Planning price examples

One class · 25 students

$875 ($35 / student)

Activity day · 2 classes / 50 students

$1,600 ($32 / student)

Moving-up project · 3 classes / 75 students

$2,250 ($30 / student)

Whole grade

Custom quote

Theme examples; 25 students per class. Minimum charge: 20 per class. Consecutive sessions at one school on one day. Two classes need about 2 hr 15 min; three need 3 hr 30 min, plus setup and pack-up. Final total confirmed in the proposal.

Agree before booking

Project and headcount, visit timetable, arrival and setup, table protection and cleanup roles, piece identification, school purchasing requirements, return date (usually about two weeks after painting), and arrangements for absences, date changes or damaged pieces.