Join us for a magical kids class inspired by the beautiful story If You Want to Make a Wish. We’ll begin by reading this heartwarming book together, then each child will paint their very own bright and cheerful star pottery piece to take home.

Kids can let their imaginations shine as they decorate their star with colorful dots, swirls, patterns, or wish-inspired designs. This class is all about creativity, storytelling, and a little bit of magic!

Class Highlights:

• Storytime reading of If You Want to Make a Wish
• Paint your own star pottery project
• Choose fun colors and create a one-of-a-kind design
• A relaxing and creative experience perfect for young artists

No experience needed — just bring your imagination and your biggest wishes!

Finished fired piece will be ready for pickup approximately 2 weeks after class. ⭐

Book Description: You can make a wish on many things: on a star, on a penny, or by blowing out the candles of your cake. Some wishes are easy but some are hard, like wishing people would be kind to each other or that your grandparent isn’t sick. But by taking action, we can make even the hardest wishes come true.

This mindful, warm text from author Jennifer Adams paired with the upbeat, bold art of Sara Gillingham shows the many ways we can help along even our toughest wishes.

Students will select a five-point star or six-point star ornament (5 inch) to paint with glaze colors of their choice.

All supplies provided.

Kathy Downs discovered her passion for glass art in 2011 when she and her family moved to the Quantico, VA area. Initially her small glass pieces were unique gifts for family and friends but as her collection and skills grew, she started selling her glass to fund her “glass” habit! She now creates both large and small fused glass in her home-based studio and, with 38 years of education experience, she enjoys teaching and mentoring aspiring artists through her fused glass and kid’s classes at ARTworks Vass!

Important Information:

• Beginners are welcome.
• School Aged Children, who follow instructions well and can work and function relatively independently in the classroom and bathroom are welcome to attend.
• Adults are not permitted to register as a student in this class unless registering and attending with the child or children.  (Grab your favorite kiddo and join us!)
• For the safety of all involved, we require that Children be dropped-off and picked-up with their instructor in the classroom, and street or parking lot pickups are be permitted.
• Children may bring a snack and a drink with a lid to class.
• Registration allows for one Guest per class project.
• Only Registered Guests may attend class.
• Registrations are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
• Class starts promptly on time.
• Dress to mess or bring an apron.
• You will be notified when your project is ready to pick up.  We will hold it for 90 days with monthly notifications by text or phone. If you haven’t requested an extension or picked up your work within 90 days, your project will be disposed of at the gallery’s discretion.
• Click here to read the ARTworks Vass Disclosure and Liability Waiver for All Classes and Events

Register online here or call us at 910-245-4129 to save your space in class.

Click here to request more information on scheduling a private class for a group of 6.