UPCOMING CLASSES, PROGRAMS & EVENTS
GUIDED HIKE /
ROCK OUT at Laumeier!
Join us for a guided hike through the trails and creek beds at Laumeier as we explore the Park’s hidden fossil treasures! Led by local rockhound and mineral enthusiast Ryan Gorman, this adventurous walk takes participants off the beaten path to discover ancient seashells and crinoid fossils throughout the Park’s chert rock and limestone formations. Let’s Rock Out on Laumeier’s trails safely-bring your curiosity and your best hiking boots!
Sunday, September 14 / 11a.m.-12:30p.m. / $5 / Level 3
CLAY CLASSES /
Wheel Throwing
Learn the basics of using the potter’s wheel to make functional clay pieces and non-functional sculptures. Study the fundamental techniques of wedging, centering and raising cylindrical forms such as bowls, cups and vases. Includes an introduction to glazing. Wear old clothes, bring a towel and plan on getting messy!
Ages 7 to 10 / Saturdays, September 20 - October 18 / 9–10:30 a.m. / $120
Ages 11 to 15 / Saturdays, September 20 - October 18 / 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. / $160
NIGHT OUT /
Mud + Merlot: Ceramic Travel Tumblers
Treat yourself to a creative night out at the Park as you create your very own ceramic travel tumbler—perfect for your morning coffee, tea, or cocoa on the go! We’ll guide you through the process of shaping, smoothing, and personalizing your tumbler with earthy textures and finishes in this relaxed, adults-only, workshop. Bring a friend, a beverage, and your imagination!
Ages 21 + / Friday, September 26 /
6:30–9:30 p.m. / $58