In April, join HCCC in making pinch pots, inspired by the current exhibition, To Be of Use: The Functional Ceramics of Mike Helke, Ayumi Horie, and East Fork.  Explore the variety of styles in the works on view in the exhibition, and discover how design can influence functionality. Using kid-friendly paint, dye your clay, then roll, pinch, and carve your design to create a small pot. Think about what your pot will contain, and consider how this will influence your design.

Note: Please allow 25 minutes to complete this activity. The activity will take place indoors and is on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

HANDS-ON HOUSTON is a free drop-in event held the first Saturday of every month. Each month, a teaching artist demonstrates a craft related to the current exhibitions. Families and children of all ages are welcome to come any time between 11 AM and 3 PM and participate in a 15 – 20-minute activity. Materials are provided. This program supports HCCC’s mission to advance education about the process, product, and history of craft. Learn more here.