Kids Like Clay

Kids Like Clay offers after school classes for children ages 5–12, along with one-hour ceramic classes at the studio for children ages 6 and up. The offerings also include hand building and wheel throwing classes, kids and parents throwing and hand building classes, mommy and me classes, workshops, holiday camps, birthday parties, private parties, and private one-on-one classes.

Programs

• Kids Like Clay after school classes — 5-12 · After school; classes begin immediately after regular school ends
• Children's ceramic classes at the studio — 6 and up · Children's hand building/wheel throwing classes at Mt. Helix Ceramics. Price includes clay, glazes and firing.
• Private parties — Private parties are listed among the offerings.
• Kids and parents throwing and hand building class — Saturday mornings 9:00-10:30 pm · Throwing and hand building class for kids and parents.
• Mommy and me classes — Mommy and me classes are listed.
• Workshops — Workshops are listed among the offerings.
• Weekends — Weekends are listed among the offerings.
• Holiday camps — Holiday camps are listed among the offerings.
• Birthday parties — Birthday parties are listed among the offerings.
• Private one-on-one classes — Private one-on-one classes are listed among the offerings.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–12 years old
• Current session: Tuesdays at Curie Elementary - (8) Classes Fall 2026 (Aug 25–Oct 20, 2026); Wednesdays at Green Elementary - (8) Classes Fall 2026 (Aug 26–Oct 21, 2026); Thursdays at Spreckels Elementary - (8) Classes Fall 2026 (Aug 27–Oct 22, 2026); Fridays at Marvin Elementary - (8) Classes Fall 2026 (Aug 28–Oct 23, 2026); Wednesdays at Jerabek Elementary - (7) Classes Fall 2026 (Sep 16–Dec 2, 2026); Tuesdays at Curie Elementary - (8) Classes Fall/Winter 2026-27 (Oct 20–Jan 19, 2027); Wednesdays at Green Elementary - (8) Classes Fall/Winter 2026-27 (Oct 21–Jan 20, 2027); Thursdays at Spreckels Elementary - (8) Classes Fall/Winter 2026-27 (Oct 22–Dec 17, 2026)
• General schedule: After school classes are offered for youngsters between the ages of 5-12. The art making sessions are divided into kindergarten–2nd grade and 3rd through 5th grade. At the studio, one hour ceramic classes are offered. Children's hand building/wheel throwing classes ages 6 and up are offered.

About the provider

Kids Like Clay is led by Douglas Kenney. He first worked with clay as a teenager, earned an Associate Degree in Crafts with an emphasis in Ceramics in 1983, a Bachelor Degree in Applied Design – Ceramics in 1985, and an MFA Degree in Ceramics in 1989. He taught Ceramics and Art classes at San Antonio College in Texas from 1989 to 1995. The program says it promotes ceramic art appreciation in San Diego, shares knowledge of ceramic arts with future generations, and focuses on originality in clay art, problem solving, hand-eye coordination, and creative fun.

Classes cost the school no money. Full payment is due on the first day of class. No refunds in your absence. Re-scheduling classes possible depends on space availability. Kids Like Clay is not responsible for children after or before the stated class times.

Last updated October 8, 2026.