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Ovations365.com O V AT I O N S 3 6 5 . c o m Clay Workshops For Children (5-12) Sat., April 13 and April 20, 10 to 11 a.m. & 11 a.m. to Noon Free, reservations required. If you've ever wondered what will get a child to stop playing video games and go outside, we're here to help. Children will love getting their hands dirty on a beautiful afternoon in Central City Park. Fired Works offers Clay Workshops for Children on Saturdays during Fired Works. Professional ceramic artists will work with children ages 5-12 teaching them simple pottery techniques. Children will be able to create their own, original works of art to take home. Workshops last one hour, and class sizes are limited to 20 students. Reservations are required. Signup at FiredWorksMacon.com or call (478) 743-6940 today! Clay Workshops are free thanks to generous support from the Elam Alexander Trust and Lizella Clay company. Clay Workshops For Teens (13-18) Sat., April 13 and April 20, 1 to 3 p.m. Free, reservations required. Teenagers always seemed to have their heads buried in tiny screens. Whether they are texting their friends or spending all their time playing Angry Birds, it's no secret they need a break from technology. Now your teenager can get back to basics with one of our Clay Workshops for Teens at Fired Works. Students will get to play in the mud under the supervision of professional ceramic artists who will teach them pottery-making techniques. Each student will be able to make at least one original work of art to keep. Workshops last one hour, and class sizes are limited to 20 students. Reservations are required. Signup at FiredWorksMacon.com or call (478) 743-6940 today! Clay Workshops are free thanks to generous support from the Elam Alexander Trust and Lizella Clay company. Clay in the Classroom (New this Year!) Sat. April 13, 2 to 3 p.m. Free, reservations required. Learning about pottery doesn't have to be exclusive to art teachers. Integrating the arts into the classroom can be a way to teach a wide range of subjects. To help facilitate interdisciplinary learning, Fired Works presents Clay in the Classroom. These workshops include hands- on training with professional artists that can be used in the classroom. Perfect for homeschoolers too! Learn the basics of pottery and begin to create a knowledge base about ceramics that can be utilized in the classroom. Workshops last one hour, and class sizes are limited. Reservations are required. Signup at FiredWorksMacon. com or call (478) 743-6940 today! Clay Workshops are free thanks to generous support from the Elam Alexander Trust and Lizella Clay Company. "Cocktails and Clay" Workshops Wed. April 17, 6 – 7:30 p.m. & 7:30 – 9 p.m. $30 (Adults, 21 & up only) You don't have to know anything about making pottery to enjoy a Cocktails and Clay Workshop at Fired Works. These are just meant to be a good time with friends. Enjoy playing in the mud while having a drink on us. It's a perfect date night for young couples or a group of friends who are looking for something a little different. Groups of 10 will work with our three professional ceramic artists on easy-to-learn projects. Workshops begin and 6 p.m. and 7:30 pm, on Wednesday, April 17.Tickets are $30 and include drinks, materials, and finished piece. Purchase tickets at FiredWorksMacon.com or call (478) 743-6940. Space is limited, so sign up early! Pickin' and Pottery Friday, April 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. $15, includes unlimited return visits all weekend. Enjoy a Friday night filled with the wonderful sounds of Bluegrass while browsing through Fired Works. This new event will feature live music, food, drinks, and more. Check FiredWorksMacon.com for upcoming details. MACON MAGAZINE OVATIONS