San Diego based Clay Munchkins' objective is to guide children in the "hands-on" approach to create whimsical zoomorphic creatures out of natural clay. Students explore different techniques such as pinch, coil and slab-building with non-toxic lead free glazes. All of the work is fired in our kiln twice. Projects include animals from ants to zebras to bears to dinosaurs and every creature in between. Clay classes can help build self-esteem and push your child's imagination. They benefit the emotional, creative, intellectual and physical development of young children. The ceramic keepsakes are treasures for years to come.

Carol Mayfield has been teaching art for over 30 years. After studying art at San Diego State University and Archie Bray Foundation she became the district art resource teacher for San Diego City Schools. She founded Clay for Kids, a mobile ceramic studio in 1981 and has given numerous workshops on her techniques.

Amy Mayfield received her MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2006. She has taught at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Lillstreet Art Center and other institutions. Since starting her own family she has redirected her passion to teaching clay and nurturing childrens' natural desire to learn, create and experiment.