McCheek's Studio
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McCheek's Studio is a ceramics studio in the Houston Heights offering a Clay & Craft Camp for children ages 6-11, where campers sculpt hand-built clay projects and work on crafts such as t-shirts, sewing, and yarn with no screen time. The camp runs weekday mornings from 9am to noon (half-day) with a maximum of eight children per session, and fired ceramic pieces are picked up the following week. Scholarship opportunities have been offered for summer camp.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact McCheek's Studio directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Barry ShaefferI took a five week hand building class with Carole at the studio. It was so much fun! She is so patient and generous with her guidance and knowledge of ceramics and the studio just radiates creativity. There are a lot of returning class members so there is always fun conversation and camaraderie too. If you’re considering taking a class or a workshop or event at McCheek’s Studio, DO IT!
★★★★★Sarah-Anne FehrLove, love, LOVE this studio and Carole, the owner! After reading the positive reviews on Google, I signed up for one of the 5 week morning clay classes. Then after the session ended, I signed up for the next session…then the next one, and now I’ve been a student of Carole’s for almost 2 years! I am just one of many, MANY loyal clients. Carole is so lovely, talented, supportive, and knowledgeable. The classes are small (10-12 maybe?) and made up of all levels. Some sessions I’m the least experienced student, then other classes I have the most…made no difference. Every class I left feeling inspired! On the Summer Kids Camp: I’ve helped Carole/McCheek’s Studio with a few summer kids’ classes. Carole came up with some of the best craft ideas and the children really enjoyed themselves! The days are perfectly executed (she has years of experience and was always well-prepared).
★★★★★Gauri NautiyalI have absolutely loved coming to McCheek’s and learning more about hand building and ceramics. Lori is an excellent teacher. Carole’s space and artwork is stunning and inspiring. The instruction was great in giving us guidance but also allowing us artistic freedom. It was so nice to be off of “screens” for a few hours each week and create something with our hands. Would definitely recommend!
★★★★★Carolina ChavezCarole is very knowledgeable and generous with her experiences. She is patient and skillful at easing folks into the various methods of working with clay and then encouraging an individual's creativity. I've learned so much from her compassionate and peaceful approach to the art and love of life. I highly recommend her classes.
★★★★★Julianne AgnoI’m so glad I discovered this clay studio in the Heights! They offer handbuilding classes and workshops in a small, intimate and creative setting. I love coming here every week to get messy and unwind. Lori’s a great teacher who provides excellent instruction and also gives you creative freedom to do whatever you want. Both Lori and Carole are great at their craft and I’m so happy to be learning from them.