a hands-on, educational experience that builds healthy self-confidence and encourages mental flexibility and nurtures the inherent creativity within young artists
kids can choose to make miniature pots, a lizard house, animal sculptures or whatever their hearts desire.
neurodivergence is welcome and creative strengths are encouraged here. â¤ď¸
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
kids classes are for ages 3-12
adult supervision required for ages 3-7 â¤ď¸
we have room for four kids â parents/guardians can hang out at the tables right outside the studio space while we make cool things
these classes are open to kids ages 3-12 and are taught by the studio owner, liza, who started her art career teaching kiddos at browardâs local art museums.
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non-traditional educator, maker, and guide to little lizards
non-traditional educator, maker, and guide to little lizards
gleaning from lived experiences as a self-proclaimed weirdo, and professional training with the NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (NSU-CARD), Liza has developed a variety of methods to use clay as a guide and comfort for kids who may otherwise have a hard time in more stimulating situations and environments. everybodyâs welcome here.
liza q. furr
liza q. furr is a lifelong floridian, multidisciplinary artist and lizard lover. she started working with clay in 2014 while studying at the university of north florida, where she earned a B.A. in sociology with a minor in ceramic arts, though thereâs nothing minor about it âŚ
liza taught at several art studios and museums through out broward county before launching dirty lizard studio in june 2023. she usually pinches and coils clay in functional objects, occasionally hopping on the wheel when sheâs looking for a little excitement.Â
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what to expect when you get here
we operate outside in a covered, screened area. that said, nature is all around us. please expect: flora, fauna, and general #florida phenomena. long pants and closed toed shoes are highly recommended.Â
how to find the studio
we are located in hollywood, fl just outside of downtown, at 2330 Monroe St. weâre the jungle house with a gravel driveway near the corner of 24th avenue. maps gets it wrong sometimes, donât hesistate to double check with us.
does this include glazing?
this class includes clay, instruction, and the first firing. glazing scheduled separately.
