Pottery Classes

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All 2025 Session dates can be seen on the calendar.

No Experience require;) Shorter nails and hair tied back is recommended:)

Hint: People that join a daytime class have the option of moving to the evening class when openings come up on subsequent sessions before spaces are offered to new students;)

Each 5-week session costs $280 + GST which includes all clay, tools and glazes. Classes have a maximum of ten (10) students for a very hands on learning experience.

Students start on the wheel day one, no hand building s taught during these sessions.

Day 1– Participants will be shown the process of centering, throwing and shaping a pottery piece on the wheel. Students will then use the pottery wheel to make 2-3 pieces on day 1. (2-3hour)

Day 2– Participants will be shown a demonstration on trimming and cleaning the pieces thrown in class 1 after which the participant will trim the pieces they threw on day 1. After the trimming the participants will throw another 1-3 pieces on the wheel. (2-3hour)

Day 3– Participants will be shown a demonstration on trimming and cleaning the pieces thrown in class 2 after which the participant will trim the pieces they threw on day 1. After the trimming the participants will throw another 2-3 pieces on the wheel. (2-3hour)
NOTE: Day 3 is supervised by a less experienced instructor. 

Day 4– Trimming, carving, sculpting and cleaning the pieces thrown in day 2 & 3 as well as handle making for any mugs. (2-3hour)

Day 5– Glazing of the pieces will be completed in this class. (2-3hour)