Pottery Classes


Pottery Studio
Material fee for all adult pottery classes is $25, payable in advance for clay, firing and glazes. Additional material fee depends on usage per individual


Adult Members Co-Operative Work Sessions are on Thursday from 9:30-3:30pm and Thursdays from 7-10 pm

Co-operative work sessions are available for Arts Centre Members who have taken pottery classes and  are capable of using the facility without supervision. No instructor is in attendance.

*No Summer Classes* 

Previously Offered Classes

 

Adult Wheel-All levels-6 weeks
Pottery classes are great for two reasons -it’s a great way to relieve stress and tension as well as to get out your creative expression. We will review the basics of how to throw a lump of clay on the wheel and transform it into something wonderful. For more advanced students, we can work on individual requests. All levels are welcome. Two sessions (same content) are offered. Class maximum is 6 students
Instructor: Shirley Clifford

Date:  April 7th
Time: 1-4pm
Fee: $120 Members only

Material Fee:  Clay/firing extra

Pottery Wood Firing-7 weeks
This wood firing course will consist of seven nights and one weekend of firing. This course will include throw and hand building techniques, basic cone 10 glazes, mixing and testing and an introduction to wood kiln principals and design. The glaze firing will be a 30 hour group project on the final weekend. This will be a labour intensive course with emphasis on cooperation. All levels and styles are welcome.
Instructor: Steve Bogue
Dates: Starts Tuesday April 29th

Time:   7-10 pm
Fee: $160 Members Only

Material Fee: Clay/firing extra


 

Clay Handbuilding-9 weeks

In this 9 week course participants will explore advanced handbuilding techniques including pinching, coiling, slab work and simple mold making.  Come and learn in a supportive environment where creativity and innovation is encouraged. Participants will be aided in designing and create projects of their own choosing. This class will finish with a Raku firing.

Instructor:  Jeff Lounsbury

Dates:  Starts Wed. April 2

Time:  7-10 pm

Fee:  $135 Members only

Material Fee:  clay/firing extra