This extended 6 weeks course offers more time to practice the foundations and experiment with more complex forms. You will move through two distinct project cycles, allowing you to refine your technique and finish a diverse collection of work.
Week 1: Foundations (Project 1) – Introduction to clay preparation (wedging), centering on the wheel, and throwing the fundamental cylinder shape.
Week 2: Strengthening the Basics – Continuing to work on centering and height. We will focus on consistency and muscle memory to ensure your walls are even.
Week 3: Trimming & Handles – Learning the art of trimming to refine your leather-hard pieces and add foot rings and attaching handles for mugs or pitchers.
Week 4: Form & Curves (Project 2) – Moving beyond the cylinder to explore from and curves. This week focuses on open forms like small bowls, cups, ceramic pots for plants and tapered silhouettes like vases.
Week 5: Final Trimming – Finishing the pieces from Project 2.
Week 6: Glazing – An introduction to glazing techniques and chemistry to bring colour, texture, and vitrification to your finished work.
The projects will be adjusted depending on the individual level of returned students.
Date: (6 weeks, 3 hours per week) Click "Date" to see available options.
* Open-date Gift Card option:If you choose the Open-date Gift Card and would like a printable PDF, simply fill in the Gift recipient name field (optional). We’ll happily send you the PDF. The recipient can email us to book a class whenever they’re ready.
Cancellation Policy
Modification or cancellation request via email with more than 14 days' notice:
* Cancellations will receive 50% of the class fee as store credit, which never expires.
* If we can manage to find a replacement for your spot, you'll receive full credit, minus a $25 administration fee. There is no expiration date for store credit.
* You can transfer your class registration to friends or family to avoid losing the fees.
Modification or cancellation request via email with less than 14 days' notice:
* For last-minute requests, no credit is issued.
* If we can manage to find a replacement for your spot, you'll receive full credit, minus a $25 administration fee. There is no expiration date for store credit.
* You can transfer your class registration to friends or family to avoid losing the fees.
Absences : Students are responsible for attending all classes.
* 2 weeks class: If a student is absent during the second week of an introductory class, our team will trim the piece on behalf of the student.
* 6 weeks class: We will do our best to find you a spot in another class when there is an absence from other classes. Although, make-up classes are NOT something we can guarantee to offer.
* Glazing classes: If you miss your final glazing session, we will do our best to find you a spot in another class. In the case there is no availability, we will glaze your piece with a white glaze. Or you have the option to bring your bisque pieces home and bring back to glaze them in the future session if you are planning to join the class again.
* Open-studio: we do not offer replacement sessions for open-studio sessions.
Payment
Private Class: After the confirmation of your session date and time through email, the total amount is payable by debit or credit card on our site.
For Other Classes:The total amount is payable by debit or credit card on our website.
