Classes
6 week Pottery Classes
All sessions are once per week and are 6 weeks long.
Max 8 per class $350.00 + tax ($395.50 total)
Our classes accomodate very beginner up to advanced. Our teachers Chris and Amanda are very skilled at managing the needs and goals of all levels during class.
Wheel throwing classes cover the basics of wheel throwing, starting with wedging clay, centering, opening, pulling up, trimming, and eventually decorating and glazing pots. Students can expect to take home around 5-10 finished pots as beginners or more if you’re more experienced. If you have taken classes before our instructor is fabulous at intermediate and advanced skills too!
All materials such as clay, glazes and firings are all included for the duration of the 6 week class. Clay is provided as unlimited while in class only.
Clay is messy and can stain so please wear old clothes and please bring a towel and apron (or a fabulous denim one can be purchased at the studio for $25.00)
Cancelation Policies:
*Before signing up make sure you are available to attend each class, we do not offer make up classes.
*Cancellation policy- Refunds are issued up to two weeks before class starts, after this period there are no refunds.
Student Attendance
Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
All available classes
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This class is great for beginners as well as all levels. Chris teaches the foundational skills needed to throw pots on the wheel and helps potters build on previous experience.
Mondays - 6 week sessions
Taught by Chris Hierlihy
Next class session starts:
February 24th - March 31st 2025
Registration is open 2 spots left!
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This class is great for beginners as well as all levels. Chris teaches the foundational skills needed to throw pots on the wheel and helps potters build on previous experience.
Mondays - 6 week sessions
Taught by Chis Hierlihy
Next class session starts:
February 24th - March 31st 2025
CLASS IS FULL -SORRY!
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This class is great for beginners as well as all levels. Amanda teaches the foundational skills needed to throw pots on the wheel and helps potters build on previous experience.
Tuesdays - 6 week sessions
Taught by Amanda Hickey
Next class session starts:
March 25th - April 29th 2025
CLASS IS FULL -SORRY!
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This class is great for anyone who has taken previous wheel throwing classes and can confidently center and throw a cylinder. Amanda will focus on form, function and creativity!
Wednesdays - 6 week sessions
Taught by Amanda Hickey
Next class session starts:
March 26th - April 30th 2025
CLASS IS FULL- SORRY!
Your night will begin with an entertaining wheel demonstration from your instructor, then it’s your turn to give it a try! Spend the night attempting to create a masterpiece while enjoying some laughter, good tunes and creativity. At the end of the night choose a gift from our “Date shelf” (mugs, bowls and other pieces made by our staff) to bring home and enjoy.
Registration includes 2 spots in the session. Possibly a “Ghost” photo….no promises.
$175.00 +tax per couple Class start time is 7 pm- 9 pm
Available dates:
Valentine’s Day Friday February 14th NOW FULL!
Friday February 21st NOW FULL!
Saturday February 22nd NOW FULL!
Thursday March 6th 7-9 pm
Friday March 7th 7-9 pm NOW FULL!
Friday March 21st 7-9 pm
Thursday March 27th 7-9 One spot left
email beckywebsterdeleo@gmail.com to register. 3 couples per class maximum.
Cancellation Policy:
No refunds within two weeks of the class. If you can not make the class, there are no rescheduling options.
Details of the 2 day workshop:
Hands on basic introduction to glaze mixing giving you the confidence to test and mix glazes on your own. We will touch on a little glaze chemistry however not the focus of the class. I will suggest many books for continued learning and research as you go, as well as provide some hand outs and links.
Learn how to read a recipe, and convert percentages to grams. I’ll teach you the simple math.
Tools and equipment you need to mix your test glazes as well as buckets of glaze for mixing successful test into dipping quantities.
Learn what safety gear you should own.
Learn how to accurately weigh out glaze materials, adding water and the process.
How to sufficiently mix and sieve your glazes so they give the best results.
How to take any glaze recipe and convert it to a “base recipe” by removing colourants and opacifiers.
Learn how to mix many colours of glaze with one base recipe and many different combos of colourants.
Participants will need to bring a few things to the class, a respirator ( purchased ahead of time) and bisque fired test tiles that are pre-made and based on a quick video I will send out ahead of time to those signed up.
Date: TBD
10am- 2 pm (bring a snack or lunch)
12 pm for reveal and short discussion
Members price: 200.00 + tax
Non-members price: 230.00 + tax
* This is a class for more advanced potters. With a minimum of 1- 2 years into their journey with clay who are interested in stepping into the world of glaze chemistry, more understanding of their glaze and expanding their knowledge past commercial glazes. We won’t be troubleshooting glaze defects in this class.
Meet our instructors
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Chris Hierlihy
Chris is a graduate of University of Guelph and attended Sheridan College’s Craft and Design program majoring in Ceramics.
Chris’s ceramic work is high quality- functional pottery for the everyday use. Chris has been teaching for over a decade and is loved by all his students!
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Amanda Hickey
Amanda has been working with clay for over a decade, and currently has a home studio in Kitchener, Ontario.
Amanda recieved a Certificate in Ceramics from Sir Fleming College: Haliburton School of Art & Design. Currently, Amanda enjoys teaching at various studios within the region and also beyond! Amanda also has her ceramics in various exhibitions and markets throughout Ontario.