Pottery Classes

Fall 2022 session is full.  

Classes run on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday - 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.  -$350 incl. HST 

8 week session (includes clay and firing)  - sessions are continuous from September to June. Fees are non-refundable unless session is cancelled.

New students should have a basic knowledge of wheel thrown pottery.  

Instructions cover all aspects of functional pottery making and are personalized based on the student's skill level.  

Current students have priority enrolling in upcoming sessions, and occasionally a spot becomes available. If you wish to be put on a waiting list, please contact Jason at jasonlabbe@sympatico.ca stating your experience level.  Note waiting list is purged after six months.

SUMMER THROWING INTENSIVE WORKSHOP  - One week:  Date TBD

$510.00 incl. HST

• The workshop is designed to help each individuals improve their throwing skills. 
• Each morning starts with throwing drills to assess your personal strengths. 
• Body posture and hand position will be assessed in order to maximize results when throwing. 
• You will learn to use a pointer gauge to improve speed and accuracy of repetitive throwing (even if you only throw one of a kind, it will help). 
• Participants will produce set items as a group as well as work onpersonal projects. 
• Trimming is very important in completing forms and will be studied in detail. 
• Handles can be essential or decorative, since their placement must be considered in throwing the form, handle making will be included in the workshop. 

This pottery workshop is run in a fun and relaxed environment. A lot of information is disseminated on pottery forming and general studio operation. A pug mill is used for all reclaim so students can throw continuously (unlimited clay). 

We are situated in Uptown Waterloo close to many restaurants and entertainment, and only a five minute walk from the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery.  If you enjoy exercise, the Waterloo Recreation Complex is within walking distance. Students are responsible for meals and lodging. Check out the accommodation at Wilfrid Laurier University which is a 5 to 10 minute walk from the studio. Hotel Laurier offers great accommodation for the summer at reasonable prices.   the corner offices. Write a nice bio about each executive that includes what they do, how long they’ve been at it, and what got them to where they are.