Adult Pottery Classes

Fall 2024 classes are beginning shortly! Unfortunately, all our Fall classes are full after working through our waitlist.
Our next round of classes will begin in January. Please join the waitlist below to be notified when registration opens in December.
​We hope to see you in the studio sometime soon!

Fall 2024 - Beginner Handbuilding for Adults - Wednesday Mornings

CA$300.00

Only a few left!

Time: Wednesday mornings from 9:00am - Noon

Teacher: TBA

Class size: Minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students

 

Class Description: Through this in-person class at the Waterloo Potter's Workshop, students will learn the basics of hand-building, including pinch pots, coil, slab, slump and hump molds, and joining. Students will also start exploring surface design through texture and glazing.


This course includes 6 weeks of making, one week off for firing, then 1 class for glazing, and 1 class to pick up and review your work.


Full Schedule:

  1. Wednesday October 9th (making)
  2. Wednesday October 16th (making)
  3. Wednesday October 23rd (making)
  4. Wednesday October 30th (making)
  5. Wednesday November 6th (making)
  6. Wednesday November 13th (making)
  7. Skip a week for bisque firing
  8. Wednesday November 27th (glazing)
  9. Wednesday December 4th (pot pickup & review)


Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a $25 service fee. Any cancellation later than 1 week before the course start date will not be refunded, unless the spot can be filled before the first class. Missed classes will not be rescheduled or refunded. Please note that there are no makeup sessions for missed classes.
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Fall 2024 - Beginner Wheel for Adults - Wednesday Mornings

CA$300.00

Sold out

Time: Wednesday mornings from 9:00am - Noon

Teacher: Connie Straicher

Class Size: Minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students


Class Description: Through this in-person class at the Waterloo Potter's Workshop, students will learn the basics of working on the wheel: centering, raising walls, throwing bowls, plates, and mugs, as well as trimming and adding handles.


This course includes 6 weeks of making, one week off for firing, then 1 class for glazing, and 1 class to pick up and review your work.

 

Full Schedule:

  1. Wednesday October 9th (making)
  2. Wednesday October 16th (making)
  3. Wednesday October 23rd (making)
  4. Wednesday October 30th (making)
  5. Wednesday November 6th (making)
  6. Wednesday November 13th (making)
  7. Skip a week for bisque firing
  8. Wednesday November 27th (glazing)
  9. Wednesday December 4th (pot pickup & review)


Note: Glazing for this class will take place from 1:00 - 4:00pm on Wednesday

November 27th, rather than in the morning, to avoid conflicting with another class at the studio. If you are unable to attend that time, please sign up for a different class or at a later date!


Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a $25 service fee. Any cancellation later than 1 week before the course start date will not be refunded, unless the spot can be filled before the first class. Missed classes will not be rescheduled or refunded. Please note that there are no makeup sessions for missed classes.
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Fall 2024 - Beginner Handbuilding for Adults - Wednesday Evenings

CA$300.00

Sold out

Time: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30pm

Teacher: Theresa Gilhuly

Class size: Minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students

 

Class Description: Through this in-person class at the Waterloo Potter's Workshop, students will learn the basics of hand-building, including pinch pots, coil, slab, slump and hump molds, and joining. Students will also start exploring surface design through texture and glazing.


This course includes 6 weeks of making, one week off for firing, then 1 class for glazing, and 1 class to pick up and review your work.


Full Schedule:

  1. Wednesday October 9th (making)
  2. Wednesday October 16th (making)
  3. Wednesday October 23rd (making)
  4. Wednesday October 30th (making)
  5. Wednesday November 6th (making)
  6. Wednesday November 13th (making)
  7. Skip a week for bisque firing
  8. Wednesday November 27th (glazing)
  9. Wednesday December 4th (pot pickup & review)


Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a $25 service fee. Any cancellation later than 1 week before the course start date will not be refunded, unless the spot can be filled before the first class. Missed classes will not be rescheduled or refunded. Please note that there are no makeup sessions for missed classes.
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Fall 2024 - Beginner Wheel for Adults - Wednesday Evenings

CA$300.00

Sold out

Time: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30pm

Teacher: TBD

Class Size: Minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students


Class Description: Through this in-person class at the Waterloo Potter's Workshop, students will learn the basics of working on the wheel: centering, raising walls, throwing bowls, plates, and mugs, as well as trimming and adding handles.


This course includes 6 weeks of making, one week off for firing, then 1 class for glazing, and 1 class to pick up and review your work.

 

Full Schedule:

  1. Wednesday October 9th (making)
  2. Wednesday October 16th (making)
  3. Wednesday October 23rd (making)
  4. Wednesday October 30th (making)
  5. Wednesday November 6th (making)
  6. Wednesday November 13th (making)
  7. Skip a week for bisque firing
  8. Thursday November 28th (glazing)
  9. Wednesday December 4th (pot pickup & review)


Note: The glazing class for this session will take place on Thursday November 28th, rather than on Wednesday, to avoid a conflict with another class in our studio space. If you are unable to attend that class, please sign up for a different class or at a later date!


Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a $25 service fee. Any cancellation later than 1 week before the course start date will not be refunded, unless the spot can be filled before the first class. Missed classes will not be rescheduled or refunded. Please note that there are no makeup sessions for missed classes.
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Beginner Class Waitlist
If you would like to be notified when spots open up for our next session of beginner classes, please submit the form below!

All Levels of Experience are Welcome

While these classes are geared to beginners, students with previous experience are welcome. ​Please note that the wheel class can be physically demanding. If you have back, wrist or elbow issues, you are advised to proceed at your own risk.

Refund Policy

All cancellations are subject to a $25 service fee. Any cancellation later than 1 week before the course start date will not be refunded, unless the spot can be filled before the first class. Missed classes will not be rescheduled or refunded. Please note that there are no makeup sessions for missed classes.

Questions?

Contact our Adult Class Convener, Maddie, at [email protected]. 

Other Local Pottery Classes

We have many fine pottery teachers in KW and the surrounding region. Some may offer more classes for children!
Barefoot Pottery
141 Whitney Place, Kitchener, ON, N2G 2X8
www.thebarefootpotter.ca

Sculption
108 Ahrens Street West, Kitchener, ON
519-722-1901 
sculption.ca

Mermaid Springs Pottery
[email protected]
519-742-3664
mermaidspringspottery.wordpress.com

The Corner Studio
Unit 40, 141 Whitney Pl, Kitchener, ON
[email protected]
thecornerstudio.ca/classes

Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Good option for KIDS!
25 Caroline Street North, Waterloo, ON
(519) 746-1882
[email protected]
theclayandglass.ca/programs-and-events
L'Abbe Pottery
41 Dupont St E, Waterloo, ON
(519) 725-2028
labbepottery.com/classes​

Play with Clay, Guelph
42 Wyndham St N, Guelph, ON
519-826-7529
[email protected]

Donn Zver School of Pottery
2290 Highway 5 West, Troy, ON
www.donnzver.com/school-of-pottery

Homer Watson House and Gallery
1754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener, ON, N2P 1H7
​https://www.homerwatson.on.ca/programs/

​Play with Clay Cambridge
10 Water St. N, Cambridge, ON
519-841-7529
[email protected]

Dundee Pottery
[email protected]
dundeepottery.ca
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