Adult Pottery Classes
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We hope to see you in the studio soon!
Summer 2026 - Handbuilding for Adults with Theresa - Wednesday Evenings
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Time: Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Location: Waterloo Potter's Workshop (in Waterloo Park)
Teacher: Theresa Gilhuly (@thegilhuly)
Class size: 6 - 9 students
Class Description: Through this in-person class at the Waterloo Potter's Workshop, students will learn the basics of handbuilding, including: pinch pots, coil, slab, slump and hump molds, and joining. Students will also start exploring surface design through texture and glazing. No prior experience with clay is required!
Full Schedule: This course runs for six weeks of making, followed by a week off for firing, then a glazing class, and finally a session to pick up and review your work.
- Wed June 24 – Making
- Thurs July 2 – Making
- Wed July 8 – Making
- Wed July 15 – Making
- Wed July 22 – Making
- Wed July 29 – Making
- (Week off for firing)
- Wed August 12 – Glazing
- Wed August 19 – Pot pickup + potluck 🎉
Note: The second class of the session will take place on Thursday July 2 instead of Wednesday, to avoid the Canada Day holiday. If you aren’t able to make this time, please consider registering for a different class.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that plans can change! If you cancel more than a week before the course begins, we’ll issue you a refund (minus a $25 cancellation fee). If you need to cancel within a week of the start date, we’re only able to offer a refund if we can fill your spot before the first class. Please note that due to the small size of our studio, we aren't able to offer makeup sessions or refunds for missed classes.
Summer 2026 - Wheel I for Adults with June - Wednesday Evenings
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Time: Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Location: Waterloo Potter's Workshop (in Waterloo Park)
Teacher: June Macdonald
Class Size: 6 - 8 students
Class Description: In this hands-on class at the Waterloo Potter’s Workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing: centering clay, raising walls, and making bowls, plates, and mugs. We’ll also cover trimming and adding handles. No prior clay experience is needed!
Full Schedule: This course runs for six weeks of making, followed by a week off for firing, then a glazing class, and finally a session to pick up and review your work.
- Wed June 24 – Making
- Thurs July 2 – Making
- Wed July 8 – Making
- Wed July 15 – Making
- Wed July 22 – Making
- Wed July 29 – Making
- (Week off for firing)
- Thurs August 13 – Glazing
- Wed August 19 – Pot pickup + potluck 🎉
Note: There are two schedule adjustments for this session. If you aren’t able to make these classes, please consider registering for a different class.
- The second class of the session will take place on Thursday July 2 instead of Wednesday, to avoid the Canada Day holiday.
- The glazing class will be held on Thursday August 13th, rather than Wednesday, to avoid a scheduling conflict at the studio.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that plans can change! If you cancel more than a week before the course begins, we’ll issue you a refund (minus a $25 cancellation fee). If you need to cancel within a week of the start date, we’re only able to offer a refund if we can fill your spot before the first class. Please note that due to the small size of our studio, we aren't able to offer makeup sessions or refunds for missed classes.
Summer 2026 - Wheel I for Adults with Kate - Wednesday Mornings
Sold out
Time: Wednesday Mornings, 9:00am - Noon
Location: Waterloo Potter's Workshop (in Waterloo Park)
Teacher: Kate Welsh
Class Size: 6 - 8 students
Class Description: In this hands-on class at the Waterloo Potter’s Workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing: centering clay, raising walls, and making bowls, plates, and mugs. We’ll also cover trimming and adding handles. No prior clay experience is needed!
Full Schedule: This course runs for six weeks of making, followed by a week off for firing, then a glazing class, and finally a session to pick up and review your work.
- Wed June 24 – Making
- Thurs July 2 – Making
- Wed July 8 – Making
- Wed July 15 – Making
- Wed July 22 – Making
- Wed July 29 – Making
- (Week off for firing)
- Wed August 12 – Glazing
- Wed August 19 – Pot pickup + potluck 🎉
Note: There are two schedule adjustments for this session. If you aren’t able to make these classes, please consider registering for a different class.
- The second class of the session will take place on Thursday July 2 instead of Wednesday, to avoid the Canada Day holiday.
- The glazing class on Wednesday August 12th will be held from 1:00 – 4:00pm, rather than in the morning, to avoid a scheduling conflict at the studio.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that plans can change! If you cancel more than a week before the course begins, we’ll issue you a refund (minus a $25 cancellation fee). If you need to cancel within a week of the start date, we’re only able to offer a refund if we can fill your spot before the first class. Please note that due to the small size of our studio, we aren't able to offer makeup sessions or refunds for missed classes.
Summer 2026 - Wheel for Adults with Maddie - Tuesday Evenings
Sold out
Time: Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Location: Waterloo Potter's Workshop (in Waterloo Park)
Teacher: Maddie Gabriel (@maddie.g.ceramics)
Class Size: 6 - 8 students
Class Description: In this hands-on class at the Waterloo Potter’s Workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing: centering clay, raising walls, and making bowls, plates, and mugs. We’ll also cover trimming and adding handles. No prior clay experience is needed!
Full Schedule: This course runs for six weeks of making, followed by a week off for firing, then a glazing class, and finally a session to pick up and review your work.
- Tues June 23 – Making
- Tues June 30 – Making
- Tues July 7 – Making
- Tues July 14 – Making
- Tues July 21 – Making
- Tues July 28 – Making
- (Week off for firing)
- Tues August 11 – Glazing
- Tues August 18 – Pot pickup + potluck 🎉
Cancellation Policy: We understand that plans can change! If you cancel more than a week before the course begins, we’ll issue you a refund (minus a $25 cancellation fee). If you need to cancel within a week of the start date, we’re only able to offer a refund if we can fill your spot before the first class. Please note that due to the small size of our studio, we aren't able to offer makeup sessions or refunds for missed classes.
Summer 2026 - Handbuilding for Adults with Christopher - Wednesday Mornings
Only a few left!
Time: Wednesday Mornings, 9am - Noon
Location: Waterloo Potter's Workshop (in Waterloo Park)
Teacher: Christopher He (@heceramics)
Class size: 6 - 9 students
Class Description: Through this in-person class at the Waterloo Potter's Workshop, students will learn the basics of handbuilding, including: pinch pots, coil, slab, slump and hump molds, and joining. Students will also start exploring surface design through texture and glazing. No prior experience with clay is required!
Full Schedule: This course runs for six weeks of making, followed by a week off for firing, then a glazing class, and finally a session to pick up and review your work.
- Wed June 24 – Making
- Thurs July 2 – Making
- Wed July 8 – Making
- Wed July 15 – Making
- Wed July 22 – Making
- Wed July 29 – Making
- (Week off for firing)
- Wed August 12 – Glazing
- Wed August 19 – Pot pickup + potluck 🎉
Note: The second class of the session will take place on Thursday July 2 instead of Wednesday, to avoid the Canada Day holiday. If you aren’t able to make this time, please consider registering for a different class.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that plans can change! If you cancel more than a week before the course begins, we’ll issue you a refund (minus a $25 cancellation fee). If you need to cancel within a week of the start date, we’re only able to offer a refund if we can fill your spot before the first class. Please note that due to the small size of our studio, we aren't able to offer makeup sessions or refunds for missed classes.
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