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Pottery Paint Party - Dec 20th
It is as close as you can get to a “Clay Cafe” concept in Antigonish. Share this fun evening with your friends.
Spend a creative evening “painting” a mug in your own style. Send a message or show off your awesome artistic talents that will be appreciated every time your cup is used. You get to choose from a selection of ready-to-glaze mugs and make it unique for yourself or someone special. Jillian will lead you through the process of underglazing your work.
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Wheel Throwing for Teens - Jan 8th
Discover the art of pottery in this hands-on class tailored just for teens! Ages 13 to 18
In this 5 week course, participants will learn foundational skills in wheel-throwing, and glazing techniques, all while exploring their creativity and style.
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Conversation Heart Mug - Jan 10th
This fun class has been scheduled early enough for you to make that someone special in your life a unique mug for Valentine’s Day. Addy will lead you through the process of hand-building a mug and attaching conversation hearts with messages for a friend or loved one! 💕
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Ceramic Sculpting - Jan 16th
Bust Sculpting workshop with Fenn Martin.
Always dreamed about taking a ball of clay and transforming it into a person? Just like in Genesis, during this 5 week class we will conjur form from the formless! Participants of this course will create one- 1/2 or 3/4 size bust of a person of your choice. Whether you're new to clay or not, this class will deepen your 3-dimentional figurative skills and hone your understanding of the properties and of clay-
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Wheel Throwing for Beginners - Jan 16th
Always dreamed about taking a ball of clay and transforming it into a pot? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you're new to clay or not, this class will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!
This 5-week course introduces you to throwing on the potter's wheel, trimming, and glazing! Open to all skill levels.
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Landscape Mug - Jan 17th
Let Sherry walk you through the steps of handbuilding a mug and, then, creating a landscape scene of your choice on that mug. You will be shown how to create the mug’s landscape through the use of slips or underglaze, as well as carving tools.
Once your mug dries and is kiln-fired (to become bisqueware), Sherry will glaze it for you. You’ll be notified when the mug is kiln-fired the second time and ready for use.
Suitable for adults of all skills levels. All materials and firings are included in the price.
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Meet the Wheel - Jan 24th 6-8pm
Always wanted to try the wheel, but not wanted to commit to a multi week course? Come in and get muddy!
This 2-hour workshop may be for you… take a spin on the wheel and see how you like it.The workshop is led by an instructor who will help center the clay and teach you tips & tricks. Make a bowl, tumbler or vase. Everyone has the opportunity to throw multiple pieces and you can select a piece to have fully finished by our team.
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Toaster Coaster - Jan 31st 6-9pm
Make someone smile with this toaster that holds 2 coasters shaped like toast to protect your table tops. Larissa will lead you through hand-building, them from a slab of clay on Jan 31. This workshop is over 2 sessions.
You’ll give it time to dry and be fired the first time before returning on Feb. 28 to glaze it before it’s fired for the second time.
Suitable for all levels. All materials and firings are included in the price.
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Paint Palette - Feb 7th, 6-9pm
Create a paint palette that’s just perfect for you!
Ceramic paint palettes work wonderfully with watercolour, oil, or acrylic. This beginner hand-building class will introduce you to the basic skills needed create beautiful work out of a slab of clay.
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Meet the Wheel "Date Night" -Feb 14th
Try something new - together! After you enjoy supper together, come in and get muddy! This 2-hour workshop will allow you both to take a spin on the pottery wheel and see if you like it. ….and have fun with your partner.
Disclaimer: Patrick and Demi will not be teaching or attending.
The workshop is led by an instructor who will teach you how to position your body, center the clay, pull walls, and use other tips & tricks. Make a bowl, tumbler, or vase. Everyone has the opportunity to throw multiple pieces, and you can select one piece to have fully finished by our team.
This is an adult class. No precious training is required; come as you are.
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Meet the Wheel - Feb 21st 6-8pm
Always wanted to try the wheel, but not wanted to commit to a multi week course? Come in and get muddy! This 2 hour workshop may be for you, take a spin on the wheel and see how you like it.
The workshop is led by an instructor who will help center the clay and teach you tips & tricks. Make a bowl, tumbler or vase. Everyone has the opportunity to throw multiple pieces and you can select a piece to have fully finished by our team.
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Wheel for Beginners - March 3rd
with Amy Van Den Hoogen
Always dreamed about taking a ball of clay and transforming it into a pot?
Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you're new to clay or not, this class will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!This 5-week course introduces you to throwing on the potter's wheel, trimming, and glazing! Open to all skill levels.
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Wheel for Beginners - March 13th
with Fenn Martin
Always dreamed about taking a ball of clay and transforming it into a pot? Get your feet wet, or should we say your hands dirty, in the art of pottery. Whether you're new to clay or not, this class will leave you brimming with the possibilities of clay!
This 5-week course introduces you to throwing on the potter's wheel, trimming, and glazing! Open to all skill levels.
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Easter Bunny Mug - March 14 & April 4
This fun class has been scheduled early enough for you to make that special someone in your life a unique mug for Easter and/or spend time with your special someone while making those mugs you can enjoy together.
Sherry will lead you through the process of hand building a mug and decorating your “one of a kind” piece of pottery.This class is designed for all skill levels. Attend by yourself or register both yourself and your child.
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Meet the Wheel - March 21st
Always wanted to try the wheel, but not wanted to commit to a multi week course? Come in and get muddy!
This 2-hour workshop may be for you… take a spin on the wheel and see how you like it.The workshop is led by an instructor who will help center the clay and teach you tips & tricks. Make a bowl, tumbler or vase. Everyone has the opportunity to throw multiple pieces and you can select a piece to have fully finished by our team.
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Chip & Dip "Dingy" - March 28, 6-9pm
No more “double dipping”! Learn the basic skills involved in hand-building with this individual chip & dip bowl. You’ll create it in one session.
Once it’s properly dried and fired for the first time, our pottery staff will clear glaze it for you and let you know when it is ready for pick-up.
Suitable for all levels. All materials and firings are included in the price.