Get your hands dirty and dive into the basics of pottery in this fast, fun, no-rules intro course. Spin, shape, and create—no experience needed, just a vibe for creativity.
Schedule & Pricing
Classes can have up to 10 people and are offered at the following times:
Group 1 - Saturday Mornings - 9 am to 11:30 am
May 24th
May 31st
June 7th
Group 2 - Sunday Evenings - 5:30 pm to 8 pm
May 25th
June 1st
June 8th
Class Cost:
This class costs $260 per person and includes taxes and all tools and materials, firing and glazes.
Classes are held at Ceramique Centrale
5688 Rue de Verdun, Verdun, H4H1L5
Term Length: 3 weeks, 2.5h / week, 7.5h in total.
Tuition: $260.00 total
Registration Fee: A $130 registration fee is required when registering. It is the first part of your tuition. It is non-refundable in case of withdrawal.
By registering, The participant agrees to follow the 7.5-hour course and to disburse the remaining tuition amount before or at the first class. No refunds will be made after the classes begin. Students will be contacted in the 2-3 weeks following the session in order to pick up the finished pieces.
Payment: To ensure your space you should arrange for payment by one of the options listed below:
By Interac e-transfer to info@ceramiquecentrale.com
[For more information on this payment method and to check if your financial institution offers this service please follow this link: http://www.interac.ca/en/interac-e-transfer-consumer.html ]
You can also drop in to pay using cash or cards during Céramique Centrale open hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 12pm to 10pm
Thursday: 4pm to 10pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Class Content
In the handbuilding session students will learn basic pinching and slab building with slump mounds.
In the throwing session students will learn how to begin making cylinders.
All successful pieces can be kept for glazing.
Materials
All clay, tools, glaze and firing is included in the price of the class. Clay will be prepared in advance for the class.
All the materials used in the studio are non-toxic and food safe.
Preparations & Making up for Missed Classes
You’ll get clay on you, so wear something comfortable that you won’t mind getting clay on. Aprons will be available for your use in the studio. Clay washes out easily without stains. A hand towel will be provided for each class. When you try throwing, it is recommended you don’t wear any hand jewelry, and that you have very short fingernails.
For this class, there are no possibilities to make up the classes if missed.
The classes will be taught in English with bilingual teachers.