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This 6 week “All Levels on the Wheel” class will be a chance to try throwing clay on the wheel.

Classes are Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 pm, starting February 3rd.

Cost is $350.00 per student (cancelations accepted until January 30) PLUS $40.00 cash payable to the instructor at the first class for clay.

This is an all levels throwing class for anyone from true beginners to people have already fallen in love with clay, and who want a chance to develop their skills with a well-seasoned teacher. This 6 week class will give students the chance to learn the process of throwing, from preparing the clay, to creating, trimming, and decorating their work. We’ll talk about managing expectations for true beginners, and pushing the possibilities for those with a bit more experience.

Caroline is a graduate of the ceramics program at NSCAD U, and has nearly 20 years’ experience in adult education. She loves seeing students experience the full range of emotions that come with learning, from the discomfort of leaving your comfort zone, to the laughter that comes with disasters, and the sense of pride you feel when things ‘click’, and you find yourself with an exciting new skill.

This 6 week “Intro to the Wheel” class will be a chance to try throwing clay on the wheel.

Classes are Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 pm, starting October 22nd.

Cost is $375.00 per student (cancelations accepted until October 8th) PLUS $40.00 cash payable to the instructor at the first class for clay.

• Week 1
  • Orientation to the Studio, Purchase clay, Cutting & preparing the clay for the wheel (wedging), throwing
• Weeks 2 & 3
  • Throwing
• Week 4
  • Trimming & more throwing
• Week 5
  • Finish trimming, handle making & application, use of coloured slips & underglazes
• Week 6
  • Glazing

Your instructor – Carol Holmes-Kerr

Carol has been a potter for 26 years and teaching wheel throwing hand building for 15 years.  She has taught classes at Gladstone ClayWorks, Gloucester Pottery School, and Hintonburg Potter Studio.

This 6 week “Intro to the Wheel” class will be a chance to try throwing clay on the wheel.

Classes are Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 pm, starting March 18th.

Cost is $350.00 per student (cancelations accepted until March) PLUS $40.00 cash payable to the instructor at the first class for clay.

This course will cover the basics of wedging, centering, throwing, trimming, and glazing. If you’ve never thrown before, keep an open mind! You’ll get the chance to take part in this ancient tradition, but you’ll probably end up learning just as much about yourself as you take your first steps on your journey with clay.

Caroline has a BFA in ceramics from NSCAD University as well as a background in adult education, so more experienced potters are welcome to join as well. I look forward to working with you!