Clay Classes

Adult

Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Saturday, November 14 | 2 - 4pm | Ages 18+ | $60

Are you ready to throw down? After this workshop, you will be! Christine Tavares will guide you in the basics of how to throw on the potter's wheel by learning how to center, open, pull and make small cups and bowls. Students will complete 2 pieces to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Your pieces are usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer.  This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

Intermediate Ceramics*
Thursdays, January 14 – March 4 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | 18+
$285 + $30 Studio Fee | Limit 6 

This six-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with basic knowledge of ceramics. In this series, students will continue to build on their foundation of hand building and wheel throwing skills. Students will explore more complex forms as well as advanced surface treatments while continuing to develop their personal artistic style. It is strongly recommended that students have taken previous clay workshops before registering for this series. 

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze.

*A prerequisite of at least one session of “Clay Creations” or “Intermediate Ceramics” is required. Contact Christine Tavares for more information.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.  Please contact Christine Tavares for more information.   

Advanced Ceramics
Wednesdays, January 20 – March 10 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | 18+ | $285 + $30 Studio Fee | Limit 8

This eight-week class is for adult students (ages 18+) with a strong foundation in ceramics. These students will focus on refining technical mastery in clay construction such as advanced wheel-throwing and hand-building, while emphasizing individual artistic expression and conceptual development. 

Students will have the opportunity for open studio time during Foundry open hours if needed. Students will typically complete around 8-10 pieces to fire and glaze. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Adult Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Saturday, February 13 | 2 - 4 pm | Ages 18+ | $60 | Limit 6 

Are you ready to throw down? After this workshop, you will be! Christine Tavares will guide you in the basics of how to throw on the potter's wheel by learning how to center, open, pull and make small cups and bowls.  Students will complete 2 pieces to fire.  You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Your pieces are usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer.  This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Let’s Make a Travel Mug
Saturday, March 13 | 11am - 1pm | Ages 16+ | $50 | Limit 8 

Your morning coffee deserves better! Come play in the mud at the Foundry Art Centre and create your own functional, food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe, clay travel mug using slab-building techniques. Education Coordinator Christine Tavares will guide you every step of the way. Students will have the opportunity to make their piece truly unique by adding texture, carving, or stamping. Students will pick the glaze colors and Christine will glaze and fire it. Finished pieces are usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for teen/adult students (ages 16+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Build a Custom Clay Vase
Tuesday, February 23 | 6 - 7:30pm | 18+ | $55 | Limit 10

Join us for a fun and creative clay workshop where you will learn the art of hand-building a unique vase! This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned potters alike. Ceramic artist Maddie O’Keefe will guide you through various hand building techniques such as coiling, slab building and surface decoration. You will have the opportunity to express your creativity and design your own personalized piece. Come unleash your inner artist and discover the joy of pottery!  

You pick the glaze colors, and Maddie will glaze it for you. Your finished piece is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Build a Custom Planter and Saucer
Tuesday, April 6 | 6 - 8pm | 18+ | $55

Join us for a fun and creative clay workshop where you will learn the art of hand-building a unique planter and matching saucer! This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned potters alike. Ceramic artist Maddie O’Keefe will guide you through various hand building techniques such as coiling, slab building and surface decoration. You will have the opportunity to express your creativity and design your own personalized piece. Come unleash your inner artist and discover the joy of pottery!  

You pick the glaze colors, and Maddie will glaze it for you. Your finished piece is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Adult Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Saturday, April 17| 2 - 4pm | $60

Are you ready to throw down? After this workshop, you will be! Christine Tavares will guide you in the basics of how to throw on the potter's wheel by learning how to center, open, pull and make small cups and bowls. Students will typically complete 2 pieces to fire. You pick your color, and Christine will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Tray Chic – Build a Serving Set
Saturday, May 15 | 2 - 4pm | $65 | Limit 8

Come play in the mud at the Foundry Art Centre as you create your own ceramic serving pieces! Education Coordinator Christine Tavares will guide you in the process of hand building with clay slabs and pinch work. You will form a serving tray from your slab and serving bowls using the pinch method. You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze your pieces for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Monthly Community Clay Studio Memberships

(Full – Contact Christine Tavares about the waitlist)

Monthly Community Clay Studio Memberships allow pottery enthusiasts the opportunity to work independently in a fully equipped clay studio at their own pace. Members will have full access to the pottery wheels, equipment, tools, and glazes. Twenty-five pounds of white mid-fire clay is included with a monthly membership. Members will also be granted a shelf space of their own on which to keep projects in process, personal tools, etc. 

Clay Studio Members will have the opportunity to be in studio as much as they desire during the Foundry Art Centre’s open business hours (Tuesday-Saturday 10 am to 5 pm). While it is a rare occurrence, the Community Clay Studio may be closed to members occasionally for large classes or special events. Members will be given access to the Open Studio Calendar and closures will be posted with plenty of notice so that plans can be made accordingly.   

Bisque and glaze firings will happen weekly, and glazed pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 1-2 weeks (sometimes it is longer depending on the class schedules at the Foundry). 

**If you are new to the Foundry and our Clay Program, please contact Christine Tavares before registering for a monthly membership**

Monthly Community Clay Studio Memberships

Full – Contact Christine Tavares about the waitlist 

Monthly Community Clay Studio Memberships allow pottery enthusiasts the opportunity to work independently in a fully equipped clay studio at their own pace. Members will have full access to the pottery wheels, equipment, tools, and glazes. Twenty-five pounds of white mid-fire clay is included with a monthly membership. Members will also be granted a shelf space of their own on which to keep projects in process, personal tools, etc. 

Clay Studio Members will have the opportunity to be in studio as much as they desire during the Foundry Art Centre’s open business hours (Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 5pm). While it is a rare occurrence, the Community Clay Studio may be closed to members occasionally for large classes or special events. Members will be given access to the Open Studio Calendar and closures will be posted with plenty of notice so that plans can be made accordingly.   

Bisque and glaze firings will happen weekly, and glazed pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 1-2 weeks (sometimes it is longer depending on the class schedules at the Foundry). 

**If you are new to the Foundry and our Clay Program, please contact Christine Tavares before registering for a monthly membership**

Tween and Teen

An Introduction to Wheel Throwing for Teens
Saturday, January 9 | 2 - 4pm | Ages 13+ | $60 | Limit 6

Just for teens, this workshop will introduce the basic skills of throwing on the potter’s wheel including centering, opening, pulling and shaping. Each student will use their creativity to create small cups and bowls. Students will complete 2 pieces to glaze and fire. Teens will pick their glaze colors, Christine will glaze and fire them and the finished work will be ready for pick-up in 2 weeks (sometimes it takes a little longer).  This class is for teens (ages 13+) with little to no experience in ceramics. Dress to be messy! (This is a one-day class).  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

An Introduction to Wheel Throwing for Tweens
Saturday, March 13 | 2 - 4pm | Ages 8-12 | $60 | Limit 6

Just for tweens, this workshop will introduce the basic skills of throwing on the potter’s wheel including centering, opening, pulling and shaping.  Each student will use their creativity to create small cups and bowls.  Students will complete 2 pieces to fire.  Students will glaze their favorite pieces in class and finished and fired work will be ready for pick-up in 2 weeks (sometimes it takes a little longer).  This class is for tween students (8-12) with little to no experience in ceramics. Dress to be messy! If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Kids

Holiday Ornaments – Family Edition
Saturday, November 14 | 11am - 12pm | Child and Caregiver | $45 per Pair 

The holidays are right around the corner, and this family workshop is just in time! A child and adult caregiver will learn slab techniques to create and decorate 8 -10 merry & bright clay ornaments perfect for trimming the tree or gift giving. Families will create and glaze their ornaments in one class, and the finished pieces will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks later - just in time for the Holiday season.  *Price Covers Both Participants*.  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

SweetHEART Bowl
Saturday, February 13 | 11am - 12pm | Ages 7-12 | $45 | Limit 10

Life is sweeter when you’re playing with clay! Learn to make adorable heart bowl just in time for Valentine’s Day! Foundry Education Coordinator, Christine Tavares, will lead you step by step as you use hand building techniques to shape, build, texturize, and glaze your sweet bowl. Students of all experience levels are invited to participate in this clay workshop. Students will create and then glaze their bowl in one class, and finished pieces will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks later. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Hey Bud, Let’s Make a Vase
Saturday, April 17 | 11am - 12pm | Ages 7-12 | $45 | Limit 10

Let’s make a bud vase just in time for Mother’s Day. In this creative workshop, Foundry Education Coordinator, Christine Tavares will instruct students as they use handbuilding skills to create a beautiful vase. Students of all experience levels are invited to participate in this clay workshop. Students will create and then glaze their vases in one class, and finished pieces will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks later. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Planters with Personality
Saturday, May 15 | 11am -12 pm | Ages 7-12 | $45 | Limit 10

Come play in the mud and unleash your creativity at our Kid’s Planter Workshop. Foundry Education Coordinator, Christine Tavares will instruct students as they use handbuilding skills to create an awesome planter with personality. Students of all experience levels are invited to participate in this clay workshop. Students will create and then glaze their sculptures, and finished pieces will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks later. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS

Limited seats available and advanced registration required so sign up today to secure your creative seat. The Foundry Art Centre does not make up or refund classes if a student misses a class. Accommodations can be made for cancellations 14 days prior to the date of the workshop. Please contact program coordinator Christine Tavares with any concerns.

For more information contact Christine Tavares, Program Coordinator, at ctavares@foundryartcentre.org