CERAMICS AND POTTERY classes

This family-oriented ceramics course is designed for parents and children to have fun creating together! Participants will be guided through hand-building techniques to create coil pots, pinch pots and slab-built pieces such as tea lights, cups, bowls, textured vases and creative sculptures. You will learn to apply beautiful glazes that will bring your creations to life! The course fee applies to one parent/adult and one child. If you would like to register a second child, an additional fee of $115 will apply. Please contact: learning@mract.org for more details. Limited spots are available. Children must not be left unattended; parents are encouraged to participate with their child.

Friday | Apr 04, 2025 - May 30, 2025 | 3:30PM - 5:00PM | ID: 79996

Instructor: Talieh Vafadary
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $230 | Sessions: 8

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Monday | Apr 07, 2025 - May 26, 2025 | 3:30PM - 5:00PM | ID: 80367

Instructor: Dennis Hixson
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $175 | Sessions: 6

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Saturday | Apr 05, 2025 - May 31, 2025 | 9:30AM - 11:00AM | ID: 80449

Instructor: Tammi Vilchis
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $230 | Sessions: 8

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This family-oriented ceramics course is designed for parents and children to have fun creating together! Participants will be guided through hand-building techniques to create coil pots, pinch pots and slab-built pieces such as tea lights, cups, bowls, textured vases and creative sculptures. You will learn to apply beautiful glazes that will bring your creations to life! The course fee applies to one parent/adult and one child. If you would like to register a second child, an additional fee of $115 will apply. Please contact: learning@mract.org for more details. Limited spots are available. Children must not be left unattended; parents are encouraged to participate with their child.

Thursday | Apr 10, 2025 - May 29, 2025 | 3:30PM - 5:00PM | ID: 80369

Instructor: Dennis Hixson
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $230 | Sessions: 8

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Sunday | Apr 06, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM | ID: 80413

Instructor: Arhea Robinson
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $230 | Sessions: 8

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Join your little one in the ceramics studio for this fun, hands on class! Participants will be guided through hand-building techniques to create coil pots, pinch pots and slab-built pieces. You will learn to apply beautiful glazes that will bring your creations to life. This course is for one parent and one child.

Monday | Apr 07, 2025 - May 26, 2025 | 9:00AM - 10:00AM | ID: 80708

Instructor: Talieh Vafadary
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $150 | Sessions: 6

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In this course, students will learn slab, pinch, and coil techniques to make functional cups, bowls and plates as well as some fun creative sculptures. Students will finish their projects with colourful glazes. All supplies included.

Sunday | Apr 06, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM | ID: 80412

Instructor: Arhea Robinson
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $190 | Sessions: 8

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Bring your ideas to life while you learn about handbuilding and sculpting techniques. Create functional ceramic cups, bowls, plates and sculptures. Each piece will be carefully finished with colourful glazes.

Tuesday | Apr 08, 2025 - May 27, 2025 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM | ID: 79989

Instructor: Tammi Vilchis
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $190 | Sessions: 8

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If you can think it, you can sculpt it! Students will learn hand-building and sculpting techniques to create functional ceramic cups, bowls, plates and sculptures finished with colourful glazes.

Saturday | Apr 05, 2025 - May 31, 2025 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM | ID: 80411

Instructor: Arhea Robinson
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $225 | Sessions: 8

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Shape your creative potential in this pottery program – perfect for beginners! Students will learn the foundational steps for throwing clay on the pottery wheel. The instructor will provide demonstrations and support to shape and trim bowls and cups, practice glazing techniques and prepare works for kiln firing. Hand-building techniques will also be offered to those students interested. No experience necessary! Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing). This class is intended for new students with little or no prior experience. While returning students are welcome to enroll, priority will be granted to new participants. In the event of a waitlist, returning students may be contacted to accommodate new students due to high demand.

Tuesday | Apr 08, 2025 - May 27, 2025 | 9:00AM - 11:30AM | ID: 79988

Instructor: Tammi Vilchis
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $260 | Sessions: 8

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Wednesday | Apr 09, 2025 - May 28, 2025 | 6:45PM - 9:15PM | ID: 80001

Instructor: Emily Sheppard
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $260 | Sessions: 8

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Saturday | Apr 05, 2025 - May 31, 2025 | 11:30AM - 2:00PM | ID: 80450

Instructor: Tammi Vilchis
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $260 | Sessions: 8

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Sunday | Apr 06, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM | ID: 80977

Instructor: Megan Tarris
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $230 | Sessions: 7

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Enrich your creative time exploring clay sculpture. With guidance and references from the instructor, participants will learn various methods of working with clay to enhance their sculptural practices. Combine hand-building techniques, experiment with textures, surface treatments and apply colourful glazes to create stunning masterpieces. Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing).

Wednesday | Apr 09, 2025 - May 28, 2025 | 4:00PM - 6:30PM | ID: 80000

Instructor: Emily Sheppard
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $260 | Sessions: 8

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Practice and deepen your skill set on the pottery wheel! The instructor will demonstrate a variety of techniques and provide support as participants experiment with multi-component pieces, surface treatments and glazing methods. Wheel throwing experience required: Students require experience to throw a 4-inch cylinder independently. To get the most out of this program, please plan on attending all classes. Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing).

Wednesday | Apr 09, 2025 - May 28, 2025 | 12:30PM - 3:30PM | ID: 79999

Instructor: Emily Sheppard
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $300 | Sessions: 8

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Join us in the pottery room on Friday nights to work on self-directed projects with technical support from a professional ceramic artist. Whether you choose to work on the wheel, at the tables or in combination, your ideas will be fostered and supported by our team and your peers. Must be able to throw a 4-inch cylinder on the wheel independently. To get the most out of this program, please plan on attending all classes. Excellent tunes provided to pump up the clay jam. Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing).

Friday | Apr 04, 2025 - May 30, 2025 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | ID: 79997

Instructor: Emily Sheppard
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $265 | Sessions: 8

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Create wares out of clay for the kitchen & home while learning new techniques. Hand building vessels in ceramics gives pieces a unique flare that you cannot achieve on the wheel. This course is a great choice for people who are new to clay & individuals with previous experience as this will diversify your skill set and allow you to bring works from the wheel to a whole new level and reach new heights.  Come prepared to have fun and learn how much you can trust your own hands with this creative process. 

Friday | Apr 04, 2025 - May 30, 2025 | 12:30PM - 3:00PM | ID: 79995

Instructor: Emily Sheppard
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $230 | Sessions: 8

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Rise and shine! Start your day with a burst of creativity in a vibrant morning pottery class, perfect for beginners and seasoned ceramic enthusiasts alike! Students will be guided through a variety of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, empowering you to make mugs, bowls and other unique clay creations. Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing).  Accessibility wheel available, please email learning@mract.org with your interest.

Friday | Apr 04, 2025 - May 30, 2025 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM | ID: 79994

Instructor: Emily Sheppard
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $265 | Sessions: 8

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Wednesday | Apr 09, 2025 - May 28, 2025 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM | ID: 79998

Instructor: Emily Sheppard
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $300 | Sessions: 8

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Whether you are a beginner or looking to grow your existing skill set, this is the pottery class for you! Enjoy plenty of creative, muddy fun while learning to make mugs, bowls and other unique clay creations. Our experienced, professional instructors will lead you through techniques in handbuilding and wheel throwing. Please note: Clay must be purchased through The ACT website for an additional fee (price varies according to clay, including glazing and firing).

Tuesday | Apr 08, 2025 - May 27, 2025 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | ID: 79990

Instructor: Tammi Vilchis
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $300 | Sessions: 8

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Thursday | Apr 10, 2025 - May 29, 2025 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | ID: 80371

Instructor: Dennis Hixson
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $300 | Sessions: 8

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Sunday | Apr 06, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025 | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | ID: 80979

Instructor: Megan Tarris
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $265 | Sessions: 7

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Why should kids get all the fun at spring break? No work will be kept during this 4-day skill building wheel throwing course, creating a pressure-free environment to improve your technique or experiment with new forms. Join us if you want to work through a plateau, scale up your pieces or learn to create with more intention.
Wheel throwing experience required: This class is for returning potters who have taken at least one course at the ACT. An understanding of the throwing process is essential and will not be covered by the instructor.  

Monday - Friday | Mar 24, 2025 - Mar 27, 2025 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | ID: 76015

Instructor: Megan Tarris
Location: 3D Studio
Fee: $205 | Sessions: 4

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