A person with short dark hair, glasses, and tattoos on their arm is shaping a clay pot on a pottery wheel in a bright ceramics studio. They are wearing a black t-shirt and white pants, focusing intently as they mold the clay. The setting is clean and minimal, emphasizing the hands-on experience of wheel-throwing in a Vancouver pottery class.

Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding Pottery Classes Beginner - Intermediate

$350.00

Please note that most Courses are mixed level. Our small class sizes (maximum 8–9 students) allow for personalized instruction, and multiple demonstrations are provided throughout each class to support a variety of skill levels and projects.

Beginner Students (7 Weeks)

Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this comprehensive Vancouver pottery course. Focus is on learning to feel the clay and understand how to confidently move material. You'll develop skills in wedging, centering, throwing perfect walls, trimming, and glazing while creating functional ceramic pieces from start to finish.

With small class sizes and individualized instruction, you'll build a strong foundation while learning efficient, thoughtful, and beautiful pottery-making techniques.

Intermediate - Advanced Students (7 Weeks)

Elevate your skills with this advanced Vancouver pottery course.

Develop your own curriculum! You'll receive any demos you wish to see, with one on one support developing techniques throughout the Course. Explore more complex forms, refine your technique, and develop a more efficient and intentional approach to making.

Small class sizes ensure personalized guidance and support throughout the course.

Beginner Plus - Advanced Shortie

Ideal for students who have completed at least one 6–8 week session and can confidently throw a 1 lb cylinder.

This course is designed for students looking to strengthen their fundamentals, improve consistency, and continue developing their wheel throwing skills before progressing to Intermediate. There is no curriculum for this Course, Gabrielle will teach you anything you want to learn and/or develop your general technical throwing skills. There are no make ups for this Course.

Handbuilding Shortie (4 Weeks)

Discover the creative possibilities of clay without the wheel.

This beginner to intermediate course introduces a variety of handbuilding techniques including pinch, slab, and coil construction. Create functional and decorative ceramic pieces such as bowls, plates, serving ware, vessels, and other personalized projects.

Whether you arrive with a specific idea or are looking for inspiration, your instructor will guide you through the process from concept to completion. Students are welcome to re-enroll to continue developing larger or more complex projects. There are no make ups for this Course.

Toolkits are required and available for purchase.

Additional Information

Clay and Tools

Clay must be purchased through our studio. Outside clay is not permitted.

Details regarding clay purchases will be included in your Welcome Email, which will be sent a few days before your course begins.

Students must bring or purchase their own toolkit (we sell a very good basic set- info will be in the email.)

Drop-Ins and Membership

After attending two classes, students aged 18+ may attend Drop-In sessions for an additional fee.

A membership is required to attend Drop-Ins after your course ends. Students do not require a membership while actively enrolled in a course.

Firing and Glazing

To help keep our Vancouver pottery studio accessible, firing and glazing are not included in course fees. Your Glazing Workshop may be booked at your convenience once your course is complete.

Firing Fees: Starting at $10
Glazing Workshop: $35 + tax

Pay only for what you use.

Policies

Make-Up Classes

Manage your schedule through Mindbody.

If you are unable to attend a class, remove yourself from the session and book a make-up within your course dates. Make-up classes are not guaranteed, additional details will be provided before your course begins.

Refunds and Transfers

Courses are non-refundable.

If you are unable to attend, please notify us at least 30 days before your course start date. We may attempt to resell your spot and, if successful, you may register for a future course depending on availability.

You may transfer your registration to a friend at no cost by emailing us before the course begins.

Booking and Eligibility

All courses are for adults aged 18+.

Manage your bookings, make-ups, and Drop-Ins through Mindbody.

Community Standards

We are committed to creating a space rooted in respect, inclusion, and human dignity.

Community Clay proudly supports human rights, including BIPOC, queer, trans, and gender-diverse communities. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Discrimination, harassment, hate speech, or behavior that makes others feel unsafe or unwelcome will not be tolerated. This includes racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any form of prejudice, intimidation, or harassment.

By attending a course or entering the studio, guests agree to contribute to a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone may feel comfortable creating, learning, and expressing themselves.

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