We are pleased to be offering a wide range of classes. Check out our Class Calendar, below. Clicking any event title with a cart icon () will open an event page where you can register and pay. Or you can visit us at 993 Talwood during our Pottery Shop opening hours and pay in person.
Class Protocols and Payments
If you have questions regarding our classes please contact our Administrator, Donna. We do also offer private class and team building opportunities. Please check this page for details.
Please note that classes scheduled on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays may be interrupted by holidays. This is taken into account in the listed start and end dates of these particular classes.
Online we accept PayPal which allows you to pay with Visa and MasterCard without the need for a PayPal account – and you can pay with cash, cheque, debit or credit card in person, or via e-transfer by contacting Donna (link above).
Members please note that you can only receive your membership discount on classes by registering directly with Donna (link above) or by paying in the shop with cash or debit.
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6 Week Beg/Int – Mon Morn – Dan – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int – Mon Morn – Dan – Sept/Oct
This class is suitable for those who wish to improve their skills as well as those who have never worked on the wheel before. It runs every Monday, starting September ... Read more
$367.25
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6 Week Beg/Int – Mon Aft – Priya – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int – Mon Aft – Priya – Sept/Oct
This class is suitable for those who wish to improve their skills as well as those who have never worked on the wheel before. It runs every Monday, starting September ... Read more
$367.25
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6 Week Hand Building – Mon Eve – Jaz – Sept/Oct
6 Week Hand Building – Mon Eve – Jaz – Sept/Oct
This 6 week session focuses on hand building, which is an excellent introduction to working with clay and can allow for many different forms of expression than wheel throwing. This ... Read more
$367.25
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Int/Adv – Tues Aft – Karina – Sept/Oct
Int/Adv – Tues Aft – Karina – Sept/Oct
This 6 week class is suited for intermediate and advanced potters and those looking to hone their skills. Runs every Tuesday beginning September 12 - October 17, 2023, from 12:00 ... Read more
$367.25
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Kawartha Potter Kids (Ages 7-13) with Priya – Sept/Oct
Kawartha Potter Kids (Ages 7-13) with Priya – Sept/Oct
This 6 week after school class introduces young people to working with clay, using hand building techniques such as pinched, coiled and rolled. Projects will vary according to students' interests, ... Read more
$255.00
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6 Week – Int/Adv – Tues Eve – Karina – Sept/Oct
6 Week – Int/Adv – Tues Eve – Karina – Sept/Oct
This 6 week class is suited for intermediate and advanced potters and those looking to hone their skills. Runs every Tuesday beginning September 12 - October 17, 2023, from 6:00 ... Read more
$367.25
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Hand Building – Wed Morn – Ann – Sept/Oct
Hand Building – Wed Morn – Ann – Sept/Oct
This 6 week session focuses on hand building, which is an excellent introduction to working with clay and can allow for many different forms of expression than wheel throwing. This ... Read more
$367.25
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6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Aft – June – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Aft – June – Sept/Oct
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Wednesday beginning September 13 - October 18, 2023, from 12:00 - 2:30 pm. ... Read more
$367.25
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6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Eve – June – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Eve – June – Sept/Oct
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Wednesday beginning September 13 - October 18, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. ... Read more
$367.25
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6 Week Intermediate – Thurs Aft – Emily – Sept/Oct
6 Week Intermediate – Thurs Aft – Emily – Sept/Oct
This class is suitable for those who wish to improve their skills, have taken at least one previous session and are able to center clay comfortably on their own. Focus ... Read more
$367.25
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6 Week Beg/Int -Thurs Eve – Carolyn – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int -Thurs Eve – Carolyn – Sept/Oct
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Thursday beginning September 14 - October 19, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. ... Read more
$367.25
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4 Week Advanced – Fri Morn/Aft – Tim – Sept/Oct
4 Week Advanced – Fri Morn/Aft – Tim – Sept/Oct
This 4 week class is suited for advanced potters looking to further their skills. Students should be able to centre and throw at least 1 kilo of clay on their ... Read more
$367.25
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6 Week Beg/Int – Friday Eve – Jaz – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int – Friday Eve – Jaz – Sept/Oct
This class is suitable for those who wish to improve their skills as well as those who have never worked on the wheel before. It runs every Friday, starting September ... Read more
$367.25
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6 Week Beginner Wheel – Sat Aft – Jacquie – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beginner Wheel – Sat Aft – Jacquie – Sept/Oct
This class is suitable for those who have never worked on the wheel before. It runs every Saturday, starting September 16 - October 21, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:30 pm. ... Read more
$367.25
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6 Week Beg/Int – Mon Morn – Dan – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int – Mon Morn – Dan – Sept/Oct
This class is suitable for those who wish to improve their skills as well as those who have never worked on the wheel before. It runs every Monday, starting September ... Read more
6 Week Beg/Int – Mon Aft – Priya – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int – Mon Aft – Priya – Sept/Oct
This class is suitable for those who wish to improve their skills as well as those who have never worked on the wheel before. It runs every Monday, starting September ... Read more
6 Week Hand Building – Mon Eve – Jaz – Sept/Oct
6 Week Hand Building – Mon Eve – Jaz – Sept/Oct
This 6 week session focuses on hand building, which is an excellent introduction to working with clay and can allow for many different forms of expression than wheel throwing. This ... Read more
3 events,
Int/Adv – Tues Aft – Karina – Sept/Oct
Int/Adv – Tues Aft – Karina – Sept/Oct
This 6 week class is suited for intermediate and advanced potters and those looking to hone their skills. Runs every Tuesday beginning September 12 - October 17, 2023, from 12:00 ... Read more
Kawartha Potter Kids (Ages 7-13) with Priya – Sept/Oct
Kawartha Potter Kids (Ages 7-13) with Priya – Sept/Oct
This 6 week after school class introduces young people to working with clay, using hand building techniques such as pinched, coiled and rolled. Projects will vary according to students' interests, ... Read more
6 Week – Int/Adv – Tues Eve – Karina – Sept/Oct
6 Week – Int/Adv – Tues Eve – Karina – Sept/Oct
This 6 week class is suited for intermediate and advanced potters and those looking to hone their skills. Runs every Tuesday beginning September 12 - October 17, 2023, from 6:00 ... Read more
3 events,
Hand Building – Wed Morn – Ann – Sept/Oct
Hand Building – Wed Morn – Ann – Sept/Oct
This 6 week session focuses on hand building, which is an excellent introduction to working with clay and can allow for many different forms of expression than wheel throwing. This ... Read more
6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Aft – June – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Aft – June – Sept/Oct
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Wednesday beginning September 13 - October 18, 2023, from 12:00 - 2:30 pm. ... Read more
6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Eve – June – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Eve – June – Sept/Oct
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Wednesday beginning September 13 - October 18, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. ... Read more
2 events,
6 Week Intermediate – Thurs Aft – Emily – Sept/Oct
6 Week Intermediate – Thurs Aft – Emily – Sept/Oct
This class is suitable for those who wish to improve their skills, have taken at least one previous session and are able to center clay comfortably on their own. Focus ... Read more
6 Week Beg/Int -Thurs Eve – Carolyn – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int -Thurs Eve – Carolyn – Sept/Oct
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Thursday beginning September 14 - October 19, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. ... Read more
2 events,
4 Week Advanced – Fri Morn/Aft – Tim – Sept/Oct
4 Week Advanced – Fri Morn/Aft – Tim – Sept/Oct
This 4 week class is suited for advanced potters looking to further their skills. Students should be able to centre and throw at least 1 kilo of clay on their ... Read more
6 Week Beg/Int – Friday Eve – Jaz – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beg/Int – Friday Eve – Jaz – Sept/Oct
This class is suitable for those who wish to improve their skills as well as those who have never worked on the wheel before. It runs every Friday, starting September ... Read more
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6 Week Beginner Wheel – Sat Aft – Jacquie – Sept/Oct
6 Week Beginner Wheel – Sat Aft – Jacquie – Sept/Oct
This class is suitable for those who have never worked on the wheel before. It runs every Saturday, starting September 16 - October 21, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:30 pm. ... Read more
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List of Classes
Fall 2023 Session
You are no longer required to wear a mask within the Guild. However, we remain mask friendly and ask that you wear a mask when working within 6 feet of another person.
Members please note that you can again register for class with a 10% discount off a full 6 week class. To do so, please contact our Administrator (link above) to enquire about paying by etransfer.
Beginner Wheel
Ideal for those who have never worked on the wheel before. Our 6 week sessions give you enough time to learn the basics of working on the wheel, trimming and glazing. All prices include materials and firing.
- Saturday afternoons – 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. (Jacqueline)
Beginner/Intermediate Wheel
For beginners and those looking for more practice. Our 6 week sessions give you enough time to learn the basics of working on the wheel, trimming and glazing or to concentrate on improving your skills. All prices include materials and firing.
- Monday mornings – 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Dan Ferguson) FULL
- Monday afternoons – 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Priya Harding)
- Monday evenings – 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (Dan Ferguson) FULL
- Wednesday afternoons – 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. (June Goodwin)
- Wednesday evenings – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (June Goodwin) FULL
- Thursday evenings – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Carolyn Cisco) FULL
- Friday evenings – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Jaz Raine)
Intermediate Wheel
Prerequisite: For those who have taken at least two beginner session or equivalent and can centre clay confidently on their own and throw a cylinder. This class is intended for those wishing to move into larger and more complex forms. You will explore different forms and improve your finishing skills. All prices include materials and firing.
- Thursday afternoons – 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. (Emily Gateman-Vail) FULL
Intermediate/Advanced Wheel
Prerequisite: For those who have taken at least two beginner session or equivalent, can centre 1 kilo (2 lbs) of clay confidently, and throw a good cylinder. These classes are intended for those wishing to further their wheel throwing, design, and finishing skills. You will explore complex/composite forms, different surface decoration techniques and how to apply complementary glazes. All prices include 1 bag of clay per student (must be used within current session – non transferable).
- Tuesday afternoons – 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. (Karina Bates)
- Tuesday evenings – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Karina Bates)
Advanced Wheel
Prerequisite: For those who have taken at least two beginner session or equivalent, can centre 1.3 kilos (3 lbs) of clay confidently, and throw a good cylinder. These classes are intended for those wishing to further their wheel throwing, design, and finishing skills. You will explore complex/composite forms, different surface decoration techniques and how to apply complementary glazes. All prices include 1 bag of clay per student (must be used within current session – non transferable).
Please note this session is 4 weeks only and is 4 hours long per class.
- Friday afternoons – 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Tim Laurin)
Hand Building
Hand building is an excellent introduction to working with clay in general, and can allow for many different forms of expression than wheel throwing. Come and discover how through an amazing connection between the brain and hands, how a mass of clay can be taken and an idea be given life. This class is suitable for beginners or those wishing to brush up on new skills.
- Monday evenings – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Jaz Raine) FULL
- Wednesday mornings – 11:00 a.m – 1;30 p.m. (Ann Hobday)
Kawartha Potter Kids (ages 7-13)
This class is for the younger set wanting to learn all about working with clay. Opportunity is provided for exploration into many different hand building techniques during the course of this session and the children also get to learn how to finish and glaze their work. All prices include materials and firing fees.
- Tuesday afternoons – 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. (Priya Harding)
Teen Wheel Throwing (ages 12-17)
All stages of throwing and finishing on the wheel will be explored. All prices include materials and firing fees.
- Not offered this Session
2023 Summer Sessions and Flex Clay
Due to Covid-19, the Guild reserves the right to postpone the beginning of this session of classes in consultation with the Board of Health. Should this occur, and you are registered, you will be informed immediately of this change and we will post information on this page.
You are no longer required to wear a mask within the Guild. However, we remain mask friendly and ask that you wear a mask when working within 6 feet of another person.
Members please note that you can again register for class with a 10% discount off a full 6 week class. To do so, please contact our Administration (below) to enquire about paying by etransfer.
Flex Clay
Our popular flex clay session is back and expanded. This year the classes begin in June and run all through until the end of August, and we are running on TWO evenings! You can book the whole summer or any 3 weeks. Details below.
- Tuesday evenings – 6:00 p.m – 8:30 p.m. (Jaz/Jacqueline) Aug 29 only has available space -please contact Donna to register
- Wednesday evenings – 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Dan/Emily)
Intro to Hand Building Individual Classes
All of our one class sessions are hand building only. These are as great for those who have never tried working with clay before, up to more experienced potters just looking for a casual evening out with friends or afternoon with family members.
Our newly reorganized hand building one off classes are divided into three class types depending on what projects you and your friends may wish to try. Prices have changed from previous years, but we think you’ll agree that you are getting good value for your money (especially if you compare purchasing similar finished products from our store). These classes are now 2 hours long and your work will be professional finished at no extra cost.
We are currently working on a new set of one off classes. Please stay tuned.
Bursaries
We have a bursary application!
“To encourage and develop an interest in ceramic arts in those who may not have the resources to participate in our programs.”
So anyone who is interested in our programs, may apply for a bursary. Of course, not everyone will qualify and we have limited funds to distribute. To apply, you can download the application form.
Established in 2016, the Kawartha Potters Guild Bursary encourages students to develop an appreciation for the ceramic arts. The Kawartha Potters Guild is committed to making quality ceramic arts education accessible to all; regardless of age, culture, gender, ability, or financial circumstances.
If you qualify as a low or middle income family (based on CRA standards), you may be eligible for full or partial bursaries.
Policies & Forms
Refund Policy: No refund will be given for a course, class, program or workshop if notice of withdrawal is not received at least 10 days in advance of commencement. All refunds are subject to an administration fee of 20%. Any refund can be transferred to another class or towards the purchase of items in the Gallery.
Paypal: A $20 fee will be charged for any charge backs on PayPal due to customer’s error.
Prepayment with Registration is required for all classes and workshops. If cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or for other unforeseen circumstances, the registered participant’s payment will be returned. Participants may choose to transfer their payment to another class or items in the Gallery.
Class Evaluation Forms: Instructors will hand out these Evaluation forms during the course session. It is very helpful for us if you fill them in and hand them in to the front desk or to the instructor at the end of the class or session (if you are taking a course of lessons). This helps us improve our teaching and the content of the courses.
A Note to Members
If possible, members are asked to pay in person with cash or cheque in order to reduce administrative fees. The membership discount cannot be applied when registering via the website.
To avoid disappointment, we ask that you register early for a class to guarantee your spot. Please note that no reservation is secured unless accompanied by a payment. This is to ensure fairness in class availability as all of our classes are becoming very popular and are filling up quickly. Payment can be made in person or online.
We are a non-profit organization. All fees from classes, workshops, and pottery sales are used for the operation of the guild and we strive to keep the costs as low as possible.