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
All students and visitors to the guild must wear a mask at all times within our building.
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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Elevate Your Creativity! – Mon Morn – Janine – April/May
Elevate Your Creativity! – Mon Morn – Janine – April/May
Do you want to elevate your creativity? Everyone has a story and clay is a natural medium for bringing that story to the surface. Working from the basic, foundational understanding ... Read more
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$402.35
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Beg/Int – Mon Morn – Dan – Feb – April
Beg/Int – Mon Morn – Dan – Feb – April
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 April ... Read more
Get Tickets
$339.00
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Beg/Int – Mon Aft – Priya/Jaz – April/May
Beg/Int – Mon Aft – Priya/Jaz – April/May
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 April ... Read more
Get Tickets
$339.00
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Int/Adv – Tues Aft – Karina – April/May
Int/Adv – Tues Aft – Karina – April/May
This 6 week class is suited for intermediate and advanced potters and those looking to hone their skills. Runs every Tuesday beginning April 25, 2023, from 12:00 - 2:30 pm. ... Read more
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$339.00
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Kawartha Potter Kids (Ages 7-13) with Priya/Jaz – April/May
Kawartha Potter Kids (Ages 7-13) with Priya/Jaz – April/May
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
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$205.00
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Int/Adv – Tues Eve – Karina – April/May
Int/Adv – Tues Eve – Karina – April/May
This 6 week class is suited for intermediate and advanced potters and those looking to hone their skills. Runs every Tuesday beginning April 25 - May 30, 2023, from 6:00 ... Read more
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$339.00
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Hand Building – Ann – April/May
Hand Building – Ann – April/May
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
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$339.00
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6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Aft – June – April/May
6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Aft – June – April/May
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Wednesday beginning April 26 - May 31, 2023, from 12:00 - 2:30 pm. ... Read more
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$339.00
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6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Eve – June – April/May
6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Eve – June – April/May
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Wednesday beginning April 26 - May 31, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. ... Read more
Get Tickets
$339.00
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6 Week Tiles and Surface Decoration – Thurs Morn – Janine – April – June
6 Week Tiles and Surface Decoration – Thurs Morn – Janine – April – June
Design and Create your own Custom Hand~Painted Ceramic Tiles Suitable for Kitchen Backsplashes, Fireplace Decoration, Bathroom Accents, and Trivets You will learn: how to make tiles from raw clay how to ... Read more
Get Tickets
$339.00
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6 Week Beg/Int – Thurs Aft – Karina – April – June
6 Week Beg/Int – Thurs Aft – Karina – April – June
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 Thursday, starting April ... Read more
Get Tickets
$339.00
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6 Week Beg/Int -Thurs Eve – Carolyn – April – June
6 Week Beg/Int -Thurs Eve – Carolyn – April – June
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Thursday beginning April 27 - June 1, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. ... Read more
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$339.00
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6 Week Int/Adv – Fri Aft – Tim – April – June
6 Week Int/Adv – Fri Aft – Tim – April – June
This 6 week class is suited for intermediate and advanced potters and those looking to hone their skills. Runs every Friday beginning April 28 - June 2, 2023, from 12:00 ... Read more
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$339.00
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6 Week Beg/Int – Friday Eve – Jaz – Apr – June
6 Week Beg/Int – Friday Eve – Jaz – Apr – June
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 April ... Read more
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$339.00
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6 Week Beg/Int – Sat Aft – Carolyn/TBA – April – June
6 Week Beg/Int – Sat Aft – Carolyn/TBA – April – June
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 Saturday, starting April ... Read more
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$339.00
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Elevate Your Creativity! – Mon Morn – Janine – April/May
Elevate Your Creativity! – Mon Morn – Janine – April/May
Do you want to elevate your creativity? Everyone has a story and clay is a natural medium for bringing that story to the surface. Working from the basic, foundational understanding ... Read more
Beg/Int – Mon Morn – Dan – Feb – April
Beg/Int – Mon Morn – Dan – Feb – April
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 April ... Read more
Beg/Int – Mon Aft – Priya/Jaz – April/May
Beg/Int – Mon Aft – Priya/Jaz – April/May
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 April ... Read more
3 events,
Int/Adv – Tues Aft – Karina – April/May
Int/Adv – Tues Aft – Karina – April/May
This 6 week class is suited for intermediate and advanced potters and those looking to hone their skills. Runs every Tuesday beginning April 25, 2023, from 12:00 - 2:30 pm. ... Read more
Kawartha Potter Kids (Ages 7-13) with Priya/Jaz – April/May
Kawartha Potter Kids (Ages 7-13) with Priya/Jaz – April/May
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
Int/Adv – Tues Eve – Karina – April/May
Int/Adv – Tues Eve – Karina – April/May
This 6 week class is suited for intermediate and advanced potters and those looking to hone their skills. Runs every Tuesday beginning April 25 - May 30, 2023, from 6:00 ... Read more
3 events,
Hand Building – Ann – April/May
Hand Building – Ann – April/May
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 – April/May
6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Aft – June – April/May
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Wednesday beginning April 26 - May 31, 2023, from 12:00 - 2:30 pm. ... Read more
6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Eve – June – April/May
6 Week Beg/Int – Wed Eve – June – April/May
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Wednesday beginning April 26 - May 31, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. ... Read more
3 events,
6 Week Tiles and Surface Decoration – Thurs Morn – Janine – April – June
6 Week Tiles and Surface Decoration – Thurs Morn – Janine – April – June
Design and Create your own Custom Hand~Painted Ceramic Tiles Suitable for Kitchen Backsplashes, Fireplace Decoration, Bathroom Accents, and Trivets You will learn: how to make tiles from raw clay how to ... Read more
6 Week Beg/Int – Thurs Aft – Karina – April – June
6 Week Beg/Int – Thurs Aft – Karina – April – June
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 Thursday, starting April ... Read more
6 Week Beg/Int -Thurs Eve – Carolyn – April – June
6 Week Beg/Int -Thurs Eve – Carolyn – April – June
This 6 week class is ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their skills. Runs every Thursday beginning April 27 - June 1, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. ... Read more
2 events,
6 Week Int/Adv – Fri Aft – Tim – April – June
6 Week Int/Adv – Fri Aft – Tim – April – June
This 6 week class is suited for intermediate and advanced potters and those looking to hone their skills. Runs every Friday beginning April 28 - June 2, 2023, from 12:00 ... Read more
6 Week Beg/Int – Friday Eve – Jaz – Apr – June
6 Week Beg/Int – Friday Eve – Jaz – Apr – June
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 April ... Read more
1 event,
6 Week Beg/Int – Sat Aft – Carolyn/TBA – April – June
6 Week Beg/Int – Sat Aft – Carolyn/TBA – April – June
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 Saturday, starting April ... Read more
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2023 Early Spring Session (Feb – April)
Sessions are 6 weeks long unless otherwise noted. If the start date has already passed, you can pay for a pro-rated number of remaining weeks, but you must do so either in our Pottery Shop or by contacting our Administrator Donna, below.
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.
In keeping with COVID-19 Protocols, anyone entering KPG will be required to wear a full face mask and sanitize hands upon entry.
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.
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. Note: We have added an extra adult class for this session only.
- 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) 1 Space Left
- Wednesday afternoons – 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. (June Goodwin) FULL
- Wednesday evenings – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (June Goodwin) FULL
- Thursday afternoons – 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. (Karina Bates) FULL
- Thursday evenings – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Carolyn Cisco) FULL
- Friday evenings – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Dan Ferguson) 1 Space Left
- Saturday afternoons – 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. (Carolyn/Jazz)
Intermediate Wheel
Prerequisite: For those who have taken at least two beginner session or equivalent and can centre 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) of 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 surface decorating techniques and improve your finishing skills. All prices include materials and firing.
Not offered this session.
Intermediate/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.
- Tuesday afternoons – 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. (Karina Bates) 1 Space Left
- Tuesday evenings – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Karina Bates) FULL
- Friday afternoons – 12:00 – 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.
- Wednesday mornings – 11:00 a.m – 1;30 p.m. (Ann Hobday)
Elevate Your Creativity!
This class explores the ability to tell a story through clay. Using sculpture techniques we will focus on what story you would like to tell and give you the tools and skills to bring that story to life. Creating with clay is different from drawing or painting because you have something you can mould into different three dimensional shapes. As well as being visual, it’s sensual. Clay is a substance you can hold and feel, and that inherently has a character of its own. The forms one can create with clay are endless and only limited by our imagination.
- Monday mornings 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Janine Gwendoline Smith)
Tile and Surface Decoration
This class will introduce you both to the making of functional tiles and the decoration of these pieces
- Thursday mornings – 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Janine Gwendoline Smith)
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. Please note the new day.
- Tuesday afternoons – 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. (Priya Harding)
Teen Wheel Throwing (ages 12-17)
Spaced safely, this wheel class allows for 5 students and one teacher. All stages of throwing and finishing on the wheel will be explored. All prices include materials and firing fees.
- Not offered this Session
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.