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Kids, Youth and Teen Programs

At the Kawartha Potters Guild, our classes and workshops for kids, youth, and teens are all about sparking creativity, building confidence, and getting hands dirty in the best way possible. Young artists of all skill levels are welcomed into a warm, supportive environment where they can explore the magic of clay—shaping, sculpting, and glazing their own unique pieces. Whether they’re hand-building whimsical creatures or learning the potter’s wheel, these sessions are about more than just pottery—they’re a chance to express themselves, make new friends, and discover the joy of creating something from scratch. It’s imaginative, enriching, and a whole lot of fun.

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Flex Clay – Summer 2025

Kawartha Potters' Guild, Kingswood Centre 993 Talwood Drive, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Our popular flex clay session is back and expanded.  This year the classes begin in June and run through the end of August, and we are running on TWO evenings ... Read more

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Throwing Large Boot Camp

Kawartha Potters' Guild, Kingswood Centre 993 Talwood Drive, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Practice throwing larger vessels—this class is all about technique and process, not keeping pieces. Must be able to center 1kg of clay. Register via e-transfer: 

Pattern Planning Workshop

Kawartha Potters' Guild, Kingswood Centre 993 Talwood Drive, Peterborough, ON, Canada

Explore repeated patterns like mandalas and geometric forms using sgraffito. No prior experience needed. Bring a medium leatherhard piece if you wish. Register via e-transfer: 

Pottery Earrings Workshop 2 Part Session

Session 1: Join Sue Flanagan of Sues Flanagan Creates for a 3 hour workshop on making four pairs of earrings:           Pair 1 – underglaze transfers           Pair 2 – ... Read more

Clay & Crafts Summer Day Camp 2025

Our popular summer camp for kids ages 7-12 returns this summer and registration is open now!  Sign up soon to get your chosen week (s), as they fill up quickly. Details are available at the links below. Cost is $305.00/child (please note we have held this price from last year).  You will receive a full registration form from our Administrator after you have paid.  Your registration is not considered complete until we receive the returned form to our offices either in hardcopy or via email.  The following weeks are available:

Parent's reviewing the week's work with our counselors
Parents reviewing the week’s work with counselors

Teen Camp

We will again be offering our wheel camp for teens aged 12-17.  This camp runs the short week in August only, from 9 – 1:30 daily.  It is intended to be an intensive creative experience working on the wheel and works to  bring out the creative voice in every participant.  Cost is $305.00/child. 

Please note that the City of Peterborough offers a Recreation Fee Subsidy Program for camps for dependent children.  Should you require assistance covering the registration fees for any camp and live in the City of Peterborough, you could be eligible.  Please visit the City page for more information.

Policies

The Guild is mask friendly, and we encourage any camper who wishes to wear a mask in close quarters, to do so.  If a camper is sick, please call the Guild and keep them at home.

Designated space: The camp area is clearly delineated for use by campers and camp staff only. Campers will bring own water/lunch (n.b., no refrigeration available)/sunscreen/hat/ blanket (for outdoors). Lunch and snacks will be at each individual’s table or out at the park.

    • Outside green space for fresh air and minimal contact activities
    • Regular cleaning procedures according to Peterborough Public Health guidelines
  • Ratio of staff to campers is 1 to 4, with a maximum of 8 campers and a minimum of 2 staff.
  • PPE are part of the KPG emergency first aid kit should they be required.
  • Check in and pick up procedure will be outlined prior to camp start date.

Contact KPG Administrator to make an appointment to see our wonderful, safe space and discuss our high quality program.

Refund Policy:

No refund will be given if notice of withdrawal is not received at least 10 days in advance of the start date. All refunds are subject to an administration fee of 20%.  Removal from the camp due to illness or lack of compliance with Covid-19 procedures will be made on a pro-rated basis.  

Comments from past sessions

Excellent Camp!  Happy, Happy Camper every afternoon at pick up.

Was the best Camp she’s done.

Thank you for the wonderful week!

Thank you for a fantastic experience.

We will definitely participate again.

Kawartha Potters' Guild