Classes

The Almonte Potters Guild offers a range of pottery courses and workshops for all skill levels.

Register by phone: 613-256-5556 or by Email
Note: Payment by cheque or cash only.

Introduction to Pottery

This course teaches the novice student the basic techniques of forming clay into hand-built objects and to throw a pot on the wheel.

Topics include: Hand-building (pinch, coil and slab techniques), Wheel throwing, Pottery tools & equipment, Safety, Firing Clay, Decorating / Glazing.

Introduction to Pottery with Saskia Praamsma
Adults – 8 weeks : $235.00 + Clay ($35.00 per bag)

Register by phone: 613-256-5556 or by Email
Note: Payment by cheque or cash only.

Class Schedule

Intermediate / Advanced Hand-Building

This course expands on the hand-building techniques and skills learned in the Introduction to Pottery course.

Intermediate / Advanced Hand-Building with Saskia Praamsma
Adults – 8 weeks : $235.00 + Clay ($35.00 per bag)

Register by phone: 613-256-5556 or by Email
Note: Payment by cheque or cash only.

Class Schedule

Wheel Throwing

Students learn the basics of centering and forming clay into simple shapes on the wheel.  The use of clay slips, glazes and other decorating methods are taught as well. Both Introductory and Intermediate/Advanced courses are offered.

  • Wheel Throwing with Sietze Praamsma
    Adult Afternoon Class – 8 weeks : $235.00 + Clay ($35.00 per bag)
  • Beginner Wheel with Jennifer Drysdale
    Adult Evening Class – 8 weeks : $235.00 + Clay ($35.00 per bag)
  • Intermediate / Advanced Wheel Throwing with Jennifer Drysdale
    Adult Evening Class – 8 weeks : $235.00 + Clay ($35.00 per bag)

Register by phone: 613-256-5556 or by Email
Note: Payment by cheque or cash only.

Class Schedule

Family, Teen and Children’s Classes

Pottery making techniques are taught and creative expression is encouraged in these fun classes.

  • Family / Teens – 8 weeks (1.5 hrs. / wk.) : $150.00 – Clay included
  • Children, Ages 6 to 11 – 8 weeks (1.5 hrs. / wk.) : $150.00 – Clay Included

Register by phone: 613-256-5556 or by Email
Note: Payment by cheque or cash only.

Class Schedule

March Break Drop-In Classes

March 11 to 15, 2019
10am.to 12:30pm.

Children aged 6 to 12 – $30.00 per child or two children for $50.00 – Clay Included

Register by phone: 613-256-5556 or by Email
Note: Payment by cheque or cash only.

Class Schedule