Fri, 6:30 PM, 2h30m

Fridays

Varies

WHEELNIGHT

Have you wanted to try making pottery on the wheel? Here is your opportunity to enjoy one evening discovering the art of throwing clay during this 2.5 hour workshop. After the workshop our technicians will trim and fire your pieces and they will be ready for you to pick up in 2 weeks. Come and relax while experiencing the joy of clay. This workshop is open to clients 14 years and older. All materials included. $99 +HST each.

Price:

$99.00

Tue, 7:00 PM, 2h30m

Nov-02 to Dec-07

Steffi Acevedo

INTROCERAMICS.105

This 6 week class is the perfect introduction to ceramics; students will learn the basics of working with clay through handbuilding. The class will teach you about clay, studio safety, and a variety of handbuilding and surface decoration techniques establishing a strong foundation with the material. We recommend this class to anyone looking to get started making pottery, it is a great first class in your ceramic education.

Price:

$315.00

Wed, 10:00 AM, 2h30m

Nov-03 to Dec-08

Kaitlyn Brennan

HANDBUILD.104

In this 6 week handbuilding class, the student will learn several handbuilding and surface decorating techniques to create a variety of vessels for desserts including a cake stand, pie plate, treat box. One bag of clay included. Ages 16 to Adult. Please bring an apron to protect your clothes.

Price:

$315.00

Wed, 7:00 PM, 2h30m

Nov-03 to Dec-08

James Thorne

WHEEL1.108

Level 1: This course is an introductory wheel course. Class duration 2.5 hours for 6 consecutive weeks. The student will cover the basic techniques for the beginner. You will first learn the art of centering the clay which will allow you make different pot shapes. Trimming a foot onto a pot and surface decoration is covered. Recycled clay is included. No prerequisite is required. Ages 16 to adult

Price:

$315.00

Thu, 10:00 AM, 2h30m

Nov-04 to Dec 16

Vanessa Villarreal

HANDBUILD.106

NO CLASS NOVEMBER 11 - In this 6 week class the student will learn the basics of handbuilding for both functional and decorative ceramics. The class will experiment with different decorating styles using patterns, embellishments, and underglaze colors and slips to enhance the work. There will be a deeper tutorial in glazing and decorating techniques to enhance patterns and textures on the students work. One bag of clay included. No prerequisite. Ages 16 to Adult. Please bring an apron to protect your clothes.

Price:

$315.00

Fri, 9:30 AM, 2h30m

Nov-05 to Dec-10

Linda Taylor

WHEEL105.104

Level 1.5: This course is aimed at students who have completed Level 1 and are able to consistently center and throw a cylinder as high as it is wide. This more advanced class will push students to make more technically difficult forms including lidded vessels, bowls and closed in forms. One bag of clay included. Prerequisite: Ability to center and pull walls up consistently, if unsure please contact the school to discuss which class is best suited to you. Ages 16 to adult.

Price:

$315.00

Sat, 1:30 PM, 2h

Nov-06 to Dec-11

James Thorne

TEENADULT105.102

This course is aimed at teens and adults who have completed Level 1 and wish to advance, but still require more guidance from the instructor for the full 2 hour class. The class will progress towards more advanced forms including lidded forms, bowls, sets, and closed-in forms. Prerequisite: Be able to consistently centre and throw a cylinder as high as it is wide. Ages:12 to adult. Please bring an apron or an old towel to protect your clothes.

Price:

$275.00

Sat, 2:00 PM, 2h

Nov-06 to Dec-11

Emma Gauthier

TEENADULTHAND.102

This program is especially fun for a teenager or an adult to experience the challenge and joy of handbuilding. Materials included. No prerequisite is required. Ages:12 to adult. Please bring an apron or an old towel to protect your clothes

Price:

$275.00

Sun, 12:30 PM, 1h30m

Nov-07 to Dec-12

Victoria Rodgers

PARENTME.102

A wonderful way to share some special time in this activity with your child or grandchild. Each participant will create an individual clay project while learning about handbuilding pottery techniques such as: pinch pots, slab or coil building, extrusions, and slump molds. Adults will make their own project. Cost is and includes materials. 6 years to adult

Price:

$170.00

Mon, 7:00 PM, 2h30m

Nov-01 to Dec-06

Steffi Acevedo

INTROCERAMICS.104

This 6 week class is the perfect introduction to ceramics; students will learn the basics of working with clay through handbuilding. The class will teach you about clay, studio safety, and a variety of handbuilding and surface decoration techniques establishing a strong foundation with the material. We recommend this class to anyone looking to get started making pottery, it is a great first class in your ceramic education.

Price:

$315.00

Tue, 6:30 PM, 2h30m

Nov-02 to Dec-07

Linda Taylor

WHEEL105.103

Level 1.5: This course is aimed at students who have completed Level 1 and are able to consistently center and throw a cylinder as high as it is wide. This more advanced class will push students to make more technically difficult forms including lidded vessels, bowls and closed in forms. One bag of clay included. Prerequisite: Ability to center and pull walls up consistently, if unsure please contact the school to discuss which class is best suited to you. Ages 16 to adult.

Price:

$315.00

Wed, 10:00 AM, 2h30m

Nov-03 to Dec-08

Shaina Lipsey

WHEEL2.102

This course is for students who have completed two to three courses on the wheel and who can consistently throw a cylinder, evenly, as high as it is wide with 2-2.5 lbs of clay. Emphasis will be placed on improving throwing skills, finishing details and exploring surface decoration. One bag of clay included. Prerequisite Level 1.5. Ages 16 to Adult Please bring an apron or an old towel to protect your clothes.

Price:

$315.00

Thu, 4:30 PM, 1h30m

Nov-04 to Dec 16

Emma Gauthier

HANDCHILD.105

A very exciting and enjoyable program for children learning basic handbuilding techniques. Students are encouraged to express their own creativity with each piece. Returning students are given more challenging projects and materials included. Only 6 to a class, ages 7-13 years

Price:

$190.00

Thu, 1:30 PM, 2h30m

Nov-04 to Dec 16

James Thorne

WHEEL1.109

Level1: NO CLASS NOVEMBER 11 - This course is an introductory wheel course. Class duration 2.5 hours for 6 consecutive weeks. The student will cover the basic techniques for the beginner. You will first learn the art of centering the clay which will allow you make different pot shapes. Trimming a foot onto a pot and surface decoration is covered. Recycled clay included. No prerequisite is required. Ages 16 to adult.

Price:

$315.00

Fri, 10:00 AM, 2h30m

Nov-05 to Dec-10

Karen Kurtzrock

WHEEL1P.104

Level 1+: This course is aimed at students who have taken level 1 wheel and have a basic understanding of wheel throwing but want to focus on improving their ability to center and throw consistently. Class duration 2.5 hours for 6 consecutive weeks. The class will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing from centering to pulling walls to trimming. Recycled clay included. Prerequisite: Level 1 wheel. Ages:16 to adult

Price:

$315.00

Sat, 10:00 AM, 2h

Nov-06 to Dec-11

James Thorne

TEENADULT.104

This program is especially fun for a teenager or an adult to experience the challenge and joy of the pottery wheel. The basic Level 1 program is covered with a more indepth program for the returning student. Some materials included. No prerequisite is required. Ages:12 to adult. Please bring an apron or an old towel to protect your clothes.

Price:

$275.00

Sun, 3:30 PM, 1h30m

Nov-07 to Dec-12

Victoria Rodgers

HANDCHILD.104

A very exciting and enjoyable program for children learning basic handbuilding techniques. Students are encouraged to express their own creativity with each piece. Returning students are given more challenging projects and materials included. Only 6 to a class, ages 7-13 years

Price:

$190.00

Sun, 10:00 AM, 2h

Nov-07 to Dec-12

TBD

TEENADULT.105

This program is especially fun for a teenager or an adult to experience the challenge and joy of the pottery wheel. The basic Level 1 program is covered with a more indepth program for the returning student. Some materials included. No prerequisite is required. Ages:12 to adult. Please bring an apron or an old towel to protect your clothes.

Price:

$275.00

Mon, 6:30 PM, 2h30m

Nov-01 to Dec-06

Andree Pilon-McCullough

WHEEL1.106

Level 1: This course is an introductory wheel course. Class duration 2.5 hours for 6 consecutive weeks. The student will cover the basic techniques for the beginner. You will first learn the art of centering the clay which will allow you make different pot shapes. Trimming a foot onto a pot and surface decoration is covered. Recycled clay is included. No prerequisite is required. Ages 16 to adult

Price:

$315.00

Wed, 1:30 PM, 2h30m

Nov-03 to Dec-08

Kaitlyn Brennan

HANDBUILD. 108

In this 6 week handbuilding class, the student will learn several handbuilding and surface decorating techniques. One bag of clay included. Ages 16 to Adult. Please bring an apron to protect your clothes.

Price:

$315.00

Wed, 2:00 PM, 3h

Nov-03 to Dec-08

James Thorne

STUDIO.102

This 6 week class is intended for experienced artists that are looking for an opportunity to explore their own ideas and projects on the wheel. This class will be student driven with no set curriculum, but an instructor will be present for supervision. Students must have taken at least one class previously at GPS and they must be able to center and throw unassisted. This class is 3 hours instead of the normal 2.5. Class will take place in studio 2, and following our Covid policies, students must stay in studio 2 for the duration of class. Clay is not included - but must have been purchased from GPS. Each student will be given a $50 glaze firing credit that must be used during the 6-week session, if needed student can pay for additional firings.

Price:

$225.00

Thu, 6:30 PM, 2h30m

Nov-04 to Dec 16

James Thorne

WHEEL1.110

Level 1: This course is an introductory wheel course. Class duration 2.5 hours for 6 consecutive weeks. The student will cover the basic techniques for the beginner. You will first learn the art of centering the clay which will allow you make different pot shapes. Trimming a foot onto a pot and surface decoration is covered. Recycled clay is included. No prerequisite is required. Ages 16 to adult

Price:

$315.00

Thu, 6:30 PM, 2h30m

Nov-04 to Dec 16

Karen Kurtzrock

WHEEL1P.103

Level 1+: NO CLASS NOVEMBER 11 - This course is aimed at students who have taken level 1 wheel and have a basic understanding of wheel throwing but want to focus on improving their ability to center and throw consistently. Class duration 2.5 hours for 6 consecutive weeks. The class will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing from centering to pulling walls to trimming. Recycled clay included. Prerequisite: Level 1 wheel. Ages:16 to adult

Price:

$315.00

Tues, 1:00PM, 2h30m

Nov-05 to Dec-10

Evelyn Leon

THROWALTER.101

This six week class is perfect for students that are looking to push their wheel thrown pieces beyond simple forms and also push themselves creatively. Students will start by creating pieces on the wheel and then over the course of six weeks will manipulate the form and combine with handbuilt elements. The class will include learning to design and plan ahead, surface decorating techniques such as Mishima and inlays, and playing with sculptural elements to enhance students' designs and ideas.

Price:

$315.00

Sat, 10:30 AM, 1h30m

Nov-06 to Dec-11

Vanessa Padilla

HANDCHILD.103

A very exciting and enjoyable program for children learning basic handbuilding techniques. Students are encouraged to express their own creativity with each piece. Returning students are given more challenging projects and materials included. Only 6 to a class, ages 7-13 years

Price:

$190.00

Sun, 1:30 PM, 2h

Nov-07 to Dec-12

TBD

TEENADULT.106

This program is especially fun for a teenager or an adult to experience the challenge and joy of the pottery wheel. The basic Level 1 program is covered with a more indepth program for the returning student. Some materials included. No prerequisite is required. Ages:12 to adult. Please bring an apron or an old towel to protect your clothes.

Price:

$275.00

Varies

Varies

Chantale McGrath

GLAZING.101

An opportunity for kiln clients to come and glaze their bisqueware. The usual glaze firing fees will apply. Limit of 4 members at a time during each 1.5 hour block. All surfaces touched must be disinfected at the end of each session.

Price:

$25.00