Open Studio
non instructional sessions
Drop in Thursday from 2 – 8pm. Email fabi.chagas@ovoceramic.com before you come.
The drop-in fee includes:
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2.5 hours use of equipment (including pottery wheels, slab roller, wedging tables, extruder, and tools)
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Cone 6 Plainsman M-340 (white) clay available for purchase
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Glazes and kiln rent are available
Price per visit $25.00can + tax. Total: $26.75can
Register for the Open Studio below.
Wheel-throwing classes
Our regular programming includes wheel throwing workshops for participants of all skill levels. These workshops last seven weeks and group sizes are limited to three participants.
WHEEL-THROWING INTRo
It is a challenging way to work and requires a lot of practice! Recommended for
teenagers and up, it does require a fair bit of physical strength to centre the clay.
The intro course is held for seven weeks on Mondays, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Max three students per session.
This course will include learning to wedge and centre clay, throw basic shapes and vessels and learning glaze basics.
Below is the schedule for the courses.
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Class I. Basics, wedging, centering, shaping bowls
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Class II. Trimming, surface design
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Class III. Shaping cups and mugs
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Class IV. Handle mugs, trimming
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Class V. Shaping plates, repeat a shape that you like
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Class VI. Trimming, glazing
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Class VII. Glazing
The fee for 7 weeks is $355.00 + tax. Total: $ 380.15can
That includes: clay, professional instructions, tools, two firings and glazes.
Register for the next workshop below.
WHEEL-THROWING INTERMEDIATE
Feel like you’ve gotten comfortable centering clay? Comfortable throwing cylinders and bowls? This workshop will hone your skills in centering, get you more height out of each pull, and teach you how to manipulate thrown clay through collaring or stretching. You will be pushed to throw larger forms and learn techniques for throwing plates, lids, and more.
The intermediate course is held for seven weeks on Wednesdays, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Max three students per session.
This course will include learning to wedge and centre clay, throw basic shapes and vessels and learning glaze basics.
Below is the schedule for the courses.
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Class I. Basics, wedging, centering, shaping bowls
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Class II. Trimming, surface design
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Class III. Shaping vases and pilchers
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Class IV. Handle pilchers, trimming
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Class V. Container with lid, repeat a shape that you like
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Class VI. Triming, glazing
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Class VII. Glazing
The fee for 7 weeks is $355.00 + tax. Total: $ 380.15can
That includes: clay, professional instructions, tools, two firings and glazes.
Register for the next workshop below.
Register for the next workshops
More infoNon instructional sessions. Drop in Thursday from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Thu
2 hr 30 min
26.75 Canadian dollars- More info
Non instructional sessions. Drop in Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Thu
2 hr 30 min
26.75 Canadian dollars - More info
Non instructional sessions. Drop in Friday from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Fri
2 hr 30 min
26.75 Canadian dollars 
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Join this creative and supportive atmosphere as you learn
these fun new skills.
Common questions
What should I bring?
Bring an apron. Also, if you have any trimming tools you may bring those to class. If you do not have your own tools, you may borrow some from our studio.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing that you won’t mind getting clay on. Most clays do not stain and can wash out, however if your class is working with iron-rich clays then staining may occur. We recommend long hair be tied back and jewelry be removed before class begins.
How does the glazing and firing of my work, work?
Glazing and firing of your work is included in the class fee.
Cancellations
Classes cancelled within 72h of start date are subject to refunds only if a replacement is found for your signup. Classes cancelled anytime prior to 72h from start date are subject to a 5% cancellation fee. Classes are subject to cancellations by Workshop in the case of low enrolment.