Love, like a ceramic mug, is surprisingly hearty, takes some elbow grease to get just right, and is best when filled with warmth. Come learn how to make mugs with your sweetheart – romantic or platonic – in this one-night workshop: shaping, glazing, and kiln-firing included! Materials provided. Mugs will be available for pick-up three […]
Date:October 5th, 2024 - October 5th, 2024
Time:6:00 pm
Fee:$40.00
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Learn a range of decorative techniques to enhance your ceramics practice in this one-day workshop. Understand how to safely use the glaze room to finish bisque wares with proper dip glazing and brush application. Get creative with surface designs using underglaze, wax resist, stencils, sgraffito, carving, embossing, slip trailing, slip colourants, Mishima, rice paper underglaze […]
Date:October 15th, 2024 - October 15th, 2024
Time:6:00 pm
Fee:$40.00
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Join our hands-on clay workshop where you’ll learn the art of wedging, reclaiming, and managing clay. Explore essential techniques for preparing your clay and best practices for ensuring your projects are well constructed and sturdy before firing, including how to slow dry them in the damp room. Acquire the skills needed to become a successful […]
Date:October 16th, 2024 - October 16th, 2024
Time:6:00 pm
Fee:$40.00
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This workshop will explore a variety of ways to problem solve common struggles when it comes to trimming leather hard clay. Participants will explore ways to creatively fix wobbly or finicky pieces, find resourceful and unorthodox alternatives to wheel trimming, and how to embrace any “happy little accidents” along the way. Participants are encouraged to […]
Date:October 17th, 2024 - October 17th, 2024
Time:6:00 pm
Fee:$40.00
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Gain a solid foundation in ceramics with the three fundamental methods of handbuilding: coil, pinch pot, and slab construction. Use traditional and non-traditional tools while exploring both functional and decorative wares. Form a variety of clay creations, working from substructure all the way through to surface design using underglazes and glazes. Materials provided
Date:October 21st, 2024 - December 9th, 2024
Time:6:00 pm
Fee:$220.00
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This workshop will explore tips, tricks, and techniques for wheel throwing and assembling the perfect mug for your favourite hot beverage. The first day will focus on throwing shapely vessels with an emphasis on mug functionality. On day two, students will trim their pieces from the previous day and learn a variety of different ways […]
Date:October 26th, 2024 - October 27th, 2024
Time:1:00 pm
Fee:$95.00
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The Casa Program Guide is produced three times a year; Winter, Spring/Summer and Fall. Inside the guide find listings for the upcoming class and workshop schedule, upcoming exhibitions at The Gallery, information about artists in residence and seasonal events in the building. Program guides are free. Pick-up guides at Casa or at facilities throughout the city.