Clay

Adult: Clay

16 and up / Adult

Studio Access: Trimming + Trouble Shooting – Section 1

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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Adult: Clay

16 and up / Adult

Studio Access: Trimming + Trouble Shooting – Section 2

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:December 3rd, 2024  -  December 3rd, 2024

Time:6:00 pm

Fee:$40.00

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Adult: Clay

16 and up / Adult

Studio Access: Glazing + Decorating – Section 2

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:December 12th, 2024  -  December 12th, 2024

Time:6:00 pm

Fee:$40.00

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Adult: Clay

16 and up / Adult

AP – Working Flat: Tile Construction

This class will introduce tile making through slab building with the slab roller, with a focus on surface treatment, mark making, and technical stability. Experiment with shape, size, and surface engagement to challenge traditional decorative tile aesthetics. Learn how to connect your tiles formally and conceptually, while creating beautiful, unique surfaces through carving, sgraffito, and […]

Date:September 21st, 2024  -  October 19th, 2024

Time:2:00 pm

Fee:$200.00

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Adult: Clay

16 and up / Adult

Mug it, Your Way

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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Adult: Clay

16 and up / Adult

AP – Intermediate Clay Wheel: Throwing Big

Throw larger vessels on the pottery wheel! Day one teaches methods of wedging and centering 8 to 15 lbs. of clay. Practice throwing multiple tall cylinders that can be shaped into jugs, vases, and bowls. On day two, participants will learn how to join two or more thrown pieces together. Students need to be able […]

Date:November 2nd, 2024  -  November 3rd, 2024

Time:1:00 pm

Fee:$95.00

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Casa Program Guide

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.