Clay

Children: Clay

Ages 9-12 / Children

Kids Clay Wheel (ages 9 – 12)

Whether experiencing the potter’s wheel for the first time or having come to the class with prior experience, there is ample time to practice and explore throwing in this six-week class. Form and surface treatment allow for exploration in individual creativity, while the fundamentals of throwing fill out the rest of this hands-on class. Once fired […]

Date:May 15th, 2026  -  June 19th, 2026

Time:1:30 pm

Fee:$165.00

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Children: Clay

Ages 6-9 / Children

Kids Clay Handbuilding (ages 6 – 9)

Play with clay in a most creative way! Students learn basic handbuilding techniques such as pinch pot, coil, and slab construction. Everyone is encouraged to express their creativity in clay while shaping both functional and decorative artworks under the helpful guidance of Casa’s experienced instructor. Pieces are coloured with ceramic glaze and are available for […]

Date:May 15th, 2026  -  June 19th, 2026

Time:3:45 pm

Fee:$165.00

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Youth: Clay

Ages 12-17 / Youth

Youth Clay Club (ages 12 – 17)

From raw clay to functional pots, this studio practice is for novice and seasoned teens alike. Students will learn how to prepare clay for the wheel, centre, and pull clay into various ceramic forms. Trimming, glazing, and surface design will be covered with improving technique as the primary focus. Students learn basic handbuilding techniques such […]

Date:May 15th, 2026  -  June 19th, 2026

Time:6:00 pm

Fee:$175.00

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Adult: Clay

16 and up / Adult

Clay Handbuilding and Sculpture

Gain a solid foundation in ceramics through the fundamental methods of handbuilding: coil, pinch pot, slab construction, and slip-and-score. Use traditional and non-traditional tools while exploring functional and decorative wares. Form a variety of clay creations and personalize your pieces with beautiful surface designs using carving, scgraffito, underglaze and glazes. Materials provided.

Date:May 4th, 2026  -  June 22nd, 2026

Time:6:00 pm

Fee:$220.00

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Adult: Clay

16 and up / Adult

Raku Sculpture and Firing

Raku is a Japanese pottery technique that produces stunning, unpredictable glaze. Be part of the exciting kiln firing process! Build a series of functional and sculptural wares using raku clay, apply decorative glaze, and fire them in our outdoor kiln with the supervision and support of our clay technicians. Students will build their wares in the […]

Date:May 24th, 2026  -  July 11th, 2026

Time:2:00 pm

Fee:$220.00

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Adult: Clay

16 and up / Adult

AP – Botanical Garden: Ceramic Sculpture – Section 1: Structural Strength

Explore ceramic sculpture through the theme of a garden, focusing on structural strength and delicate organic forms. Translate flowers, leaves, stones, tree trunks, and bark textures into clay using handbuilding techniques. Gain foundational sculptural skills that support a wide range of ceramic practice. Day 1 – Structural Strength: Focus on building stable sculptural structures. Creating […]

Date:June 27th, 2026  -  June 27th, 2026

Time:12:00 pm

Fee:$200.00

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Turquoise blue guide of the Casa Winter Program Guide with a winter landscape and two penguins.

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.