Pottery Archives • West End Community Association

Pottery: You?re a Natural, with Plates

K O — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:28:29 +0000

Let nature inspire you to reconnect with your creative side. Create your own food safe organic shaped plate and design. Your instructor will demonstrate easy brushstrokes and texturizing techniques you can use to create your vision. Perfect for beginner potters and creatives who might like to dabble in pottery. First night we?ll learn how to […]

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Pottery: Strawberry Basket & Dish with Sprig Moulds

K O — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:28:28 +0000

It’s berry season and what better way to store and wash your fruit then by making a pottery basket that resembles the classic grocery store paper pulp berry container! We will be using templates to make the berry basket with options of adding a handle and ribbon. If there is time left, we can make […]

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Pottery: The Professional Workshops – Kilns 101

K O — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:28:28 +0000

The Professional Workshops are meant for potters with their own studios, or those seeking to start their own studios. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of kiln operation. We will cover kiln programming and maintenance, loading and unloading of work and proper care of kiln shelves. A great starting point for anyone wanting […]

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Pottery: Underglaze Intensive

K O — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:28:28 +0000

In this multi-part workshop, you will discover the world of underglazes, how to use them, variations and a multitude of techniques. We will cover topics such as taping, sgraffito, mishima, bubble, and screenprinting. We will be hand-building clay tiles to use for practice. As this is a techniques course, tiles will be bisqued but not […]

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Pottery: Pinched Mugs

K O — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:28:27 +0000

In this two night workshop you?ll make a mug from start to finish, no experience necessary! The first night your instructor will demonstrate how to construct a mug using handbuilding methods to create a unique wabi-sabi mug. In the second class you’ll be shown how to glaze and finish your custom mug. A great introduction […]

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Pottery: Plant Pots with Personality

K O — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:28:27 +0000

Have you a funny philiodendron sassy snake plant or obsessed with your orchid? Build your own small plant a new piece of Vancouver real estate with its very own new pot to live in. Together you?ll learn slab building, or coil building techniques to create the plant home of your dreams. Perfect starter home for […]

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Pottery: A Cup Above the Rest

K O — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:28:26 +0000

Workspace looking a little drab? Still keeping your toothbrush in a plastic cup? It?s time for an upgrade! Join us for a fun, one-day workshop where you?ll create a custom ceramic cup tailored to your specific needs. We?ll learn slab-building techniques and build a simple, functional form. Once your blank cup is ready, the sky?s […]

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Pottery: Daily Grind – Garlic Grinder

K O — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:28:26 +0000

Garlic stinking up your favourite cutting board? Create your very own foodsafe and dishwasher safe ceramic garlic or ginger grinder. This is a beginner level workshop using slab built technique and simple tools to create texture. Your instructor will guide you through the process to make your own kitchen tool. First night is building the […]

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Pottery: Make a Handmade Flower Vase in One Night!

K O — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:28:26 +0000

In this one night workshop you?ll make a flower vase from start to finish, no experience necessary! Your instructor will demonstrate how to construct a vase using various techniques such as slab rolling, pinching and extruding. You?ll be able to add your own style to it with texture and colour. A great introduction to pottery, […]

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Pottery Throwing & Handbuilding

K O — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:28:25 +0000

Learn about the world of ceramics through the use of both the wheel and hand-building techniques. Classes will begin with demos focused on functional ware. By the end of the course projects will be self directed, with guidance and support from the instructor. Students will also learn how to glaze as well as paint their […]

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