Pottery Archives • West End Community Association https://westendcc.ca/event_listing_category/pottery/ See all that we have to offer at the West End Community Centre, Coal Harbour Community Centre and Barclay Manor Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Pottery: Try Out the Potter’s Wheel! https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-try-out-the-potters-wheel/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:27:38 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-try-out-the-potters-wheel/ Ever wanted to try the pottery wheel but don?t want to commit to a full class? Then this one night workshop is for you! After a short throwing demonstration, you?ll have time to test your skills on the pottery wheel with guidance and encouragement from your friendly pottery instructor. You can keep one piece that […]

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]]> Pottery: Pinched Mugs https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-pinched-mugs/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:27:37 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-pinched-mugs/ 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: Christmas Holiday Ceramic Bells Ornaments https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-christmas-holiday-ceramic-bells-ornaments/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:27:36 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-christmas-holiday-ceramic-bells-ornaments/ Learn how to make three dimensional bells out of clay that actually ring! Decorate your tree with them as ornaments or hang them on doorknobs. We will make a school bell shape with ringer and a closed jingle bell with a trapped ball inside. On our third class we will glaze all the bells we’ve […]

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]]> Pottery: Explorations in Hand Building https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-explorations-in-hand-building/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:27:36 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-explorations-in-hand-building/ Step into the world of clay in a dynamic handbuilding class designed for both curious beginners and seasoned makers. Whether you’re touching clay for the first time or already familiar with slab, coil, and mold techniques, this course offers inspiration, challenge, and growth. Each week, you’ll experience engaging demonstrations, hands-on exploration, and one-on-one support as […]

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]]> Pottery Throwing & Handbuilding https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-throwing-handbuilding/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:27:35 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-throwing-handbuilding/ 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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]]> Pottery Throwing & Handbuilding https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-throwing-handbuilding-2/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:27:35 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-throwing-handbuilding-2/ 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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]]> Pottery Throwing & Handbuilding https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-throwing-handbuilding-3/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:27:35 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-throwing-handbuilding-3/ Explore the world of ceramics through a combination of wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques. The course will begin with instructor-led demonstrations, with an emphasis on functional forms. As the class progresses, students will develop their own projects with guidance and support from the instructor. Participants will also learn glazing and decorative techniques to finish their work. […]

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]]> Pottery: Ceramic Christmas Trees https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-ceramic-christmas-trees/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:27:35 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-ceramic-christmas-trees/ Get ready for the holidays and create a cute ceramic Christmas Tree! Using hand building techniques you’ll build a custom Christmas tree perfect for display, as a centre piece or an electric tealight holder. In the second class you’ll glaze and decorate your tree. No experience necessary, all materials included. No session Nov 20.

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]]> Pottery Open Studio Session C https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-open-studio-session-c/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:27:34 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-open-studio-session-c/ To attend, you must have previous experience working with ceramics, preferably in a pottery class with WECC, and be able to work unassisted, as this session does not have an instructor. Participants must know basic pottery techniques including proper wheel throwing or hand building and proper glaze application. If this is your first time registering […]

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]]> Pottery Open Studio Session D https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-open-studio-session-d/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:27:34 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/pottery-open-studio-session-d/ To attend, you must have previous experience working with ceramics, preferably in a pottery class with WECC, and be able to work unassisted, as this session does not have an instructor. Participants must know basic pottery techniques including proper wheel throwing or hand building and proper glaze application. If this is your first time registering […]

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