Course List
REGISTRATION STARTS March 19th at 9:30am
Classes run April 22 – June 18th , 2018
It is easy to sign up for a class! We need your name, contact info, and a payment.
We will take payment over the phone with visa or master card.
Pay in person with debit or cash.
**A payment must be taken to secure your spot in the class.**
***Note: HST is NOT included in the listed course fees. Please included 15% HST with each registration***
Class registrations are first come first booked.
Call us! (always the best way to sign up)
Call Emily, our Studio Coordinator, at 902-492-2524. If you're leaving a message, please make sure to - Leave your Name, Number, and the Class you want to sign up for. If you're in a hurry, you can also call Becky, our Administrative Coordinator at 902-492-2522.
Or register in person! Come see us at 1061 (Mary E Black Gallery) or 1096 (The Studios) Marginal Rd.
| Date / Time | Title | Description | Costs | Type | Instructor(s) |
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May 26, 2018
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm 10 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: May 18, 2018 |
01. Picture Frame |
In this class, we will cover jointing, planing, ripping, routering, a special table saw jig just for cutting miter corners, and glue-up tips! |
$155 + materials fee $50 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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May 12, 2018
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm 10 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: May 05, 2018 |
02. End-Grain Cutting Board |
A perennial favorite!! Learn to joint, plane, rip, crosscut, laminate and sand a beautiful hardwood end-grain cutting board. Food-safe finish is provided as well as a recipe for making your own. |
$155 + materials fee $85 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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May 05, 2018
Saturday/ Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm 5 hours/1 day Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Apr 28, 2018 |
03. Live-Edge Cutting Board |
Arrange your next cheese platter on a beautiful, unique live-edge serving board. This class will teach jointing, planing, and finishing techniques to give you some great woodworking basics. |
$80 + materials fee $50 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Apr 28, 2018
Saturday, 12:00-5:00pm (Waitlisted Date, Sunday April 29) 5 hours/1 day Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Apr 21, 2018 |
04. Salad Servers |
Learn to use a band-saw and sander to create a beautiful pair of gently curved salad servers that won't slip down into your bowls. A wonderful gift! |
$80 + materials fee $25 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Jun 02, 2018
Saturday, 12:00-5:00pm (Waitlisted Date, Sunday June 3) 5 hours/1 day Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: May 26, 2018 |
05. Hand-Cut Joinery |
This class will teach how to make 2 useful woodworking joints; the dovetail and the mortise and tenon, using hand tools and softwood. |
$80+ materials fee $25 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
1. Wood | Veronica Post |
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Apr 24, 2018
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm (24 hours/8 weeks) Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Apr 17, 2018 |
06. Intro to Ceramics |
Learn the basic techniques of working with clay from wheel thrown to hand building. This 8 week course will allow students to develop a style of work and experiment with various surface textures a |
$290 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Kaas Ghanie BFA |
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Apr 22, 2018
Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm 15 hours, 5 weeks (No Class May 20) Class size: 6 (some experience necessary) Registration Closes: Apr 16, 2018 |
07. Potters with Experience |
This course is for students with previous potter's wheel and glazing experience. The class will decide on the focus of projects and receive individual instructor feedback on their progress. |
$180 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Suzi Cameron BFA, BA |
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Apr 26, 2018
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm (24 hours/8 weeks) Class size: 6 (an 8 week Intro. class experience necessary) Registration Closes: Apr 19, 2018 |
08. Throwing: Basics & Beyond |
This class is for students to learn to expand their techniques of throwing on the potter’s wheel and handbuilding. |
$290 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Toni Losey |
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Apr 23, 2018
Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 15 hours/5 weeks (No class May 21) Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Apr 16, 2018 |
09. Handbuilding Basics |
Students will learn the basics of constructing with clay using a combination of slab-building and hand-forming techniques. |
$180 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Mel Doiron |
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May 04, 2018
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 pm 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Apr 27, 2018 |
10. Friday Fun Night Session 1: Cups and Mugs |
This series of small ceramic handbuilding projects gives students an intro to building, decorating and glazing a variety of functional wares. Sign up with a friend and make it a date! |
$110 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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May 25, 2018
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 pm 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Mar 02, 2018 |
10. Friday Fun Night Session 2: Planters and Vases |
This series of small ceramic handbuilding projects gives students an intro to building, decorating and glazing a variety of functional wares. Sign up with a friend and make it a date! |
$110 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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May 06, 2018
Sundays, 10:00- 12:00 am (No class May 20) 12 hours/6 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Apr 29, 2018 |
11. Pottery for Youths: Beginner Pottery for 9-12 Year Olds |
Students will learn the fundamentals of ceramics and make fun projects to take home by learning basic techniques of hand-building and throwing on the pottery wheel. |
$145 (clay included) |
Youth | Kate Grey BFA |
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Apr 26, 2018
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 24 hours/8 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Apr 19, 2018 |
12. Introduction to Jewellery |
Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice basic jewellery techniques such as creating a band ring along with hand-fabrication, wax carving, casting, texturing, and step finishing. |
$275 + materials fee approx. $60 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Graeme Ross |
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May 18, 2018
Fridays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 6 hours /2 days Class size: 3 Couples (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: May 11, 2018 |
13. Create Your Own Wedding Bands: Session 1 |
This course is designed for any couple who wishes to fabricate their own wedding bands or couple rings. |
$140 for 2 people + materials fee approx. $100 per couple payable to instructor on first day of class, for silver rings (couples can purchase the materials for gold bands for an extra cost) |
Metal | Graeme Ross |
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May 25, 2018
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 pm 6 hours/2 days Class size: 6 (3 couples) (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: May 18, 2018 |
13. Create Your Own Wedding Bands: Session 2 |
This course is designed for any couple who wishes to fabricate their own wedding bands or couple rings. |
$140 for 2 people + materials fee approx. $100 per couple payable to instructor on first day of class, for silver rings (couples can purchase the materials for gold bands for an extra cost) |
Metal | Graeme Ross |
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Apr 29, 2018
Sunday, 10:30- 4:00 pm 5 hours/1 day Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Apr 23, 2018 |
14. Creating Texture |
This workshop will focus on exploring texture on metal, using techniques including rolling embossing, stamping and hammering. |
$60 + materials fee approx. $45-65 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Violeta Izquierdo |
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May 06, 2018
Sunday, 10:00-5:00 pm 7 hours/ 1 day Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Apr 30, 2018 |
15. Cuttlefish Casting |
In this one day workshop, students will be introduced to the soft structure of the cuttlefish bone. They will be instructed on how to carve and assemble it to make it a mold for molten metal. |
$80 + materials fee approx. $40-45 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Violeta Izquierdo |
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May 13, 2018
Sunday, 10:30 - 4:00 pm 5 hours/1 day Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: May 07, 2018 |
16. Stacked Rings Session 1 |
This one-day workshop is for individuals or groups of friends. Students will learn to create their very own set of personalized stacking rings. |
$65 (per session) + materials fee approx. $40 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Sarah Sears BFA |
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May 27, 2018
Sunday, 10:30 - 4:00 pm 5 hours/1 day Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: May 22, 2018 |
16. Stacking Rings Session 2 |
This one-day workshop is for individuals or groups of friends. Students will learn to create their very own set of personalized stacking rings. |
$65 (per session) + materials fee approx. $40 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Sarah Sears BFA |
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Jun 10, 2018
Sundays, 10:30 am-4:30 pm 5.5 hours/1 day Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jun 04, 2018 |
16. Stacking Rings: Session 3 |
This one-day workshop is for individuals or groups of friends. Students will learn to create their very own set of personalized stacking rings. |
$65 (per session) + materials fee approx. $40 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal |