Course List
REGISTRATION STARTS August 24th at 10:00am
Classes run September 24th – December 15th , 2017
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 Alexis, 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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Oct 05, 2017
Thursdays, 6:00 - 10:00 pm 32 hours/ 8 weeks Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 28, 2017 |
01. Shaker Console Table |
A great project for experienced or beginner alike! Students will learn about milling, joinery, furniture design and finishing while creating a shaker-style console table from Ash. |
$460 + materials fee $100 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Oct 14, 2017
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm 10 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Oct 10, 2017 |
02. Sushi set for 2 |
New Class! In this class, students will make a minimalist style serving tray, and two pairs of chopsticks! Food-safe finish is provided as well as a recipe for making your own! |
$145 + materials fee $85 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Oct 28, 2017
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm 10 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Oct 23, 2017 |
03. Picture Frame |
New! Frame a cherished photo or document in something hand-crafted. This class teaches the step-by-step method for building a custom frame, including how to build a table saw mitre jig. |
$145 + materials fee $50 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Nov 18, 2017
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm 10 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Nov 13, 2017 |
04. Women in Woodworking: Salad Servers |
New Class! Need to eat more greens? You will love to use your own custom made salad servers! |
$145 + materials fee $50 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Nov 25, 2017
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm 10 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Nov 20, 2017 |
05. End-Grain Cutting Board |
Cutting Board: a perennial favorite! |
$145 + materials fee $85 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Sep 26, 2017
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 30 hours/10 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 19, 2017 |
06. Intro to Ceramics |
Students will learn the basic techniques of working with clay from wheel thrown to hand building. This Learn the basic techniques of working with clay from wheel |
$340 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Ryan Tingley BFA |
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Sep 24, 2017
Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm 24 hours /8 weeks (no class Oct. 8 & Nov. 12) Class size: 6 (some experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 19, 2017 |
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. |
$270 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Suzi Cameron BFA, BA |
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Oct 05, 2017
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 24 hours /8 weeks Class size: 6 (an 8 week Intro. class experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 21, 2017 |
08. Throwing: Basics & Beyond |
This class is for students to learn to expand their techniques of throwing on the potter’s wheel and handbuilding. |
$275 (clay included) |
Ceramics | |
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Sep 27, 2017
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm 15 hours/5 weeks (no class Oct. 25) Class size: 6 (experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 20, 2017 |
09. One-on-One Pottery |
This self-guided intermediate class that will help students gain the confidence to create designs of their own. |
$170 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Jen Pilon |
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Sep 25, 2017
Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 18 hours/6 weeks (no class Oct. 9) Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 18, 2017 |
10. Handbuilding Basics |
NEW! Students will learn the basics of constructing with clay using a combination of slab-building and handforming techniques, with a focus on creating pottery that functions. |
$205 (clay included) |
Ceramics | |
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Sep 29, 2017
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 pm 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 22, 2017 |
11. 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! |
$100 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Oct 20, 2017
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 pm 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Oct 13, 2017 |
11. Friday Fun Night Session 2: Bowling |
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! |
$100(clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Nov 10, 2017
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 pm 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Nov 03, 2017 |
11. Friday Fun Night Session 3: Plates and Platters |
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! |
$100 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Dec 01, 2017
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 pm 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Nov 24, 2017 |
11. Friday Fun Night Session 4: 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! |
$100 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Sep 24, 2017
Sundays, 10:00- 12:00 am (no class Oct. 8) 12 hours/6 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 18, 2017 |
12. Pottery for Youths Session 1: 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. |
$135 (clay included) |
Youth | Kate Grey BFA |
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Sep 28, 2017
Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm 12 hours/6 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 21, 2017 |
13. Pottery for Youths Session 2: Beginner Pottery for 13-16 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. |
$135 (clay included) |
Youth | Kate Grey BFA |
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Sep 28, 2017
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 24 hours/8 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 21, 2017 |
14. 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. |
$260 + materials fee approx. $60 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Graeme Ross |
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Nov 30, 2017
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 6 hours /2 weeks Class size: 3 Couples (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Nov 23, 2017 |
15. Create Your Own Wedding Bands |
This course is designed for any couple who wishes to fabricate their own wedding bands or couple rings. |
$130 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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Sep 25, 2017
Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 18 hours/6 weeks (no class Oct. 9) Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 18, 2017 |
16. Keepsake |
Create your very own keepsake capsule! Using a variety of metalsmithing techniques, forming, texturing, and finish a small box or capsule for what you hold near and dear. |
$195 + materials fee approx. $30 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Nicholas Rosin BFA |
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Sep 27, 2017
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 30 hours/10 weeks Class size: 4 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 20, 2017 |
17. Introduction to Engraving |
NEW! Students will be taught how to make their very own engraving tool then engrave a piece of jewellery. |
$320 + materials fee approx. $50 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Nicholas Rosin BFA |