Course List
REGISTRATION STARTS December 10th at 10:00 am
Classes run January 19 – March 31, 2019
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***
Call us! (always the best way to sign up)
Call Alexis, our Studio Coordinator, at 902-492-2524. If the Studio Coordinator is away from the office leave one message with your name, number and the class you wish to register for and Alexis will get back to you in the order we receive the messages.
Class registrations are first come first booked.
Please note the first day of registration is BUSY. If you do not get through right away LEAVE A MESSAGE! I will return calls and register in the order I receive them. Please make sure to - Leave your Name, Number, and the Class you want to sign up for. (Messages made before Dec. 10 at 10:00am will be disregarded.)
Or register in person! Come see us at 1061 (Mary E Black Gallery) or 1096 (The Studios) Marginal Rd.
(Course list for Winter 2019 will be fully updated by the end of November)
| Date / Time | Title | Description | Costs | Type | Instructor(s) |
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Jan 31, 2019
Thursdays, 6:00 - 10:00 32 hours/ 8 weeks Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 24, 2019 |
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 before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Jan 26, 2019
Saturday, 12:00 - 5:00 5 hours/1 day Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 21, 2019 |
02. Hand-cut Joinery |
This class will teach you how to make two useful woodworking joints; the dovetail and the mortise and tenon, using hand tools and softwood. |
$80+ materials fee $25 payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Feb 09, 2019
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 10 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Feb 04, 2019 |
03. Picture Frame |
In this class, we will cover jointing, planing, ripping, routering, creating a special table saw jig just for cutting miter corners, and glue-up tips! |
$155 + materials fee $50 payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
|
Feb 23, 2019
Saturday, 12:30 - 5:30 (5 hours/ 1 day) Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Feb 18, 2019 |
04. Wood Turning: Rolling pin |
Learn basic spindle turning techniques while making a maple rolling pin. Two possible styles, with or without handles! |
$80 + materials fee $35 payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Mar 09, 2019
Sundays 12:00 - 5:00 10 hour/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Mar 04, 2019 |
05. Women in Woodworking: Round Ottoman |
The Ottoman; possibly the world’s best accent piece! This class will be a fun and funky romp through basic woodworking and upholstery techniques. |
$150 + $100 material fee payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Feb 23, 2019
Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 (5 hours/ 1 day) Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Feb 18, 2019 |
06. How to use a Hand Plane |
There are many types of hand planes out there, but this course will get you started with the most commonly found types - the block plane and the jack plane. |
$80 + materials fee $50 payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Mar 30, 2019
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 10 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Mar 25, 2019 |
07. 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 before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Jan 22, 2019
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 (27 hours/9 weeks) Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 15, 2019 |
08. Intro Ceramics |
Learn the basic techniques of working with clay from wheel thrown to hand building. This 9-week course will allow students to develop a style of work and experiment with various surface textures a |
$330 (clay included) + students bring own tool kit $15 at art stores |
Ceramics | Kaas Ghanie BFA |
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Jan 30, 2019
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 24 hours / 8 weeks NO CLASS March 20 Class size 6 (some experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 23, 2019 |
09. Tableware |
In this course, students will explore the many different types of vessels and utensil used on the dinner table. |
$290 (clay included) + students bring own tool kit $15 at art stores |
Ceramics | Jen Pilon |
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Jan 24, 2019
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 (30 hours/ 10 weeks) Class size: 6 (an 8 week Intro. class experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 17, 2019 |
10. Throwing: Basics and Beyond |
This class is for students to learn to expand their knowledge and learn new techniques of throwing on the potter’s wheel and hand building. |
$365 (clay included) + students bring own tool kit $15 at art stores |
Ceramics | Toni Losey BFA |
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Jan 20, 2019
Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 24 hours, 8 weeks NO CLASS Feb. 17 Class size: 6 (some experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 14, 2019 |
11. Potters with Experience |
This course is for students with previous potter's wheel and glazing experience. |
$290 (clay included) + students bring own tool kit $15 at art stores |
Ceramics | Suzi Cameron BFA, BA |
|
Jan 21, 2019
Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 (12 hours/4 weeks) Class size: 6 (no experience needed) Registration Closes: Jan 14, 2019 |
12. Pour, Slip, Glaze |
Try your hand at Slip casting, a fun and quick mould technique to make and decorate your very own porcelain tableware. |
$145 |
Ceramics | Julian Covey BFA |
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Mar 04, 2019
Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 (12 hours/4 weeks) Class size: 6 (no experience needed) Registration Closes: Feb 25, 2019 |
13. Decals: Personalize your Dishes |
Have you ever wanted to print your favourite photograph on your pottery? |
$110 + materials fee approx. $35 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Ceramics | Julian Covey BFA |
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Jan 25, 2019
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 18, 2019 |
14. 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 (per session, clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
|
Feb 22, 2019
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Feb 15, 2019 |
14. Friday Fun Night Session 2: Bowls |
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 (per session, clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Mar 22, 2019
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Mar 15, 2019 |
14. Friday Fun Night Session 3: Planters & Vases |
This series of small ceramic hand-building 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 (per session, clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
|
Jan 27, 2019
Sundays, 10:00 - 12:00 (12 hours/ 6 weeks) NO CLASS Feb. 17 Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 20, 2019 |
15. Intro Ceramics for Kids! (10-15) |
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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Jan 31, 2019
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 27 hours/9 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 24, 2019 |
16. Introduction to Jewellery |
Learn the basics of jewellery design and fabrication techniques! |
$315 + materials fee approx. $90 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Violeta Izquierdo BFA |
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Jan 20, 2019
Sundays, 1:00-4:00 (30 hours/ 10 weeks) Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 24, 2019 |
17. Repair, Resize, or Redesign Your Jewellery |
Ignite your creativity and design new pieces from your old jewellery. |
$345 + materials fee approx. $50 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Meghan Gillan BFA |
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Feb 13, 2019
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 6 hours /2 days Class size: 3 Couples (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Feb 06, 2019 |
18. Create Your Own Wedding Bands |
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 | Meghan Gillan BFA |