Course List
REGISTRATION STARTS August 23rd at 9:30am
Classes run September 23 – December 13th , 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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Nov 24, 2018
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm 10 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Nov 16, 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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Dec 01, 2018
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm 10 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Nov 23, 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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Sep 29, 2018
Saturday, 12:00 - 5:00pm 5 hours/1 day Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 21, 2018 |
03. 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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Sep 30, 2018
Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 (5 hours/ 1 day) Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 24, 2018 |
04. How to Use the 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 on the first day of class |
1. Wood | Veronica Post |
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Sep 27, 2018
Thursdays, 6:00 - 10:00 pm 32 hours/ 8 weeks Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 20, 2018 |
05. 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 |
1. Wood | Veronica Post |
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Oct 21, 2018
Sundays 12:00 - 5:00 10 hour/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Oct 14, 2018 |
06. 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 on first day of class |
1. Wood | Veronica Post |
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Sep 25, 2018
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm (27 hours/9 weeks) Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 20, 2018 |
07. Intro to 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) |
Ceramics | Kaas Ghanie BFA |
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Sep 23, 2018
Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm 24 hours, 8 weeks (No Class Oct 7 & Nov 11) Class size: 6 (some experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 17, 2018 |
08. Potters with Experience |
This course is for students with previous potter's wheel and glazing experience. |
$290 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Suzi Cameron BFA, BA |
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Sep 20, 2018
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm (24 hours/8 weeks) Class size: 6 (an 8 week Intro. class experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 13, 2018 |
09. Throwing: Basics & Beyond |
This class is for students to learn to expand their techniques of throwing on the potter’s wheel and hand-building. |
$290 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Toni Losey |
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Sep 28, 2018
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 pm 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 21, 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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Oct 19, 2018
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 pm 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Oct 12, 2018 |
10. 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 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Nov 09, 2018
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 pm 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Oct 26, 2018 |
10: 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 |
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Sep 23, 2018
Sundays, 10:00- 12:00 am (No class Oct 7) 12 hours/6 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 17, 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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Sep 26, 2018
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm 16 hours/ 8 weeks Class size 6 prerequisite Pottery for Youth: Beginners. Registration Closes: Sep 19, 2018 |
12. Intermediate Pottery for Kids and Teens ages 10-15 |
In this course, students will expand on their existing knowledge of ceramics. They will create sculptural and functional objects combining both the techniques of hand building and wheel throwing. |
$195 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Sep 26, 2018
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 24 hours / 8 weeks (No class on Oct. 31) Class size 6 (some experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 19, 2018 |
13. Tableware |
In this course, students will explore the many different types of vessels and utensil used on the dinner table. |
$290 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Jen Pilon |
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Sep 27, 2018
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 27 hours/9 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 20, 2018 |
14. Introduction to Jewellery |
Learn the basics of jewellery design and fabrication techniques! |
$315 + materials fee approx. $60 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Nicholas Rosin BFA |
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Sep 30, 2018
Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm 27 hours/9 weeks NO CLASS Oct 7 & Nov 11 Class size: 6 (Intro to Jewellery class necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 16, 2018 |
15. Jewellery II |
This class is for those who have some experience and the passion to pursue jewellery making in more depth. |
$315 + materials fee $45 payable to instructor on first day of class |
Metal | Emily Blair Wareham, BFA, MFA |
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Oct 14, 2018
Sundays, 9:00 - 12:00 pm 6 hours /2 days Class size: 3 Couples (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Oct 07, 2018 |
16. 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 | Emily Blair Wareham, BFA, MFA |
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Sep 30, 2018
Sunday, 10:30 - 4:30pm 6 hours/ 1 day Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 24, 2018 |
17. Glass Beads: Try it! |
This is a 6-hour introduction class to lampworking/glass bead making. |
$110 + materials fee $15 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
Glass | Shannon Gough |
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Oct 14, 2018
Sundays, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm 18 hours/ 3 weeks Class size: 6 : no experience necessary Registration Closes: Oct 07, 2018 |
18. Intro to Making Glass Beads |
Everything starts with a good foundation. You will gain an understanding of the terminology used, materials and confidence are required for working in the flame with glass. |
$340 + materials fee approx. $50 payable to the instructor on first day of class |
Glass | Shannon Gough |