Course List
Classes run January 24th – April 8th, 2020
REGISTRATION STARTS December 12th at 10:00 am
To register please call Alexis, our Studio Coordinator, at 902-492-2524.
The first day of registration is very BUSY as we fill spaces on a first-come first-serve basis.
To alleviate stress on all parties when you call LEAVE ONE MESSAGE clearly stating your name, number, and the class you wish to register in. Alexis will return all messages in the order she received them. It may take a few hours to get back to you so please do not repeat calls unless Alexis leaves you a message to call her back. You will not be bumped out of queue. If the answering machine is full DO call back until you get through, Alexis will do her best to make sure it is clear. (Messages made before December 12th 10:00am will be disregarded).
We need your name, contact info, and a payment.
We will take payment over the phone with a visa or master card.
A payment must be taken at the time of registration to secure your spot in the class.
Note: HST is NOT included in the listed course fees. Please include 15% HST with each registration
We maintain a waiting list and encourage students to ask to be added to it. If we have enough students and if there is a day available in the schedule with an instructor available to teach we will run a second class.
After the first day of registration, you can 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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Feb 06, 2020
Thursdays, 6:00 - 10:00 32 hours/ 8 weeks Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 30, 2020 |
01. Shaker Console Table |
A great project for beginner or experienced alike! |
$500 + materials fee $115 payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Feb 22, 2020
Saturday, 12:30-5:30 5 hours/1 day 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Feb 18, 2020 |
02. Hand Cut Joinery |
Ever wonder how woodworkers cut complicated joints like a dovetail or a mortise and tenon? |
$80 + materials fee $50 payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Mar 07, 2020
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 6:00 12 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Mar 02, 2020 |
03. Picture Frame |
In this class you will learn how to turn rough hardwood into a glossy inlaid picture frame! |
$195 + materials fee $55 payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Mar 21, 2020
Saturday & Sunday, 12:30 - 5:30 10 hours/2 days Class size: 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Mar 16, 2020 |
04. End-Grain Cutting Board |
A perennial favorite! This class covers all the basics, from milling to finishing. End grain cutting boards are not only more beautiful, they are also much more durable than side grain. |
$165 + materials fee $85 payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Apr 04, 2020
Saturday, 12:30-5:30 5 hours/1 day 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Mar 30, 2020 |
05. Turn a Rolling Pin |
Learn basic spindle turning techniques while making a maple rolling pin! Various styles are possible, with room to play! |
$80 + materials fee $40 payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Mar 02, 2020
Mondays, 6:00 - 10:00 20 hours/5 days 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Feb 24, 2020 |
06. Keepsake Box |
Cabinetmaking is the art of the box, and this course will show you why that isn’t as simple as it sounds! You will make a solid wood keepsake box measuring approx. |
$400 + materials fee $85 payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | Veronica Post |
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Feb 25, 2020
Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 18 hours/6 weeks 5 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Feb 18, 2020 |
07. Coffee Table |
Building a standard size coffee table from solid walnut, students will get a taste of all key components of the wood shop including: jointer, planer, band saw, table saw, routers, trimmers, sanding |
$285 + materials fee $165 payable to the instructor before class (e-transfer) |
Wood | |
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Jan 27, 2020
Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 30 hours/10 weeks (no class Feb. 17) Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 20, 2020 |
08. Intro Ceramics 1 |
Learn the basic techniques of working with clay from wheel thrown to hand building. This course will allow students to develop a style of work and experiment with various surface textures and deco |
$375 (clay included) + students bring own tool kit $15 found at art stores |
Ceramics | Kaas Ghanie BFA |
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Jan 28, 2020
Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 30 hours/ 10 weeks Class size 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 21, 2020 |
09. Intro Ceramics 2 |
This is an introductory class, focusing on hand building, wheel throwing and simple press molds; developing an understanding of clay, with skills both on and off the wheel. |
$375 (clay included) + students bring own tool kit $15 from art stores |
Ceramics | Danielle Harris |
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Jan 29, 2020
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 30 hours/10 weeks Class size 6 (Prerequisite Intro Ceramics) Registration Closes: Jan 22, 2020 |
10. Advanced Ceramics Techniques |
Students will work on developing technical skills with materials and processes appropriate to their goals. |
$375 (clay included) + students bring own tool kit $15 from art stores |
Ceramics | Danielle Harris |
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Jan 30, 2020
Thursdays, 1:30-4:30 30 hours/10 weeks Class size: 6 (Prerequisite Advanced Class) Registration Closes: Jan 23, 2020 |
11. Daytime Pottery - Advanced |
An opportunity to take your skills further. In a class tailored to your needs and development, you will be pushed to take your work to the next level with weekly one-on-one discussions of your goa |
$375 (clay included) + students bring own tool kit $15 from art stores |
Ceramics | Toni Losey BFA |
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Jan 30, 2020
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 30 hours/10 weeks Class size: 6 (Prerequisite 2 Intro Ceramics classes) Registration Closes: Jan 23, 2020 |
12. Throwing: Basics and Beyond |
This class is for students to expand their knowledge and learn new techniques of throwing on the potter’s wheel and hand building. |
$375 (clay included) + students bring own tool kit $15 from art stores |
Ceramics | Toni Losey BFA |
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Jan 26, 2020
Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 27 hours/ 9 weeks (no class Feb. 16) Class size: 6 (some experience needed) Registration Closes: Jan 20, 2020 |
13. Potters with Experience |
Take this chance to use both the potter’s wheel and hand building techniques. Center clay on the wheel; explore straight and rounded forms and unique surfaces. |
$345 (clay included) + students bring own tool kit $15 from art stores |
Ceramics | Suzi Cameron BFA, BA |
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Jan 24, 2020
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 17, 2020 |
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! |
$120 (per session, clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Feb 21, 2020
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Feb 14, 2020 |
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! |
$120 (per session, clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Mar 20, 2020
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Mar 13, 2020 |
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! |
$120 (per session, clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Feb 03, 2020
Mondays, 6:30-9:30 24 hours/8 weeks (no class Feb. 17) Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 27, 2020 |
15. Handbuilt Pottery for the Home |
In this class students will learn hand building pottery skills and create home décor projects like serving trays, plant pots, vases and candle votive holders, mugs and much more. |
$305 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Oct 02, 2019
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 9 hours/3 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Sep 25, 2019 |
16. Sculptural Wall Tile Décor |
In this three-session course, students will create wall tiles with 3-dimensional sculpted patterns that reference nature and movement. |
$120 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday, 10:00-1:00 18 hours/6 weeks Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Oct 23, 2019 |
17. Gnome It All |
In this class students will create sculptural seasonal scenes, plant pots and small window sill figures to guard plant growth. |
$230 (clay included) |
Ceramics | Kate Grey BFA |
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Jan 26, 2020
Sundays, 10:00 - 12:00 12 hours/6 weeks (no class Feb. 9) Class size: 6 (no experience necessary) Registration Closes: Jan 20, 2020 |
18. 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. |
$155 (clay included) |
Youth | Kate Grey BFA |