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)
Monday-Thursday Call Alexis, our Studio Coordinator, at 902-492-2524.
Friday-Sunday (only) Call 902-492-2522
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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: Oct 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
Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 (27 hours/ 9 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 |