We offer one-, two- and three-day workshops in fine arts, ceramics and fibre arts.
Find out more about our 2026/2027 workshops running during the Fall (Sep-Dec), Winter (Jan-Mar) and Spring (Apr-Jun) sessions below.
All Workshops are for Adults (ages 18+) unless otherwise specified
Summer 2026
Surface Treatment: Slips and Underglazes – Intermediate
2 Days
Learn how to design forms for decoration, apply slip, and experiment with carving and sgraffito. Explore how slip behaves at different stages of drying and learn to add underglaze to bone-dry pieces for vibrant, detailed results. Clay, slips, underglaze and bisque firing of your work is included; bring 2–3 bone-dry pieces for underglaze application. This class is suited to experienced students who are comfortable working independently on the wheel and can throw a balanced cylinder. This class is not for beginners and does not include open studio access. Teacher: Dan Severance
30228 • TH & F • Jul 30 – Jul 31 • 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM • $83.50
Fall (Sept-Dec)
Throw a Balanced Cylinder: All Levels
3 Days
Whether you have never touched clay or are an experienced student looking to refine your skills, learn the foundational steps of throwing: wedging, centering, pulling and shaping a balanced cylinder. Gain confidence working independently through practice. For those with experience, the skills you develop will lay the groundwork for future pottery aspirations. Clay is included, bring your own pottery tools, if you have them. This workshop is process-based; no pots will be fired or finished.
Teacher: Clive Tucker
30673 • F, SA, SU • Sep 18 – Sep 20 • F: 6:00-9:00 PM | SA & SU: 1:00-4:00 PM • $131.00
Photographing Your Ceramics: All Levels
2 Days
Build your own lightbox and learn to photograph your ceramic work professionally for exhibition applications, online sales, or documentation. Day one covers lightbox construction; day two focuses on lighting and composition. Supplies included. Bring sample pieces, a camera or phone, and a tripod, if you have one.
Teacher: Dan Severance
30699 • SA • Oct 17 – Oct 24 • 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM • $88.00
Demystifying Ceramic Glazes: Artist Talk & Discussion
2 Days
Learn about the fundamentals of ceramic glazes and ingredients, food safety testing, common flaws and fixes, glazing for form and clay, and variable control. Bring one failed and one favourite glazed piece for discussion.
Teacher: Emily Sheppard
30712 • Su • Nov 1 • 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM • $41.00
Drawing in 3D: Architecture
1 Day
Learn linear perspective techniques first developed by artists of the Italian Renaissance. Explore the concepts of one and two-point perspective so you can learn to draw architecture. You will never look at buildings in the same way again! Supplies included.
Teacher: Rebecca Blair
30828 • SA • Nov 7 • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM • $41.00
Crochet Christmas Ornaments
3 Days
Create three, small Christmas ornaments from one stitch: the single crochet stitch. In each session, create one ornament through guided instruction. For students comfortable with the single crochet stitch and basic shaping including increases and decreases. Supplies included.
Teacher: Candice Weber
30651 • M • Nov 16 – Nov 30 • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM • $79.00
Basketry – Gathering Basket: All Levels
1 Day
Weave a rectangular basket for transporting gifts to gatherings, carrying handmade treasures at a craft fair or displaying holiday decorations. Plain weave and twining techniques will be incorporated with a wood handle and finished edge. Supplies included, bring your own towel.
Teacher: Kristen Conboy
Mixed Media Holiday Cards
1 Day
Enjoy a joyful, creative escape from the holiday rush while learning the art of mixed media to create beautiful, personalized cards for your loved ones. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers. Supplies included, just bring your imagination!
Teacher: Matin Komeili
30934 • SA • Nov 21 • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM • $39.00
Holiday Clay Magic (FOR KIDS aged 4-12)
3 Days
Celebrate the holidays by creating unique, festive decorations made of clay to share with your friends and family. Projects will be fired and finished with beautiful glazes or vibrant paints to brighten your home for years to come! Supplies included.
Teacher: Noelle Horrocks
4 – 7 years
30981 • TU • Nov 17 – Dec 1 • 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM • $48.00
30978 • M • Nov 23 – Dec 7 • 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM • $48.00
5 – 7 years
30982 • TU • Nov 17 – Dec 1 • 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM • $48.00
30979 • M • Nov 23 – Dec 7 • 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM • $48.00
8 – 12 years
30983 • TU • Nov 17 – Dec 1 • 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM • $48.00
30980 • M • Nov 23 – Dec 7 • 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM • $48.00
Holiday Dishes & Decorations: Beginner
2 Day
Join us for festive fun in this introductory clay workshop. Learn handbuilding techniques to make a bowl or plate and ornaments. Then, decorate your creations with underglazes and dipping glaze. Supplies included.
Teacher: Noelle Horrocks
30984 • TH • Dec 3 – Dec 10 • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM • $89.00
Christmas Sugar Sculptures for Kids (FOR KIDS aged 8-12)
1 Day: Sat 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Celebrate Christmas with sugar art, a traditional Chinese craft recognized as an important cultural heritage. Using colourful sugar dough create your own festive sugar sculptures – a joyful, hands-on way to share creativity and sweetness this holiday season. Supplies included.
Teacher: Yee Chan
30760 • SA • Dec 5 • 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM • $20.00
Christmas Sugar Sculptures
1 Day
Celebrate Christmas with sugar art, a traditional Chinese craft recognized as an important cultural heritage. Using colourful sugar dough and scissors, create your own festive sugar sculptures – a joyful, hands-on way to share creativity and sweetness this holiday season. Supplies included.
Teacher: Yee Chan
30761 • SA • Dec 5 • 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM • $22.00
Festive Felting
1 Day
Felting is a quick and fun way to make great gifts. Get into the holiday spirit and create felted ornaments and goodies like Christmas balls and a potholder. Learn wet felting techniques and complete unique pieces. Supplies included.
Teacher: Catherine Dumaine
Winter (Jan-Mar)
Throw a Balanced Cylinder: All Levels
3 Days
Whether you have never touched clay or are an experienced student looking to refine your skills, learn the foundational steps of throwing: wedging, centering, pulling and shaping a balanced cylinder. Gain confidence working independently through practice. For those with experience, the skills you develop will lay the groundwork for future pottery aspirations. Clay is included, bring your own pottery tools, if you have them. This workshop is process-based; no pots will be fired or finished.
Teacher: Clive Tucker
30674 • F, SA, SU • Jan 8 – Jan 10 • F: 6:00-9:00 PM | SA & SU: 1:00-4:00 PM • $131.00
Thrown and Handbuilt Teapots: Intermediate
2 Days
Explore the technical and design considerations of creating a teapot. Learn both wheel-throwing and handbuilding techniques and how to assemble bodies, lids, spouts and handles into functional compositions. This workshop is suitable for students with handbuilding and/or wheel throwing experience, not for beginners. One optional Open Studio visit between classes is included, space is limited and students are required to sign-up in advance. Bisque firing included, please refer to the supply list for additional supplies needed.
Teacher: Fredi Rahn
30713 • SA • Jan 23 – Jan 30 • 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM • $120.50
Lunar New Year Calligraphy
1 Day
Celebrate Lunar New Year with ink, brush, and creativity! Practice calligraphy in multiple styles, explore lucky characters like 福 (luck) and 春 (spring), and add simple painted motifs to create a unique hanging decoration or gift. Supplies included.
Teacher: Ming Kong
30759 • F • Jan 29 • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • $37.00
Paper Koi Lantern for Lunar New Year
1 Day
Celebrate Lunar New Year by creating a handmade Koi lantern, a symbol of abundance and good fortune. Learn techniques of binding, paper mounting, and adorning, and bring home a glowing lantern filled with festive light. Supplies included.
Teacher: Yee Chan
Drawing Pet Portraits: Beginners
1 Day
Capture the proportions, fur, eyes and unique character of your furry friend through drawing. Learn to use shading techniques to bring your pet portrait to life! Supplies included, bring photos of your pet(s).
Teacher: Rebecca Blair
30829 • SA • Feb 6 • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM • $41.00
Mixed Media Valentine’s Card
1 Day
Create a heartfelt Valentine’s Day card by hand. In this mixed media workshop, explore colour, texture, and collage while learning creative layering techniques. Combine a variety of materials to design a unique, meaningful, and beautifully crafted card for someone special. Supplies included. Teacher: Matin Komeil
30935 • F • Feb 12 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM • $39.00
Graphic Novel Fundamentals
3 Days
Learn to plan a dynamic and engaging black and white comic page by exploring comic storytelling, panel layouts and illustrative composition. Suitable for artists looking to make their first comic and experienced artists seeking to improve their sequential storytelling skills! Supplies included.
Teacher: Riley O’Neill
30748 • TH • Feb 18 – Mar 4 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM • $97.0
Knitting Socks: Experienced Students
3 Days
Knit a pair of cozy socks, learning basic sock structure and how to knit in the round from top down. Students must be able to knit and purl. Supplies included.
Teacher: Kristen Conboy
30755 • SA • Feb 20 – Mar 6 • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM • $132.00
Watercolour Painting Exploration
2 Days
Explore foundational techniques to get started on your adventures in watercolours. Learn about wet into wet and wet into dry painting, controlling colours and edges, using masking fluid and salt in your artwork and more! Some supplies included, please refer to the supply list for this class.
Teacher: Cara Bain
Spring (Apr-Jun)
Throw a Balanced Cylinder: All Levels
3 Days
Whether you have never touched clay or are an experienced student looking to refine your skills, learn the foundational steps of throwing: wedging, centering, pulling and shaping a balanced cylinder. Gain confidence working independently through practice. For those with experience, the skills you develop will lay the groundwork for future pottery aspirations. Clay is included, bring your own pottery tools, if you have them. This workshop is process-based; no pots will be fired or finished.
Teacher: Clive Tucker
30675 • F, SA, SU • Apr 2 – Apr 4 • F: 6:00-9:00 PM | SA & SU: 1:00-4:00 PM • $131.00
Basketry – Pencil Basket: All Levels
1 Day
Weave a round basket using plain weave, twining and a finished top to hold your pencils or paintbrushes. Plain weave with flat reed and twine with round reed to create this practical and creative basket. Supplies included, bring your own towel.
Teacher: Kristen Conboy
30754 • SA • Apr 10 • 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM • $78.00
Intro to Embroidery
3 Days
Explore the history, cultural significance, essential terms, and materials of embroidery. Learn
foundational techniques and develop practical skills while creating your own artwork. Supplies included.
Teacher: Candice Weber
30590 • TH • May 6 – May 20 • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM • $64.00
Intro to Embroidery for Teens (FOR TEENS aged 13-17)
3 Days
Learn about the rich history and culture of embroidery, terms, materials, and the basics of getting started. Create a piece of art while building your embroidery skillset and knowledge. Supplies included.
Teacher: Candice Weber
Gold Leaf & Floral Painting
2 Days
Working in oils or acrylics, learn to harmonize the elegance of flowers with the luxurious touch of gold. Learn techniques that capture the beauty of nature and expand your artistic repertoire. Some supplies included, please refer to the supply list.
Teacher: Cara Bain
30604 • SA, SU • May 15 – May 16 • 2:30-5:00 PM • $73.00
Pigment & Porcelain: Intermediate
1 Day
Create colourful porcelain wares for patio season by layering and stacking slabs and using inlaid clay techniques. Clay and bisque firing included. Not for beginners, students must be able to independently throw a balanced 4-inch cylinder. Students will be notified by email when their wares are ready for pick up, about four weeks after class ends.
Teacher: Emily Sheppard
30711 • Su • May 16 • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM • $95.00
Spring Vases & Flowerpots: Beginner
2 Days
This fun, introductory workshop offers beginners the opportunity to discover basic pottery skills with spectacular results. Learn handbuilding techniques to create cylindrical vases and fabulous flower vessels. Then, decorate your creations with underglazes and dipping glaze. Supplies included.
Teacher: Noelle Horrocks