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Teen/Adult Wheel . Level 1 Sun 1:30pm Tour niveau 1 pour ados/adultes dim 13h30 Andree Pilon-McCullough English / Anglais Sunday/Dimanche 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 11/10/2024 12/15/2024 299 Register – Inscrire This program is especially fun for a teenager or an adult to experience the challenge and joy of the pottery wheel. The basic Level 1 program is covered with a more indepth program for the returning student. Materials included. No prerequisite is required. Ages:12 to adult. Please bring an apron or an old towel to protect your clothes. Ce cours d'apprentissage du tour offrira l'occasion aux ados et adultes d'entreprendre un projet et de relever un beau défi. Un programme plus approfondi sera offert aux élèves ayant déjà participé au cours du niveau. Quelques matériaux sont inclus. Aucun préalable n'est requis. 12-adulte. S.V.P. amenez un tablier ou une vieille serviette pour protéger vos vêtements. Merci

Glazing Session - Wed Dec 11 @ 10am-12pm ​ ​ English / Anglais Wednesday/Mercredi 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 12/11/2024 ​ 40 Register – Inscrire An opportunity for experienced active students who have taken at least one full session including glazing at Gloucester Pottery School to come and glaze the bisqueware they could not complete during class. There is no instructor for this session. Additional glaze firing fees per pot will be tabulated and payment taken at the end of the session. Limit of 6 clients at a time during each 2 hour block. Please note our glazes are specifically formulated to be used with our own clay bodies in our own kilns. Pots made from clay purchased outside of our studio will not be permitted.Une opportunité pour les étudiants actifs ayant au moins une session d'expérience en émaillage avec l'ecole de poterie Gloucester de venir glacer les pots qu'ils n'ont pas pu réaliser en cours. Il n'y a aucune instructeur our cette session. Les frais supplémentaires de cuisson de glaçage par pot seront calculés et le paiement prélevé à la fin de la session. Limite de 6 clients à la fois pendant chaque bloc de 2 heures. Veuillez noter que nos glacures sont spécialement formulés pour être utilisés avec nos propres d'argile dans nos propres fours. Les pots en argile achetés à l?extérieur de notre studio ne seront pas autorisés.

Register Now Get your hands dirty and explore your creativity at Gloucester Pottery School this year! Please note that the updates below indicating if a course is full or almost full are done manually. To confirm course availability please visit the registration page. We have added this feature to assist you in finding classes with openings but it is not updated immediately when a course fills. Quick Links Workshops Wheel Throwing One Night Workshops Handbuilding Courses Children's Workshops Children's Adult Handbuilding . General Mon 2:00pm Early Fall Façonnage pour adultes - générale lun 14h00 09/09/2024 10/28/2024 Vanessa Villarreal Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel . Level 1 Sat 4:30pm Early Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes sam 16h30 09/21/2024 11/02/2024 James Thorne Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel . Level 1 Thurs 2:30pm Early Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes mar 14h30 09/12/2024 10/17/2024 Evelyn Leon Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel . Level 1 Wed 6:30pm Early Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes mer 18h30 09/18/2024 10/23/2024 Evelyn Leon Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 1+ FULL DAY Fri 10:00am Early Fall Tour niveau 1+ pour adultes - ven 10h00 09/20/2024 11/01/2024 Karen Kurtzrock Early Fall English / Anglais 499 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 2 Wed 6:30pm Early Fall Tour niveau 2 pour adultes mer 18h30 09/11/2024 10/16/2024 Daniele Stewart Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Parent and Me . Handbuilding Sun 12:30pm Early Fall ​ 09/15/2024 10/20/2024 Victoria Rodgers Early Fall Bilingual / Bilingue 149 MORE / PLUS Teen/Adult Wheel Level 1 Sun 1:30pm Early Fall Tour niveau 1 pour ados/adultes dim 13h30 09/15/2024 11/03/2024 Andree Pilon-McCullough Early Fall English / Anglais 299 MORE / PLUS Adult Handbuilding - General Mon 6:30pm Late Fall Façonnage pour adultes - générale lun 18h30 11/04/2024 12/09/2024 Vanessa Villarreal Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel . Level 1+ FULL DAY Fri 10:00am Late Fall Tour niveau 1+ pour adultes 11/08/2024 12/13/2024 Karen Kurtzrock Late Fall English / Anglais 499 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 1 Sun 4:30pm Late Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes dim 16h30 11/10/2024 12/15/2024 Andree Pilon-McCullough Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 1 Tues 10:00am Late Fall ​ 11/05/2024 12/10/2024 Shaina Lipsey Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 2 Thurs 6:30pm Late Fall ​ 10/31/2024 12/05/2024 Laraine Pederson Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Parent and Me Handbuilding Sun 12:30pm Late Fall Façconnage - parent et moi dim 12h30 11/03/2024 12/08/2024 Victoria Rodgers Late Fall Bilingual / Bilingue 179 MORE / PLUS Teen/Adult Wheel . Level 1 Sun 1:30pm Late Fall Tour niveau 1 pour ados/adultes dim 13h30 11/10/2024 12/15/2024 Andree Pilon-McCullough Late Fall English / Anglais 299 MORE / PLUS Adult Handbuilding . General Mon 6:30pm Early Fall Façonnage pour adultes - générale lun 18h30 09/09/2024 10/28/2024 Vanessa Villarreal Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel + Handbuilding - 12 week session Tues 10am Early Fall ​ 09/10/2024 11/26/2024 Evelyn Leon Early Fall English / Anglais 658 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel . Level 1 Thurs 6:30pm Early Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes jeu 18h30 09/19/2024 10/24/2024 Emma Gauthier Early Fall Bilingual/Bilingue 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel . Level 1.5 Tues 6:30pm Early Fall Tour niveau 1.5 pour adultes mar 18h30 09/17/2024 10/22/2024 Daniele Stewart Early Fall English/Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 1.5 Thurs 6:30pm Early Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes jeu 18h30 09/12/2024 10/17/2024 Evelyn Leon Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Child Handbuilding . Sun 3:30pm Early Fall Façonnage pour enfants dim 15h30 09/15/2024 10/20/2024 Victoria Rodgers Early Fall Bilingual / Bilingue 169 MORE / PLUS Teen/Adult Handbuilding . Sat 2:00pm Early Fall Façonnage pour ados/adultes sam 14h00 09/14/2024 10/19/2024 Emma Gauthier Early Fall Bilingual / Bilingue 299 MORE / PLUS Teen/Adult Wheel Level 1.5 Sat 1:00pm Early Fall Tour niveau 1 pour ados/adultes sam 13h00 09/21/2024 11/02/2024 James Thorne Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Handbuilding - Intro to Ceramics 6:30pm Late Fall Intro à la céramique pour adultes mar 18h30 10/29/2024 12/03/2024 Vanessa Villarreal Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel . Level 2 Tues 1:30pm Late Fall ​ 11/05/2024 12/10/2024 Shaina Lipsey Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 1 Thurs 2:30pm Late Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes jeu 14h30 10/31/2024 12/05/2024 Evelyn Leon Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 1 Wed 6:30pm Late Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes mer 18h30 11/06/2024 12/11/2024 Evelyn Leon Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Child Handbuilding Sun 3:30pm Late Fall Façonnage pour enfants dim 15h30 11/03/2024 12/08/2024 Victoria Rodgers Late Fall Bilingual / Bilingue 199 MORE / PLUS Self-Directed Adult Handbuilding Wed 11:00am Late Fall Façonnage pour adultes mer 11h00 10/30/2024 12/04/2024 Kaitlyn Brennan Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Teen/Adult Wheel . Level 1.5 Sat 1:00pm Late Fall Tour niveau 1 pour ados/adultes sam 13h30 11/09/2024 12/14/2024 James Thorne Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Handbuilding . Intro to Ceramics 6:30pm Early Fall Façonnage pour adultes - générale jeu 14h30 09/10/2024 10/15/2024 Evelyn Leon Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel . Level 1 Sun 4:30pm Early Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes dim 16h30 09/15/2024 11/03/2024 Andree Pilon-McCullough Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel . Level 1 Tues 10:00am Early Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes mar 10h00 09/17/2024 10/22/2024 Shaina Lipsey Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 1+ Mon 6:30pm Early Fall Tour niveau 1+ pour adultes lun 18h30 09/16/2024 11/04/2024 Daniele Stewart Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 2 Tues 1:30pm Early Fall Tour niveau 2 pour adultes mar 13h30 09/17/2024 10/22/2024 Shaina Lipsey Early Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Child Handbuilding . Thurs 4:30pm Early Fall Façonnage pour enfants jeu 16h30 09/12/2024 10/10/2024 Mariska Henderson Early Fall Bilingual / Bilingue 169 MORE / PLUS Teen/Adult Wheel . Level 1 Sat 10:00am Early Fall Tour niveau 1 pour ados/adultes sam 10h00 09/14/2024 10/19/2024 Emma Gauthier Early Fall Bilingual / Bilingue 299 MORE / PLUS Adult Handbuilding - General Mon 2:00pm Late Fall Façonnage pour adultes - générale lun 14h00 11/04/2024 12/09/2024 Vanessa Villarreal Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel . Level 1+ Mon 6:30pm Late Fall Tour niveau 1+ pour adultes lun 18h30 11/11/2024 12/16/2024 Emma Gauthier Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 1 Sat 4:30pm Late Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes sam 16h30 11/09/2024 12/14/2024 James Thorne Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 1 Thurs 6:30pm Late Fall Tour niveau 1 pour adultes jeu 18h30 11/07/2024 12/12/2024 Evelyn Leon Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Adult Wheel Level 1.5 Tues 6:30pm Late Fall Tour niveau 1.5 pour adultes mar 18h30 11/05/2024 12/10/2024 Evelyn Leon Late Fall English / Anglais 344 MORE / PLUS Child Handbuilding Thurs 4:30pm Late Fall ​ 11/07/2024 12/12/2024 Mariska Henderson Late Fall Bilingual / Bilingue 199 MORE / PLUS Teen/Adult Handbuilding Sat 2:00pm Late Fall Façonnage pour ados/adultes sam 14h00 11/02/2024 12/07/2024 Emma Gauthier Late Fall Bilingual / Bilingue 299 MORE / PLUS Teen/Adult Wheel Level 1 Sat 10:00am Late Fall Tour niveau 1 pour ados/adultes sam 10h00 11/02/2024 12/07/2024 Emma Gauthier Late Fall Bilingual / Bilingue 299 MORE / PLUS Children' Camps Adult and Teen Camps

Child Handbuilding . Thurs 4:30pm Façonnage pour enfants jeu 16h30 Mariska Henderson Bilingual / Bilingue Thursday/Jeudi 4:30 PM 6:00 PM 09/12/2024 10/10/2024 169 Register – Inscrire A very exciting and enjoyable program for children learning basic handbuilding techniques. Students are encouraged to express their own creativity with each piece. Returning students are given more challenging projects and materials included. Ages 7-13 yearsUn programme très excitant et agréable pour les enfants. Ceux-ci auront la chance de créer des objets de leurs mains tout en apprenant des techniques de base. Les étudiants seront encouragés à exprimer leur créativité avec chaque pièce. Les étudiants qui ont déjà prit le cours pourront travailler sur des projets plus complexes et matériels incluents. 7-13 ans.

Adult Wheel + Handbuilding - 12 week session Tues 10am ​ Evelyn Leon English / Anglais Tuesday/Mardi 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 09/10/2024 11/26/2024 658 Register – Inscrire This new 12 week course is designed to be a foundation in ceramics covering a variety of both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques. The student will learn the basics of both methods of ceramic production to create both functional and decorative pieces. The class will experiment with different decorating styles using patterns, embellishments, and underglaze colors and slips to enhance the work. There will be a deeper tutorial in glazing techniques to enhance patterns and textures. Benefits of this course include a continuous learning experience guided by a single instructor, an additional glazing session mid-term enabling the greater development of glazing skills, time to explore personal ideas, a well rounded ceramics education, an opportunity to have a few pieces fired in gas kiln, and more! All tools and materials included. Adults 18+Ce nouveau cours de 12 semaines est conçu pour être une base en céramique couvrant une variété de techniques de tourner sur la roue et de faconnage a la main. L'élève apprendra les bases des deux méthodes de production de céramique pour créer des pièces fonctionnelles et décoratives. La classe expérimentera différents styles de décoration en utilisant des motifs, des embellissements et des couleurs pour améliorer le travail. Il y aura un tutoriel plus profond dans les techniques de vitrage pour améliorer les textures. Les avantages de ce cours comprennent une expérience d'apprentissage continue guidée par un seul instructeur, une session de vitrage supplémentaire à mi-parcours permettant le plus grand développement des compétences de vitrage, le temps d'explorer des idées personnelles, une éducation en céramique bien arrondie, une occasion de faire cuire quelques pièces en four à gaz, et plus encore! Tous les outils et matériaux inclus. Adultes 18 ans et plus.

Adult Handbuilding . General Mon 2:00pm Façonnage pour adultes - générale lun 14h00 Vanessa Villarreal English / Anglais Monday/Lundi 2:00 PM 4:30 PM 09/09/2024 10/28/2024 344 Register – Inscrire In this 6 week class the student will learn the basics of handbuilding for both functional and decorative ceramics. The class will experiment with different decorating styles using patterns, embellishments, and underglaze colors and slips to enhance the work. There will be a deeper tutorial in glazing and decorating techniques to enhance patterns and textures on the students work. 10kg of clay included, with more available for purchase. No prerequisite. Ages 16 to Adult. Please bring an apron to protect your clothes.Dans ce cours de 6 semaines, l'instructeur montrera la base du façonnage pour la céramique à la fois utilitaire et décorative. Le groupe expérimentera aves les styles de décoration, en se servant de motifs, d'appliqués et de couleurs de sous glaçures et d'engobe pour améliorer leur travail. Il y aura des travaux dirigés approfondis sur les techniques de glaçure et de décoration pour rehausser les motifs et les textures sur les travaux des étudiants. 10 kg d'argile inclus, avec plus disponible à l'achat. Aucun pré-requis. À partir de 16 ans.

Adult Handbuilding - Intro to Ceramics 6:30pm Intro à la céramique pour adultes mar 18h30 Vanessa Villarreal English / Anglais Tuesday/Mardi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 10/29/2024 12/03/2024 344 Register – Inscrire This 6 week class is the perfect introduction to ceramics; students will learn the basics of working with clay through handbuilding. The class will teach you about clay, studio safety, and a variety of handbuilding and surface decoration techniques establishing a strong foundation with the material. We recommend this class to anyone looking to get started making pottery, it is a great first class in your ceramic education. 10kg of clay included. No prerequisite. Ages 16 to AdultCe cours de 6 semaines est une introduction à la céramique; les élèves apprendront les bases du travail de l'argile grâce à la fabrication à la main. Le cours vous apprendra sur l'argile, la sécurité en studio et une variété de techniques de construction à la main et de décoration de surface établissant une base solide avec le matériau. Nous recommandons ce cours à tous ceux qui cherchent à se lancer dans la poterie, c'est un excellent premier cours dans votre éducation en céramique. 10kg d'argile inclus. Aucun prérequis. À partir de 16 ans.

Adult Wheel . Level 1+ Mon 6:30pm Tour niveau 1+ pour adultes lun 18h30 Emma Gauthier English / Anglais Monday/Lundi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 11/11/2024 12/16/2024 344 Register – Inscrire This course is aimed at students who have taken level 1 wheel and have a basic understanding of wheel throwing but want to focus on improving their ability to center and throw consistently. Class duration 2.5 hours for 6 consecutive weeks. The class will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing from centering to pulling walls to trimming. Materials included. Prerequisite: Level 1 wheel. Ages:16 to adultCe cours est pour les étudiants qui ont pris le tour de niveau 1 et qui ont une compréhension de base du tourner, mais qui souhaitent se concentrer sur l'amélioration de leur capacité à centrer et à tourner de manière cohérente. Durée du cours: 2,5 heures pendant 6 semaines consécutives. Le cours couvrira les principes fondamentaux du tourner, du centrage, etc. Materiaux inclus. Prérequis: Tour Niveau 1. 16-adulte

About Our History The Gloucester Pottery School was founded in 1991 by Rosemary Swan. We are an incorporated not-for-profit organization with a volunteer Board of Directors. ​ We have grown from a very small entity operating out of a basement studio in the Cyrville Community Centre. Over the years we expanded into the whole of CCC’s basement. In June of 2009 we were able to expand still further when we moved to the new Shenkman Arts Centre. ​ Our Facility The Gloucester Pottery School is the largest and best equipped ceramics studio in the region. Our school has 3 classrooms, 22 electric potters wheels, 4 electric kilns, a Bailey Gas Kiln, a pugmill, slab roller, and a wall extruder along with a great selection of hand tools. We take cleanliness very seriously, we have state-of-the-art air filtration system, all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned after each booking and the floors are professionally surfaced frequently. Our Programs We offer pottery courses for adults, teens, and children. In addition, we have Parent and Me for 6 – 10 year olds to participate with a parent or guardian. Gloucester Pottery School also offers Summer Camps for children and teens, professional pottery workshops by visiting artists and we give workshops for numerous groups including at present: Children’s Birthday Parties, youth organizations, Corporate Team Building, School classes and for Special Occasions as well as Special Needs groups. Private lessons are also available. We operate the Dust Evans Gallery which showcases six professional artists each year. Rosemary Swan From the Founding Director: “It is well known that there are more than creative benefits to pottery making. The very act of focusing on a given project you are creating actually frees the mind from the cares of the world you may be carrying and in turn can act as a therapy. This focus also allows your creative process to come into play and then there is the added bonus of having this special piece that is truly your own work, be there for others to enjoy and as a reminder of what you can achieve.” Our Partners and Sponsors We gratefully acknowledge the support of: ​ T hrough this grant the Gloucester Pottery School improved accessibility of the school removing several of the barriers to ceramic education in Ottawa. The school’s mandate states that the school will provide pottery courses and provide a welcoming space and in a facility with equipment of the highest possible health and safety standards. This project has allowed the school to more fully fulfill it’s mandate than it has previously been able to. In the past ceramics education at GPS and other studios in the region has b een limited (by cost and physic al building spaces) to those that are able to enter the spaces and use the existing equipment/studio. With this project and by purchasing adjustable height tables, an adjustable height barrier free adaptive pottery wheel and by installing barrier free sinks Gloucester Pottery School has opened up ceramics education to a greater portion of the community. This project has also improved the ergonomics and health of safety for many more of the students. Project Completed December 2021. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the City of Ottawa Cultural Facilities Fund for funding our project: Improvements to Gloucester Pottery School Accessibility Board of Directors Gloucester Pottery School is an incorporated not-for-profit organization with a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is currently looking for new members that can assist in the continued success adn growth of the school. We are always seeking individuals with legal, financials, non-profit, governance experience. Priority given to individuals from equity seeking groups. Please fill out the form below if you would like to discuss this opportunity. We’d love to hear from you! Shenkman Arts Center | 245 Centrum Blvd. | Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1 Admin: 613-424-2888 | email ​ Submit Thanks for submitting!

Throwing Intensive with Linda Taylor Sat Aug 10 ​ Linda Taylor English / Anglais Sat 10:00 AM 3:30 PM 08/10/2024 ​ 129 Register – Inscrire This full day workshop with Linda Taylor is solely about improving and developing your skills on the wheel, rather than making pots to keep. Each pot will be thrown and then dissected to see areas to improve upon. Emphasis will be on throwing bigger and more evenly, with a goal of making pots with less excess clay to trim. There will be no trimming and glazing - but lots of throwing with the instructor there to help advance and fine tune your throwing skills. Prerequisite: Must have completed at least one Wheel level 1 session. All clay is included and will be recycled. The workshop will run for 2.5 hours, break 30 minutes for lunch (12:30-1:00pm, please bring your lunch) and resume for another 2.5 hours.Cet atelier d'une journée avec Linda Taylor complète vise uniquement à améliorer et à développer vos compétences sur la tour, plutôt que de fabriquer des pots à conserver. Chaque pot sera tourné puis disséqué pour voir les domaines à améliorer. L'accent sera mis sur le tourner plus gros et plus uniformément, dans le but de fabriquer des pots avec moins d'excès d'argile à tournasser. Il n'y aura pas de tournasser ni de vitrage - mais beaucoup de tournage avec l'instructeur pour vous aider à progresser et à affiner vos compétences de tournage. Prérequis : niveau de tour 1 ou supérieur. Toute l'argile est incluse et sera recyclé. L'atelier durera 2,5 heures, fera une pause de 30 minutes pour le diner (de 12h30 à 13h00, veuillez apporter votre diner) et reprendra pendant 2,5 heures supplémentaires.

Cancellation Policies Cancellation Policy Make-up classes Gloucester Pottery School does not substitute or provide make-up classes. If you miss a class, your instructor will ensure your work is at an appropriate state that allows you to continue with the class structure the following week(s). Cancellation policy for class or workshop enrollment For all class refunds requested, an Administrative Fee of $25+HST will apply even if refund is credited to your account. No refunds are given unless the request is made 7 days before the 1st class is due to commence, unless it is due to a provincial or Ottawa Public Health mandated closure. Refunds will be processed within 21 days of the refund request. No refunds are given for specialized Professional Workshops, where an outside artist is brought in to present. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any program or activity due to low enrollment or inclement weather. A full refund will be provided for cancelled classes and every attempt will be made to re-schedule postponed classes. Refunds for purchased goods: for clay or toolkits Refunds will be issued within 30 days of purchase. Unused item and proof of purchase receipt must be presented in order to receive a refund. Returned cheques An admin fee will be imposed for all returned cheques and could result in refusal of future participation. Covid 19 Class Policies In the event of a provincially or Ottawa Public Health mandated closure occurring prior to the start of the course, you will be given the choice of a full course credit on your account or a full refund for your class. If the closure occurs once the course is in progress, you will be given the choice of a pro-rated course credit or refund for the remainder of your classes. We will waive our administrative fee for courses cancelled due to a provincial or Ottawa Public Health mandated closure. If we have to cancel a single class of your course due to an Ottawa Public Health Covid closure of the Shenkman Arts Center, we will extend your course by 1 week to make up the class. If the make-up date at the end of the session does not fit the student’s schedule we will offer make up glazing sessions that they can sign up for. (*glazing class is the last class of each course).

FAQ Programs Registration Clay & Firing Hours & Location Do you offer private lessons? This programming is currently on hold due to high volume of full session classes, lack of instructors, and studio space availability. Please contact the studio office for specific requests. Do you have open studio time or a membership program? No, the Gloucester Pottery School operates solely as a school and the studio is not available for public use outside of class time. Do you offer make-up lessons for classes missed? Make-up lessons or substitute classes are not offered. However, if you have missed your last glazing class, arrangements can be made with the studio office to have you attend an alternate glazing class if available. If you cannot join another glazing class, we will happily glaze your pieces for you with your selected glazes. If you have missed a wheel throwing or trimming class, please contact the office so we can make arrangments for either extra pieces to be thrown or trimmed for you. Where can I find examples of kids projects to choose from for birthdays and workshops? On the Book a Party - Children's Handbuilding Party page of our website you will find a gallery of sample projects your child can choose from for a birthday party or workshop. When will my pottery be ready for pick up? Pottery will be ready approximately 3 weeks from: - The last day of class (for students enrolled in a full session) - The day of drop off (for clients who have brought in pots outside of class time) - The day of the birthday or workshop Please note that you will receive an email from our Studio Manager when the pieces are ready to be picked up. We recommend checking your junk/spam folder and calling the studio office if you have not heard from us after 3 weeks. What happens if I miss my glazing class? The instructor/technician can glaze the pieces for you. If you know in advance you will be missing the class, choose the colours ahead of time and we can get them glazed and fired with the rest of the class. Otherwise follow up studio manager regarding what you want to do. You can take your bisqueware home and bring them to a future glazing class in the next session you are registered in. You can sign up for a glazing session. Due to our packed schedules, glazing sessions have been scheduled Wednesday mornings (10am-12pm) at the end of each session. You can contact Studio manager to register. We recommend this for students who have experience glazing. First timers will struggle in a glazing session as we may not have an instructor available to teach them the basics. How do I register for a course, workshop, camp, One Night on the Wheel, birthday party, etc? On our website you can visit the Register page which will give you the options of registering for Classes, Camps, One Nights, and Glazing Sessions. When you click on the ‘Register’ button, you will be redirected to our programming website to complete and process your registration. For birthdays, you would visit our “Book a Party” page and follow the prompts for selecting a time slot and payment. How do I know if there is room in a class or workshop? Courses may be noted as Full or Almost Full, but these notations are updated manually and may not be indicative of the actual availability in a class. It is best to check our programming site for up-to-date enrollment numbers. To check enrollment numbers on our programming site, click the ‘Register’ button for a course you are interested in. This will redirect you to our programing site where more information and number of spots remaining in a course will be noted. How old do I have to be to use the wheel? The minimum age for enrolling in a wheel class or camp is 12 years old. Can I register my child for Pottery and Dance summer camps? The Pottery and Dance camps are run through the City of Ottawa, with the Gloucester Pottery School hosting the pottery portion of the day. All registration for Pottery and Dance camps must be done through the City of Ottawa recreation website. Please note that GPS does not have access to your City of Ottawa account or personal information. Can I fire clay from outside the studio? No, only clay purchased from our studio will be fired in our kilns. Can I buy clay to work with at home? Only active students can buy clay to work with at home. It is recommended that they follow the class timeline in terms of firings, to ensure their pieces are completed before the glazing class which is the last day of classes in the 6-week session. What is included in the cost of clay? The bisque firing is included, but there are additional fees should you be unable to complete your pots during class time. Are the glazes used at Gloucester Pottery School food safe? Yes, unless mentioned otherwise by the instructor, all glazes are food, microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe. What are the Gloucester Pottery School’s hours? Our administrative hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-2:30pm. Emails and phone calls will be answered during this time. There will be additional hours outside of these times for pottery pickups, which will be noted in the communication you receive from the Studio Manager once the pieces are ready for pickup. Where is the Gloucester Pottery School located? We are on the lower level of the Shenkman Arts Centre (245 Centrum Blvd, Orleans): - From the upper main entrance on Centrum Blvd, go down the grand staircase and our school will be in the back left corner behind the galleries. - From the rear main entrance on Brisebois (across from the Holiday Inn hotel), walk past the galleries and turn right.