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Party Terms and Conditions Terms of Service - Children's Birthday Parties Event bookings are a total of 2 hours in length. All participants are asked to arrive no more than 5 minutes before the booking time and wait outside the GPS doors for your party host who will bring your group in together and are expected to leave promptly at the end of the booking time. If departure from our space is delayed, an additional penalty fee of $50.00 per 15 mins will be added to the remaining balance of the booking. Additionally, if the room is left in a state where staff will have to perform clean up outside of their regular duties, a cleaning surcharge of $50.00 will be applied to the remaining balance of the booking. ​ The party price includes 8 participants. Additional participants are $25 each. The maximum number of participants for parties is 12. ​ Our school will be offering regular programming during the party’s duration. We ask that you be respectful of these classes and monitor noise levels to mitigate interruption. ​ The staff leading the event are responsible for the education and instruction of the pottery project and to ensure the event runs smoothly and to schedule. All questions and concerns outside of that scope should be directed to the Studio Manager: studiomanager@gloucesterpotteryschool.com . ​ The Gloucester Pottery School kindly requests the use of masks for the continued safety of our staff and students. If needed, masks can be provided to participants when they enter the studio. ​ An invoice will be sent to you through GPS ' website on Tuesday following the party for the balance of the fees including any additional fees such as extra participants . ​ Cancellation policy: For all 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 event booking 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. ​ FAQ Where do we meet for our party? You will gather with your guests outside the doors to Gloucester Pottery School. Your party host will greet you 5 minutes before the party start time and bring you into the school. ​ Is there a separate room for cake and gifts? All activities are held within the same room. After the construction portion of the party, work tables will be cleaned to help transition the space for cake/gifts. ​ Can I bring food to the event? Due to time limitations, it is recommended that cake be the only food served during post project construction time. Do not forget to bring any plates, utensils or any other tableware needed. ​ Is there access to a refrigerator? No, the studio is not equipped with a refrigerator for client use. ​ Can I book additional time for the party? The total duration of the party is 2 hours. No extra time is available. ​ Can I bring my own decorations? Our school is an active studio, to help preserve our space we ask that no outside decorations are brought to the event. The uniqueness of a party at Gloucester Pottery School is the opportunity to have a party in a pottery classroom, it is not a “party room”. There are a few elements the school adds for parties to personalize the event. ​ Can I bring balloons? Due to the nature of the studio we ask that no balloons are brought, there are many items that could be bumped and broken, individuals with latex allergies, etc. ​ Can non-participants attend the event? Only participants and the host parents will be allowed in the classroom. Exceptions are made for those participants who require additional support to be present. Parents/guardians of participants are welcome to wait by the lower level art galleries for the duration of the event. ​ When will the pieces be ready for pickup? It will take approximately 3 weeks for the projects to be completed. Once all of the pieces are ready for pickup, the birthday organizer will be contacted by email through our website with pickup instructions. All pieces are to be picked up by the organizer and it is their responsibility to distribute the finished pieces to each participant. ​ Terms of Service - Adult Group Events Due to equipment and facility limitations, adult group events are limited to a maximum of 7 participants. All pieces will need to be fired twice and glazed before they can be brought home. This process will take approximately 3 weeks. Once all of the pieces are ready for pickup, the event organizer will be contacted by email with pickup instructions. All pieces are to be picked up by the organizer and it is their responsibility to distribute the finished pieces to each participant. Event bookings are a total of 2 hours in length. All participants are asked to arrive no more than 5 minutes before the booking time and are expected to leave promptly at the end of the booking time. If departure from our space is delayed, an additional penalty fee of $50.00 per 15 mins will be added to the remaining balance of the booking. An invoice of the remaining balance will be sent to the event organizer the Tuesday following the event. ​ Our school will be offering regular programming during the party’s duration. We ask that you be respectful of these classes and monitor noise levels to mitigate interruption. ​ The staff leading the event are responsible for the education and instruction of the pottery project and to ensure the event runs smoothly and to schedule. All questions and concerns outside of that scope should be directed to the Studio Manager: studiomanager@gloucesterpotteryschool.com . ​ The Gloucester Pottery School kindly requests the use of masks for the continued safety of our staff and students. If needed, masks can be provided to participants when they enter the studio. ​ Cancellation policy: For all 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 event booking 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. ​ ​

One Night on Wheel Fri Aug 2 @ 6:30pm ​ James Thorne English / Anglais Friday/Vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 08/02/2024 ​ 99 Register – Inscrire Have you wanted to try making pottery on the wheel? Here is your opportunity to enjoy one evening discovering the art of throwing clay during this 2.5 hour workshop. After the workshop our technicians will trim and fire your pieces and they will be ready for you to pick up in 3 weeks. Come and relax while experiencing the joy of clay. This workshop is open to clients 16 years and older. All materials included. $99 +HST each. Êtes-vous intéressez à essayer la poterie sur le tour? Voici votre chance de profiter d'une soirée découverte sur le tour, dans un atelier de deux heures et demi. Les projets seront émaillés et cuits pour les participants et ils seront prêts à être récupérés trois semaines plus tard. Venez et vous détendre tout en découvrant la joie de l'argile. Cet atelier est ouvert aux clients de 16 ans et plus. matériels inclus. 99$ pour chaque.

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.

Tools our staff recommend Students have been asking for years for a list of tools. This is not an extensive list but it is a few of our favourites and we will work on adding more. Each image links to where you can buy it. Textured Rolling Pins GPS has several different rolling pins like these in our studio we order from Sharon Hoppe Designs Solid Falcon rolling pin Large solid wooden rolling pin Bamboo Brush These brushes are our favourite for applying slip, underglaze and glaze. Link is to PSH but most pottery stores will carry them in a variety of sizes Hake Brush These brushes are great for covering a large area in slip on glaze. Available at most pottery supply stores Mud Tools Small Shredder These handy little shredders are great for cleaning up rims, leveling out pots and so many other tasks. Blades are replaceable. Also available in a long flat version Mud tools Cutting Wire These are a staff favourite for cutting wires. They wire doesn't kink and these handles are much easier to use than the wood ones. Found at almost all pottery supply stores GR Pottery Forms We have a number of GR Pottery Forms in Room 1 for making plates and trays. Most pottery supply stores will carry them Mud Tools When we set up individual tool kits for classes we made sure to splurge a little and include these. Each colour is a different hardness and they come in a variety of shapes Banding Wheel These are the banding wheels you will find in Room 1. They are really similar to the Shimpo but a bit more affordable. Staff and students love them. MDO Plywood Medium Density Overlay (MDO) Plywood is arguable to best material to work on. It is smooth so no texture when rolling slabs, easy to clean so no dust like canvas, porous so things don't stick too much and very durable. All of our handbuilding tables are topped with it. You can make ware boards, bats and more from it. This material is commonly used by sign painters. It can sometimes be a bit tricky to track down, Home Hardware building centers and other smaller specialized companies will carry it or can order it in. It's a bit pricey but it is worth it.

Adult Wheel Level 2 Thurs 6:30pm Tour niveau 2 pour adultes jeu 18h30 Laraine Pederson English / Anglais Thursday/Jeudi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 07/04/2024 08/08/2024 344 Register – Inscrire In this six week course there is no set curriculum, but rather the experienced student will come with their goals set and the instructor will formulate a project and demonstration plan to help the students achieve these goals - always with a focus on higher quality work. This course is for students who have completed two to three courses on the wheel and who can consistently throw a cylinder, evenly, as high as it is wide. 10kg of clay included, with more available for purchase. Prerequisite Level 1.5. Ages 16 to Adult. Please bring an apron or an old towel to protect your clothes.Dans ce cours de six semaines, il n'y a pas de programme défini, mais plutôt l'étudiant expérimenté viendra avec ses objectifs fixés et l'instructeur formulera un projet et un plan de démonstration pour aider les étudiants à atteindre ces objectifs - toujours en mettant l'accent sur un travail de meilleure qualité. Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants qui ont terminé deux ou trois cours sur le tour et qui peuvent systématiquement tourner un cylindre aussi haut que large. 10 kg d'argile inclus, avec plus disponible à l'achat.. Préalables: Niveau 1.5

Teen/Adult Wheel 1.5 Camp Jul 22-26 @10am-12pm ​ Evelyn Leon English / Anglais Mon-Fri/Lun-Ven 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 07/22/2024 07/26/2024 259 Register – Inscrire An intensive 1 week (Monday to Friday) camp with one of our most experienced instructors. This camp is geared towards those who have taken a few courses and can centre unassisted. Daily lessons in this week-long intensive learning environment are a great way to take your skills to the next level. 12 yrs +. Prerequisite: Wheel level 1Un camp intensif d'une semaine (lundi a vendredi) avec l'un de nos instructeurs les plus expérimentés. Ce camp s'adresse à ceux qui ont suivi quelques cours et peuvent tourner sans aide. Les leçons quotidiennes dans cet environnement d'apprentissage intensif d'une semaine sont un excellent moyen de faire passer vos compétences au niveau supérieur. 12 ans +. Prerequis: Tour niveau 1

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).

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Courses Birthday Parties Summer Camp New Clay Conference Visiting Artist Workshops Exhibitions in Dust Evans Gallery Gas Kiln Firings Soda Kiln Firings One Night Workshops And so much more! Speciality programs like How to Set up a Home Studio Pottery Wheel Rentals Custom 3d printed stamps and cookie cutters ​ Register now Register for Summer Camps! Looking for a fun and creative activity in Ottawa? Why not try your hand at pottery! Whether you're a beginner an experienced artist, we offer plenty of classes and workshops for all skill levels. Get your hands dirty and create something beautiful while enjoying a unique and relaxing experience. What Can I do at Gloucester Pottery School? Parties We offer a variety of pottery birthday parties options for kids, teens, and adults. Our school also hosts school groups, team building events, and holiday parties. Come join us for a fun and creative experience! Call us to explore how we can work together on your next event. More Information Summer Camps Pottery summer camps are a great way to get creative and have fun! Our camps are designed for kids, teens, and adults of all skill levels. Join us this summer for a unique and exciting experience in the world of pottery. Courses Gloucester Pottery School is an incorporated non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors The Gloucester Pottery School is always looking for board member candidates and/or volunteers to help the board with specific tasks (Finance, treasury, legal, governance, strategic thinking, etc.). If you are interested or would like more information please email: kaitlyn@gloucesterpotteryschool.com Room 1 Wheel throwing and handbuilding classroom. Adaptive tables, pottery wheels, custom shelving Room 2 Wheel throwing classroom Room 3 - set up for parties Room 3 all set up for parties. Room 1 Wheel throwing and handbuilding classroom. Adaptive tables, pottery wheels, custom shelving 1/7 Discover your creative side with pottery classes 2024 New Clay Conference Registration is now open for this year's conference. Early Bird tickets available until April 30th. Fri, Oct 25 Richcraft Theatre Shenkman Arts Center New Clay Conference 2024 Oct 25, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EDT – Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EDT Richcraft Theatre Shenkman Arts Center, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON K1E 3W8, Canada Share Buy Tickets

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!

Dust Evans Gallery: Past Exhibitions Get your hands dirty and explore your creativity at Gloucester Pottery School this year! Gloucester Pottery School showcasing the work of six diverse professional artists a year in the Dust Evans Gallery. Exhibitions are visible online and in person at the Shenkman Art Center, the gallery is locating on the lower level next to the City of Ottawa's Trinity Gallery. In the past the gallery has had exhibitions by a a diverse range of artists and moving into our 30th year we will seek to give more Dust Evans Gallery exhibition opportunities to artists in equity-seeking communities. View Current Exhibition Upcoming Exhibitions Jessica Sally-Carrington 2020 Montreal, Quebec https://www.jessicascreatures.com/ Leslie McInally 2017 Cookstown, Ontario https://www.lesleymcinally.com/ Lauren Blakely 2014 Toronto, Ontario http://laurenblakey.com/ Kaitlyn Brennan 2018 Merrickville, Ontario http://www.kaitlynbrennan.com Jen Drysdale 2015 Carp, Ontario https://www.facebook.com/stonewarebyjen/

Glazes Here is the current selection of glazes available. Glaze availability is subject to change and depending on application method glazes may look different.