Child Half Day Camp Aug 17-21 @ 10am-12pm Camp d'enfants demi-jour 17-21 août 10h00-12h00 Bilingual / Bilingue Mon-Fri/Lun-Ven 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 8/17/2026 8/21/2026 229 Register – Inscrire A fun week of pottery creation, where each day for two hours your child will learn the fundamental handbuilding skills (pinch pot, coil, and slab rolling) to create a unique project. Projects will be fired and available to pick up 4 weeks after camp - parents/guardians will be notified via email. Ages 6-13. Une semaine amusante de création de poterie, où chaque jour, pendant deux heures, votre enfant apprendra les techniques fondamentales de la faconnage (pince pot, les colombins, et le roulement) pour créer un projet unique. Les projets seront cuits et pourront être récupérés 4 semaines après le camp - les parents / tuteurs seront informés par courriel. 6 à 13 ans. $

We have been hard at work creating new projects you can do from your own home whenever is convenient for you.  The kits include all of the clay and tools you will need and we provide you with a great video tutorial to guide you through your project.  When complete return your project to us and we will glaze and fire it.  We will contact you when your finished project is ready for pickup. Take Home Kits Get your hands dirty and explore your creativity at Gloucester Pottery School this year! Welcome to our Take Home Kits page. We have been hard at work creating new projects you can do from your own home whenever is convenient for you. The kits include all of the clay and tools you will need and we provide you with a great video tutorial to guide you through your project. When complete return your project to us and we will glaze and fire it. We will contact you when your finished project is ready for pickup. Register for Summer Camps Register for Classes We don’t have any products to show here right now.

Gloucester Pottery School's cancellation policy for classes, workshops and parties. 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).

One Night on Wheel Fri Sept 25 @ 6:30pm Une nuit sur la tour Elizabeth Bigelow English / Anglais Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 9/25/2026 9/25/2026 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. What to expect:- The first 20-30 minutes will be a demonstration- The next 1 to 2 hours will be spent throwing pots on the wheel ? the whole class together at first so the instructor can ensure everyone?s successful first pot, and then students can continue at their own pace- The last 20-30 minutes the student will be instructed on how to clean their work stations ? an important part of the pottery making process to maintain a safe and healthy studio environmentAfter the workshop our technicians will trim and fire your pieces and they will be ready for you to pick up in 3 weeks. This workshop is open to clients 16 years and older. No previous experience required. All materials included. $99 +HST each. Come and relax while experiencing the joy of clay.Êtes-vous intéressez à essayer la poterie sur le tour? Voici votre chance de profiter d'une soirée découverte sur le tour, dans un atelier de deux heures et demi. À quoi s'attendre :- Les 20 à 30 premières minutes seront consacrées à une démonstration.- Les 1 à 2 heures suivantes seront consacrées au tournage des pots. Au début, toute la classe se réunira pour que l'instructeur puisse s'assurer que chacun réussisse son premier pot. Ensuite, les élèves pourront continuer à leur rythme.- Les 20 à 30 dernières minutes, les élèves apprendront à nettoyer leur poste de travail, une étape importante du processus de poterie pour maintenir un environnement d'atelier sain et sécuritaire.Les projets seront émaillés et cuits pour les participants et ils seront prêts à être récupérés trois semaines plus tard. Venez et vous détendre tout en découvrant la joie de l'argile. Cet atelier est ouvert aux clients de 16 ans et plus. Aucune expérience préalable requise. Matériels inclus. 99$ pour chaque. $

Teens Only! Wheel 1 Camp Aug 10-14 @10am-3pm Camp d'ados tour niveau 1 10-14 août 10h-15h00 Emma Gauthier Bilingual / Bilingue Mon-Fri/lun-ven 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 8/10/2026 8/14/2206 469 Register – Inscrire Attention teens! Get ready for a day of creativity and fun in our Full Day Teen Wheel camp — no adults allowed! This workshop is designed specifically for young aspiring potters, providing ample time to immerse yourself in the art of wheel throwing. Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on refining your throwing techniques while learning several exciting surface decoration methods. Before working on your thrown pieces, you'll practice your skills on tiles, allowing you to experiment with textures, colors, and designs in a supportive environment. Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you build confidence in your abilities and gain practical skills that you can carry forward in your pottery journey. Not only will you create unique pieces, but you'll also engage in a variety of fun activities with fellow teens who share your passion for clay. Join us for a fantastic day of learning, laughter, and artistic expression! No experience required. There will be a 30 minute lunch break, so please pack a lunch. Avis aux ados ! Préparez-vous pour une journée de créativité et de fun à notre camp de poterie, seulement pour les ados! Cet atelier est conçu spécialement pour les jeunes potiers et leur offre tout le temps nécessaire pour s'immerger dans l'art du tournage. Tout au long de la journée, vous aurez l'occasion de perfectionner vos techniques de tournage et d'apprendre différentes méthodes de décoration de surface. Avant de travailler sur vos pièces, vous vous entraînerez sur des carreaux, ce qui vous permettra d'expérimenter textures, couleurs et motifs dans une ambiance conviviale. Nos instructeurs expérimentés vous guideront à chaque étape, vous aidant à gagner en confiance et à acquérir des compétences pratiques qui vous serviront tout au long de votre parcours en poterie. Vous créerez des pièces uniques et participerez à diverses activités ludiques avec d'autres ados qui partagent votre passion pour la terre. Rejoignez-nous pour une journée fantastique d'apprentissage, de rires et d'expression artistique ! Aucune expérience requise. Il y aura une pause de 30 minutes pour diner, veuillez donc apporter votre diner. $

One Night Handbuilding - Mugs - Fri Sept 11 @ 6:30pm Une nuit de façonnage Samantha Mottahed English / Anglais Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 9/11/2026 9/11/2026 99 Register – Inscrire An opportunity to try something new with this single evening handbuilding workshop. In this week?s workshop, students will explore their creativity through handbuilt mugs! Once the form is created, the student will be instructed on how to decorate it using various techniques which may include wax inlay, sgraffito, slip trailing, or carving.Price includes 2.5 hours of instruction, all materials, tools, and the glazing and firing by our technicians. Projects will be ready for pick up in approximately 3 weeks (participants will be notified via email). This workshop is open to clients 16 years and older.Une occasion d'essayer quelque chose de nouveau avec cet atelier de façonnage à la main d'une seule soirée. Dans l'atelier de cette semaine, les élèves exploreront leur créativité à travers les tasses! Une fois la tasse créée, l'étudiant sera informé de la façon de le décorer en utilisant diverses techniques qui peuvent inclure l'incrustation de cire, le sgraffito, le glissement ou la sculpture.Le prix comprend 2,5 heures d'instruction, tous les matériaux, les outils, le émaillage et la cuisson par nos techniciens. Les projets seront prêts à être récupérés dans environ 3 semaines (les participants seront informés par courriel). Cet atelier est ouvert aux clients de 16 ans et plus. $

Handbuilding Level 1 Wed 6:30pm Façonnage pour adultes - niveau 1 mer 18h30 Samantha Mottahed English / Anglais Wednesday/mercredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 9/02/2026 10/14/2026 359 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. $

Teen / Adult Wheel Throwing 101 Aug 17-21 @1pm-3pm Camp d'ados/adultes tour niveau 1 17-21 aout 13h00-15h00 Emma Gauthier Bilingual / Bilingue Mon-Fri/lun-ven 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 8/17/2026 8/21/2026 269 Register – Inscrire Have you always wanted to try pottery? Now is your perfect chance! Join us for our ½ Day Wheel Throwing 101 camp, designed specifically for beginners with no prior experience. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to dive into the world of pottery, where you can discover the joy of creating with clay in a fun and supportive environment.With the camp running for five consecutive days, you?ll benefit from consistent learning and practice, allowing you to progress more rapidly than traditional weekly classes. Each day builds on the last, providing you with the chance to develop your skills at the potter's wheel without the long waits between sessions.Throughout the camp, you?ll learn essential techniques such as centering the clay and forming basic pot shapes, guided by our experienced instructors who are dedicated to helping you succeed. You?ll have plenty of hands-on practice, allowing you to experiment and gain confidence in your abilities.Whether you're looking for a new creative outlet or simply want to explore the possibilities of pottery, this camp is the perfect way to start your journey. Don?t miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and begin making your own unique pottery pieces! No experience required. There will be a 30 minutes lunch break - please pack a lunch.Vous avez toujours rêvé de vous initier à la poterie ? C'est le moment idéal ! Rejoignez-nous pour notre camp d'initiation au tournage (demi-journée), spécialement conçu pour les débutants sans aucune expérience. Cet atelier vous offre une occasion unique de plonger dans l'univers de la poterie et de découvrir le plaisir de créer avec l'argile dans une ambiance conviviale et stimulante.Le camp se déroule sur cinq jours consécutifs, vous permettant ainsi de bénéficier d'un apprentissage et d'une pratique réguliers, et de progresser plus rapidement qu'avec des cours hebdomadaires classiques. Chaque journée s'appuie sur la précédente, vous offrant la possibilité de développer vos compétences au tour de potier sans les longues attentes entre les séances.Tout au long du camp vous apprendrez les techniques essentielles, comme le centrage de l'argile et le façonnage de formes de base, sous la supervision de nos instructeurs expérimentés, soucieux de votre réussite. Vous aurez de nombreuses occasions de pratiquer, ce qui vous permettra d'expérimenter et de gagner en confiance.Que vous recherchiez une nouvelle activité créative ou que vous souhaitiez simplement explorer les possibilités de la poterie, ce stage est le point de départ idéal. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de laisser libre cours à votre créativité et de créer vos propres pièces de poterie uniques ! Aucune expérience n?est requise. Une pause pour diner de 30 minutes est prévue ; veuillez apporter votre repas. $

Find the answers to our most commonly asked questions about our programs, registration, services, hours and location. 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.

Teen/Adult Wheel Level 1 Sun 1:30pm Tour ados/adultes niveau 1 dim 13h30 Andree Pilon-McCullough English / Anglais Sunday/dimanche 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 9/13/2026 10/25/2026 309 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 $

Child Half Day Camp Aug 17-21 @ 1pm-3pm Camp d'enfants demi-jour 17-21 août 13h00-15h00 Bilingual / Bilingue Mon-Fri/Lun-Ven 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 8/17/2026 8/21/2026 229 Register – Inscrire A fun week of pottery creation, where each day for two hours your child will learn the fundamental handbuilding skills (pinch pot, coil, and slab rolling) to create a unique project. Projects will be fired and available to pick up 4 weeks after camp - parents/guardians will be notified via email. Ages 6-13. Une semaine amusante de création de poterie, où chaque jour, pendant deux heures, votre enfant apprendra les techniques fondamentales de la faconnage (pince pot, les colombins, et le roulement) pour créer un projet unique. Les projets seront cuits et pourront être récupérés 4 semaines après le camp - les parents / tuteurs seront informés par courriel. 6 à 13 ans. $

One Night Handbuilding - Vase - Fri Oct 9 @ 6:30pm Une nuit de façonnage Samantha Mottahed English / Anglais Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 10/09/2026 10/09/2026 99 Register – Inscrire In this week's workshop students will create a graceful vase, the perfect project to add something special to your home for the spring. The students will roll slabs to construct the vase form, and are encouraged to use their creativity to customize and decorate it.Price includes 2.5 hours of instruction, all materials, tools, and the glazing and firing by our technicians. Projects will be ready for pick up in approximately 3-4 weeks (participants will be notified via email). This workshop is open to clients 16 years and older.Lors de l'atelier de cette semaine, les élèves créeront un vase élégant, un projet idéal pour embellir votre intérieur pour le printemps. Les élèves rouleront des plaques pour construire le vase et seront encouragés à laisser libre cours à leur créativité pour le personnaliser et le décorer.Le prix comprend 2,5 heures d'instruction, tous les matériaux, les outils, le émaillage et la cuisson par nos techniciens. Les projets seront prêts à être récupérés dans environ 3-4 semaines (les participants seront informés par courriel). Cet atelier est ouvert aux clients de 16 ans et plus. $