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One Night of Handbuilding - Vase - Fri Jul 31 @ 6:30pm Une nuit de façonnage Samantha Mottahed English / Anglais Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 7/31/2026 7/31/2026 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 summer. 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 l'ete. 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. $

One Night Handbuilding - Mugs - Fri Aug 7 @ 6:30pm Une nuit de façonnage Samantha Mottahed English / Anglais Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 8/07/2026 8/07/2026 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. $

Do you have a suggestion for a class or workshop? Is there a visiting artist you would love to see at GPS? Feedback you would like to share? Or any other questions or comment?  Send us a message. Contact Us Where in Ottawa is Gloucester Pottery School: The Gloucester Pottery School is on the lower level of the Shenkman Arts Center, 245 Centrum Boulevard in Orleans, Ottawa’s east-end. It’s just 15 minutes from downtown, 18 minutes from Rockland and just a few minutes walk from OC Transpo’s Orléans Station at Place d’Orléans. The closest major intersection is St. Joseph Boulevard and Place d’Orléans Drive. Driving Directions: Directions from West: Take HWY-417 E. Keep left to take Regional Road 174 E toward Orléans/Rockland. Take the Place d’Orléans exit. Turn left onto Place d’Orléans Drive. Turn left onto Centrum Boulevard. The Shenkman Arts Centre is on the left. Directions from East: Take HWY 17 W. Continue on Regional Road 174 W. Exit at Tenth Line Road. Turn left at Tenth Line Road. Turn right at St Joseph Boulevard. Turn right at Prestone Drive. Turn left at Centrum Boulevard. The Shenkman Arts Centre is on the right. Shenkman Hours: M onday to Friday – 8:30ampm-10:00 pm Saturday to Sunday – 8:30 am to 8:00 pm The following days are statutory or declared holidays by the City of Ottawa. The Shenkman Arts Centre will be closed on the following dates: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day Shenkman Arts Center Location in Shenkman Arts Center: The Gloucester Pottery School is on the lower level of the Shenkman Arts Center. If you followed the above driving directions and are travelling East on Centrum Boulevard you will want to turn down the driveway on your left just before you reach the Shenkman Arts Center. Drive towards the Holiday Inn and park in the lot directly at the rear of the Shenkman Arts Center. Enter our building through the Shenkman entrance off the parking lot, the entrance is right between 1H and 1J on the map. You can walk straight ahead past Trinity Galleries turning right just after our Dust Evans Gallery and you will see our entrance. 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 We’d love to hear from you! Shenkman Arts Center | 245 Centrum Blvd. | Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1 Admin: 613-424-2888 | email Subject Submit Thanks for submitting! REACH US DIRECTLY: Chantale McGrat h (for inquiries regarding courses and programs, exhibitions, equipment, teaching opportunities, artistic events): director@gloucesterpotteryschool.com Do you have a suggestion for a class or workshop? Is there a visiting artist you would love to see at GPS? Feedback you would like to share? Or any other questions or comment? Send us a message.

Teen / Adult Handbuilding Aug 24-28 @1pm-3pm Camp d'ados/adultes faconnages 24-28 août 13h00-15h00 Samantha Mottahed English / Anglais Mon-Fri/lun-ven 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 8/24/2026 8/28/2026 269 Register – Inscrire A creative 1 week handbuilding camp where the student will learn and practice various handbuilding techniques to make up to five projects. This intensive learning environment with daily lessons will not only be fun, but will help build a great foundation for further classes. Beginners are welcome, as well as those with previous experience who are looking to hone their skills. Our technicians will glaze the pots afterwards. Pottery is ready for pick up 3-4 weeks after camp. Ages 12yrs and up. Materials included. Un camp de faconnage intensif d'une semaine où l'étudiant apprendra et pratiquera les techniques du faconnage a la main. Cet environnement d'apprentissage intensif avec des leçons quotidiennes ne sera pas seulement amusant, mais aidera à construire une excellente base pour d'autres cours. Les débutants sont les bienvenus, ainsi que ceux qui ont une expérience antérieure et qui cherchent à perfectionner leurs compétences. Nos techniciens glaceront ensuite les pots. La poterie est prête à être ramassée 3-4 semaines après le camp. 12 ans et plus. Matériaux inclus. $

One Night of Handbuilding - Plant Pot - Fri Jul 10 @ 6:30pm Une nuit de façonnage Vanessa Villarreal English / Anglais Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 7/10/2026 7/10/2026 99 Register – Inscrire In this week's workshop, the instructor will teach students how to create a slab-rolled plant pot and embellish it with decorative techniques which may include appliqué's, texturing, etc. Come create something beautiful and functional in perfect time for spring!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). 16 yrs +Dans l'atelier de cette semaine, l'instructrice expliquera aux étudiants comment créer un pot de plante et l'embellir avec les techniques décoratives commes les appliqués, la texturation, etc.Le prix comprend 2,5 heures d'instruction, tous les matériaux, outils ainsi que l'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). 16 ans + $

One Night on Wheel Fri Jun 19 @ 6:30pm Une nuit sur la tour Emma Gauthier Bilingual / Bilingue Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 6/19/2026 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. $

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.

One Night Handbuilding - Mugs - Fri Aug 21 @ 6:30pm Une nuit de façonnage Samantha Mottahed English / Anglais Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 8/21/2026 8/21/2026 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! 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! 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. $

Teen/Adult Wheel Level 1 - Sat @ 10:00am Tour ados/adultes niveau 1 sam 10h00 James Thorne English / Anglais Saturday/samedi 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 7/11/2026 8/15/2026 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. 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 $

One Night Handbuilding - Mugs - Fri Jun 19 @ 6:30pm Une nuit de façonnage Vanessa Villarreal English / Anglais Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 6/19/2026 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. $

Teen / Adult Wheel Throwing 101 Jul 20-24 @1pm-3pm Camp d'ados/adultes tour niveau 1 20-24 juillet 13h00-15h00 Sisko Capurro English / Anglais Mon-Fri/lun-ven 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 7/20/2026 7/24/2026 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. $

One Night on Wheel Fri Jul 24 @ 6:30pm Une nuit sur la tour Karen Kurtrock English / Anglais Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 7/24/2026 7/24/2026 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. After the workshop our technicians will trim and fire your TWO favourite 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. $99 +HST each.Êtes-vous intéressez à essayer la poterie sur le tour? Voici votre chance de profiter d'une soirée découverte sur le tour, dans un atelier de deux heures et demi. DEUX de tes projets seront émaillés et cuits pour les participants et ils seront prêts à être récupérés trois semaines plus tard. Venez et vous détendre tout en découvrant la joie de l'argile. Cet atelier est ouvert aux clients de 16 ans et plus. matériels inclus. 99$ pour chaque. $