Gingerbread Houses - Sun Dec 6 @ 1:00pm Atelier maison de pain d'épices Samantha Mottahed English / Anglais Sunday/dimanche 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 12/06/2026 $ 150 Register – Inscrire Gingerbread house workshop for 2! For this special all ages workshop, students will work in pairs to roll out slabs and construct a gingerbread house out of red clay. Students will follow along step by step with their instructor, but are encouraged to get creative with a variety of decorative techniques such as cut outs, appliques, and white clay slip trailing to add icing like embellishments to their houses.Price for 2 participants includes 3 hours of instruction, all materials, tools, and the firings by our technicians. Projects will be ready for pick up before we close for the holidays (participants will be notified via email). Open to 6 years + but PLEASE NOTE participants under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Atelier de création de maison en pain d'épices (pour 2 personnes) ! Lors de cet atelier spécial ouvert à tous les âges, les participants travailleront en binôme pour étaler l'argile et assembler une maison en pain d'épices en argile rouge. Ils suivront les étapes guidées par l'instructeur tout en étant encouragé à laisser libre leur créativité grâce à diverses techniques décoratives, telles que les d'écoupes, les appliqués et l'utilisation de barbotine blanche pour créer des motifs rappelant le glaçage.Le frais pour 2 participants comprend 3 heures d'instruction, l'ensemble des matériaux et outils, ainsi que les cuissons réalisées par nos techniciens. Les créations seront prêtes à être récupérés avant la fermeture pour les fêtes (les participants seront informés par courriel). Activité ouverte aux personnes âges de 6 ans et plus ; toutefois, veuillez noter que les participants de moins de 14 ans doivent être accompagnés d'un adulte également inscrit à l'atelier. $

One Night on Wheel Fri Dec 11 @ 6:30pm Une nuit sur la tour Laraine Pederson English / Anglais Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 12/11/2026 12/11/2026 $ 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. $

Glazing Session - Wed Dec 16 @ 10am-12pm Session d'emaillage English / Anglais Wednesday/mercredi 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 12/16/2026 12/16/2026 $ 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. POTS MAY NOT BE FIRED BEFORE OUR HOLIDAY CLOSURE.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. $

Welcome to Gloucester Pottery School. We are a non-profit school in Ottawa offereing classes and workshops for kids and adults of all skill levels. Ever wanted to learn wheel throwing? Look no further! Register now 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 Workshops 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 Workshops 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 Courses Birthday Parties 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 Workshops Gloucester Pottery School is an incorporated non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors The Gloucester Pottery School is always interested in candidates eager to join our Board of Directors. Experience in finance, legal, governance, and strategic thinking are appreciated, but what is essential is a passion for Board activity and pottery. If you are interested or would like more information please email: director@gloucesterpotteryschool.com

Our current cone 6 glaze selection that is offered. Glazes Here is the current selection of glazes available. Glaze availability is subject to change and depending on application method glazes may look different.

Glazing Session - Wed Oct 28 @ 10am-12pm Session d'emaillage English / Anglais Wednesday/mercredi 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10/28/2026 10/28/2026 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. $

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).

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. 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.

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 interested in candidates eager to join our Board of Directors. Experience in finance, legal, governance, and strategic thinking are appreciated, but what is essential is a passion for Board activity and pottery. If you are interested or would like more information please email: director@gloucesterpotteryschool.com We’d love to hear from you! Shenkman Arts Center | 245 Centrum Blvd. | Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1 Admin: 613-424-2888 | studiomanager@gloucesterpotteryschool.com Subject Submit Thanks for submitting! REACH US DIRECTLY: Executive Director Chantale McGrath (for inquiries regarding the Board of Directors, exhibitions, equipment, employment opportunities, programming, artistic events): director @gloucesterpotteryschool.com Studio Manager Londe McClelland (for inquiries regarding registration, courses and programs, bookings, glazes and firings) studiomanager@gloucesterpotteryschool.com To reach our Board of Directors, please email director@gloucesterpotteryschool.com Board of Directors Stéphane Trottier (Chair), Sandra Schwartz (Treasurer), Linda Maddison, Raymond E. Robinson 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.

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Gloucester Pottery School offers a very large selection of 6 week classes over 6 terms each year. Kids handbuilding, Adult wheel throwing, adult handbuilding, teen wheel throwing, parent and me classes, open studio classes and more! Register! Get your hands dirty and explore your creativity at Gloucester Pottery School this year! Register for: Register for Classes Register for Workshops Register for One Night Workshops Register for Children's Summer Camps Order Take Home Kits Register for Teen and AdultSummer Camps

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