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Child Half Day Camp Jul 27-31 @ 1pm-3pm Camp d'enfants demi-jour 27-31 juillet 13h00-15h00 Bilingual / Bilingue Mon-Fri/Lun-Ven 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 7/27/2026 7/31/2026 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 3 weeks after camp - parents/guardians will be notified via email. Ages 7-13.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 3 semaines après le camp - les parents / tuteurs seront informés par courriel. 7 à 13 ans. $

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. $

Glazing Session - Wed Jun 17 @ 10am-12pm Session d'emaillage English / Anglais Wednesday/mercredi 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 6/17/2026 6/17/2026 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. $

One Night on Wheel Fri Jun 5 @ 6:30pm Une nuit sur la tour Londe McClelland English / Anglais Friday/vendredi 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 6/05/2026 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. $

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): studiomanager@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.

Private Lessons Request Form Please fill out the form below to request a private lesson. We will get back to you with availability based on the information below, instructor and studio availability. Gloucester Pottery School has limited availability for lessons as we have a large number of classes, workshops and parties already scheduled. First Name Last Name Email What would you like to learn in the private lesson? Thanks for submitting! Send Number of Participants What technique would you like? * Required Wheel Throwing Handbuilding Other What is your previous pottery/clay experience? When are you available for private Lessons Weekday Daytime Weekday Evening Weekend Daytime Weekend Evening Are you looking for a one time lesson or possibly recurring lessons?

Teen/Adult Wheel Level 1 Sat 10:00am Tour ados/adultes niveau 1 sam 10h00 Emma Gauthier Bilingual / Bilingue Saturday/samedi 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 5/16/2026 6/20/2026 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 $

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. $

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 5/06/2026 6/10/2026 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. $

Child Half Day Camp Aug 10-14 @ 1pm-3pm Camp d'enfants demi-jour 10-14 août 13h00-15h00 Bilingual / Bilingue Mon-Fri/Lun-Ven 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 8/10/2026 8/14/2026 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 3 weeks after camp - parents/guardians will be notified via email. Ages 7-13.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 3 semaines après le camp - les parents / tuteurs seront informés par courriel. 7 à 13 ans. $

Terms of service, cancellation policies, and, frequently asked questions around our children’s birthday parties and adult group events. 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 . An invoice will be sent to you via email 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 via email on 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 . 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.

Glazing Session - Wed Apr 22 @ 10am-12pm Session d'emaillage English / Anglais Wednesday/mercredi 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 4/22/2026 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. $