Come Clay With Us!
We have classes for all skill levels. Interested in a membership? Email us at hello@firedclaypottery.com for more information or to book a tour as we are not a walk-in studio.
Classes:
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Clay Club
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Our Clay Club Membership is ideal for the person seeking weekly instruction but with less structure than a traditional 6 week class. We offer continuous enrollment so your four week session begins as soon as you enroll. -
Level 1-Wheel Throwing Foundations
Details HereThis class is a prerequisite for Level 2 or Level 3 if you have no prior experience working with clay. Classes are now 2.5 hours in length.
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Level 2-Wheel Throwing Functional Basics
Details HereBuild on your skills including centering & pulling walls. Focus on cylinders, mugs, small plates & bowls. Classes are 3 hours in length. Students also have 24/7 access to use our classroom for practice when there is no class in session.
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Level 2 - HYBRID Wheel Throwing & Hand Building
Details HereThis class is where the potter will explore different throwing and altering techniques. With a focus on personal expression in ceramic creation, students will engage in projects combining hand-building and wheel-throwing methods. You will learn to roll slabs and coils to integrate into your work, which will lead you to develop versatility and problem-solving skills. If you are looking to take your creativity a step further, this is the class for you!
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Beginner Hand Building
Details HereLearn various techniques for making both functional & decorative pottery, along with texturing, glazing & decorating options.
Workshops
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Slab Tall Mug Workshop
Details HereCome clay with us and build your perfect cup of coffee - from scratch!
In this two-hour workshop, our instructor will demonstrate the process of slab building a mug or iced drink cup. You will roll and texture a slab of clay, build your mug, attach your handle, and add any decorations you desire. You'll then choose your glaze and leave your mug with us. We'll bisque fire your mug, apply your chosen glaze, and fire it a second time to complete the process. Your mug will be ready for you to pick up in 10-14 days.
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Saturday Night Claymates
Details HereA fun night out for your and your favourite Claymate. You'll each work on your own pottery wheel to make one or two masterpieces. You'll select your glaze colour & leave your pieces with us to do the trimming, firings, and glazing. Your masterpieces will be ready for you in approximately two weeks.
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Wheel Sampler
Details HereJoin us for this 2 hour lesson as we introduce you to the art of throwing on a pottery wheel. A great option for those who want to give it a try before committing to a 6 week class! You'll make 1 or 2 pieces, then select your glaze colour & leave your pieces with us to do the trimming, firings and glazing. Your masterpieces will be ready for you in approximately two weeks.
Where are we?
We are located at:
Unit 4, 6125 12th Street SE. Calgary, AB T2H 2K1
Please note: we are not a walk-in studio.
hello@firedclaypottery.com