Vases are a timeless ceramic form that balance structure, proportion, and elegance.

In this workshop, participants will learn techniques for creating wheel-thrown vases with thoughtful proportions and refined forms. We will focus on methods that help potters move beyond basic cylinders to develop graceful shapes that feel balanced and intentional.

Participants will practise techniques that improve vertical throwing, shaping, and wall control while gaining a deeper understanding of how form and proportion influence the final piece.

This workshop is designed as a development session, encouraging students to refine their throwing skills through repetition and observation.

Skill Level

Beginner Plus

Participants must be able to:

• Center clay independently

• Throw 1–1.5 lbs of clay on the wheel

This workshop is ideal for students who have already taken a beginner pottery class and want to improve their bowl throwing.

What Participants Will Practise

• Throwing taller cylindrical forms as well as other shapes
• Shaping elegant vase profiles
• Controlling wall thickness while pulling height
• Refining rims and necks
• Understanding proportion and balance in vertical forms
• Understanding wall thickness by cutting pieces in half

Cutting pieces is encouraged as it allows participants to visually understand structure and improve technique.

Clay

If you are a Community Clay member, you may use your own bag of clay purchased through the studio.

If you are not a member, you are welcome to purchase clay from Community, or bring your own clay. Please note that work made with outside clay must be fired at your home studio.

Tools

Please bring your own tools, and also bats/wareboards etc., if you intend to keep items.

Firing

Firing is not included.

This workshop is intended as a skill development session, and participants are encouraged to cut their pieces in half to analyze form.

Studio Environment

Community Clay is a private ceramics studio in Vancouver focused on skill development and thoughtful practice. Workshops are intentionally kept small to allow for individual guidance at the wheel.

Age

16+

Policies

Classes and workshops are non-refundable. If you are no longer able to attend a workshop, you may email us and we may place your spot back up for sale. If the spot is resold, we will refund the cost of the workshop minus a $25 administration fee.

Location

Community Clay
Vancouver, BC

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Community Clay offers:

• Pottery Wheel Workshops
• Handbuilding Workshops
• Date Night Pottery Workshops
• Studio Membership for independent practice

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Porcelain wee bud vase made by hand in Vancouver, BC steps from the Pacific Ocean. Handcrafted from start to finish: thrown on the pottery wheel and fired in an electric kiln. The vase is then thoughtfully hand-painted with an 18 karat gold emulsion, and fired for a third time. As it is handmade there may be slight differences in the shape, size and graphics on each vase.

Hand wash only.

Approximately 

The Fitzgerald Collection is inspired by the glamour and elegance of Art Deco architecture and graphics.

When I'm cooking, it drives me nuts to have my veggies all over the cutting board. I made these bowls to separate items to make it more convenient and simple for culinary endeavours.

Or use it as a salt bowl. Or the change dish by your door. Or a jewellery bowl in your bathroom. This bowl's your oyster (shell.) ...get it? ;)

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This item is made with recycled clay, and customized with a speckle added! The amount of speckles vary per batch. The Quartz, Rose Quartz, and Granite are a rich & creamy satin matte, and the Jade is brilliantly glossy. As always, I recommend hand washing and drying, however -upon your own discretion- these items may be placed in the dishwasher with care.

Item may differ slightly from photo, if you'd like to choose yours please email!

Lovingly made by hand in Vancouver, BC.

The bud vase if perfect for posies, and fits comfortably on a windowsill.

This item is made with recycled clay, and customized with a speckle added! The amount of speckles vary per batch. The Quartz, Rose Quartz, and Granite are a rich & creamy satin matte, and the Jade is brilliantly glossy. As always, I recommend hand washing and drying, however -upon your own discretion- these items may be placed in the dishwasher with care.

Item may differ slightly from photo, if you'd like to choose yours please email!

Lovingly made by hand in Vancouver, BC.

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Each artisanal candle is handcrafted using traditional methods and make use of the finest quality ingredients including premium soy wax, pure cotton wicks, natural essential oils and perfume grade fine fragrance. Hand poured in our studio in Vancouver, Canada. Approximately 8oz, 40 hours.

The wee plate of this collection features a gentle, sloping unglazed rim to showcase culinary explorations. 

This item is made with recycled clay, and customized with a speckle added! The amount of speckles vary per batch. The Quartz, Rose Quartz, and Granite are a rich & creamy satin matte, and the Jade is brilliantly glossy. As always, I recommend hand washing and drying, however -upon your own discretion- these items may be placed in the dishwasher with care.

Item may differ slightly from photo, if you'd like to choose your item please email!

 Approximately 4.25" x .5"

Lovingly made by hand in Vancouver, BC.

Please purchase this to keep additional or larger items from your Workshop.

A cone 6 clay approaching the whiteness of porcelain while maintaining the working properties of stoneware. 

This bag is 22lbs.

Members & Students- you may check out clay during arrival time.

Non-Members/non-students- please book your pick up / drop off appointment here.

If you are not going to be in the studio to collect your items within the 7 days of firing, you may purchase this collection fee.

 -If you are a Member, your work will be placed on your shelf for you.

-If you are a Member but do not have space on your shelf please select the Member Pack Up.

-If you are a previous Student your work will be packed up and you will receive a booking link for pickup.

You work must have your name, signature or chop mark. Any works that are hard to recognize and without a chopmark etc may not be collected. Although we are very good at finding work, are not responsible for any pieces that can not be found on the shelf.

This option must be organized before the toss date.

After purchasing this option, please send us an email with photos of the pieces, and your chop mark.