Please note that most Courses are mixed level. Our small class sizes (maximum 8–9 students) allow for personalized instruction, and multiple demonstrations are provided throughout each class to support a variety of skill levels and projects.

Beginner Students (7 Weeks)

Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this comprehensive Vancouver pottery course. Focus is on learning to feel the clay and understand how to confidently move material. You'll develop skills in wedging, centering, throwing perfect walls, trimming, and glazing while creating functional ceramic pieces from start to finish.

With small class sizes and individualized instruction, you'll build a strong foundation while learning efficient, thoughtful, and beautiful pottery-making techniques.

Intermediate - Advanced Students (7 Weeks)

Elevate your skills with this advanced Vancouver pottery course.

Develop your own curriculum! You'll receive any demos you wish to see, with one on one support developing techniques throughout the Course. Explore more complex forms, refine your technique, and develop a more efficient and intentional approach to making.

Small class sizes ensure personalized guidance and support throughout the course.

Beginner Plus - Advanced Shortie

Ideal for students who have completed at least one 6–8 week session and can confidently throw a 1 lb cylinder.

This course is designed for students looking to strengthen their fundamentals, improve consistency, and continue developing their wheel throwing skills before progressing to Intermediate. There is no curriculum for this Course, Gabrielle will teach you anything you want to learn and/or develop your general technical throwing skills. There are no make ups for this Course.

Handbuilding Shortie (4 Weeks)

Discover the creative possibilities of clay without the wheel.

This beginner to intermediate course introduces a variety of handbuilding techniques including pinch, slab, and coil construction. Create functional and decorative ceramic pieces such as bowls, plates, serving ware, vessels, and other personalized projects.

Whether you arrive with a specific idea or are looking for inspiration, your instructor will guide you through the process from concept to completion. Students are welcome to re-enroll to continue developing larger or more complex projects. There are no make ups for this Course.

Toolkits are required and available for purchase.

Additional Information

Clay and Tools

Clay must be purchased through our studio. Outside clay is not permitted.

Details regarding clay purchases will be included in your Welcome Email, which will be sent a few days before your course begins.

Students must bring or purchase their own toolkit (we sell a very good basic set- info will be in the email.)

Drop-Ins and Membership

After attending two classes, students aged 18+ may attend Drop-In sessions for an additional fee.

A membership is required to attend Drop-Ins after your course ends. Students do not require a membership while actively enrolled in a course.

Firing and Glazing

To help keep our Vancouver pottery studio accessible, firing and glazing are not included in course fees. Your Glazing Workshop may be booked at your convenience once your course is complete.

Firing Fees: Starting at $10
Glazing Workshop: $35 + tax

Pay only for what you use.

Policies

Make-Up Classes

Manage your schedule through Mindbody.

If you are unable to attend a class, remove yourself from the session and book a make-up within your course dates. Make-up classes are not guaranteed, additional details will be provided before your course begins.

Refunds and Transfers

Courses are non-refundable.

If you are unable to attend, please notify us at least 30 days before your course start date. We may attempt to resell your spot and, if successful, you may register for a future course depending on availability.

You may transfer your registration to a friend at no cost by emailing us before the course begins.

Booking and Eligibility

All courses are for adults aged 18+.

Manage your bookings, make-ups, and Drop-Ins through Mindbody.

Community Standards

We are committed to creating a space rooted in respect, inclusion, and human dignity.

Community Clay proudly supports human rights, including BIPOC, queer, trans, and gender-diverse communities. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Discrimination, harassment, hate speech, or behavior that makes others feel unsafe or unwelcome will not be tolerated. This includes racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any form of prejudice, intimidation, or harassment.

By attending a course or entering the studio, guests agree to contribute to a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone may feel comfortable creating, learning, and expressing themselves.

Student FAQ

Discover the art of Vancouver ceramics and Vancouver pottery in a hands-on workshop designed for both beginners and experienced creators! Whether you’re navigating a busy schedule or honing specific skills, this 3-hour evening class offers the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of clay.

Workshop Highlights:

• Interactive Instruction: Start with instructor-led demonstrations to guide your creative process.
• Hands-On Practice: Work with high-quality clay and refine your skills while exploring the tactile experience of shaping and throwing clay.
• Finished Creations: Each participant may keep up to two pieces, which will be professionally trimmed, glazed, and fired. Your masterpieces will be ready for pickup approximately 8 weeks later (additional pieces can be kept for an extra cost).

Workshop Details:

• Duration: 3 hours; you are welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes prior to the start time listed to get settled and socialize. The door is locked at the start time, so please ensure you arrive at least several minutes before. The last 30 minutes are for clean up; colour selection; final details and goodbyes!
• Age: 16+ unless otherwise stated.
• Accessibility: Our studio is wheelchair accessible, and we’re happy to accommodate additional needs. Please email us in advance with any requirements to ensure a welcoming and inclusive experience.
• Location & Parking: The studio is conveniently located with metered street parking right outside. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to get settled as late entry is not permitted.

What to Expect:
Participants will receive a few pieces of clay to experiment with and will work individually and as a team to clean up the studio during the final 30 minutes. This collaborative effort ensures a tidy and enjoyable space for everyone. No experience needed, all materials, glazing, and firing included. Have questions? View the full Workshop FAQ here.

Important Notes:

• While we strive to ensure all pieces survive the firing process, the outcome is subject to the whims of the “kiln gods.”
• Essential oils may be diffused in the studio, and there may be dogs on the premises. Please notify us in advance if you have allergies or sensitivities.

Health & Safety:
By attending this workshop, participants acknowledge and assume all risks associated with the activity. Please review the waiver included with your ticket purchase for full details.

Tickets & Policies:

• Tickets are non-refundable. Unfortunately, no partial or full refunds will be provided for late arrivals or missed sessions.
• If you can no longer make your date, please email me 15 business days prior to your start date to change your registration.
• You may transfer the spot to a friend! Upon arrival, have them check in under your name (we will update our in-studio registration form. The purchaser will be updated for pick up information.)
• To register for multiple people add the spots desired to cart, if it reverts to a lesser amount in your cart this is the spaces left in the date.

Join Us for a Unique Evening of Vancouver Ceramics and Pottery!
Whether you’re looking to relax, get creative, or try something new, this workshop is the perfect way to explore your artistic side. If you have questions, email us at studio@communityclay.ca. I look forward to welcoming you to the studio!

We are committed to creating a space rooted in respect, inclusion, and human dignity. Community Clay proudly supports human rights, including BIPOC, queer, trans, and gender-diverse communities. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Discrimination, harassment, hate speech, or behavior that makes others feel unsafe or unwelcome will not be tolerated in the studio. This includes racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any form of prejudice or intimidation.

By attending a workshop or entering the studio, guests agree to contribute to a respectful, inclusive environment where everyone may feel comfortable creating and learning together.

Looking for a unique date night in Vancouver? Explore the world of Vancouver ceramics and Vancouver pottery with your partner in a hands-on, engaging workshop. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced creator, this 3-hour evening class is the perfect opportunity to bond, get creative, and have fun while shaping clay together.

Date Night Workshop Highlights

• Interactive Instruction: Start with expert-led demonstrations to guide your pottery experience.
• Hands-On Experience: Work with high-quality clay, learn pottery wheel techniques, and create something special together.
• Finished Creations: Each couple may keep up to four pieces (two per person), which will be professionally trimmed, glazed, and fired. Your pieces will be ready for pickup in approximately 8 weeks (additional pieces can be kept for an extra cost).

Workshop Details

• One Ticket = Two People: Share the experience with a loved one, friend, or partner. 
• Duration: 3 hours; you are welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes prior to the start time listed to get settled and socialize. The door is locked at the start time, so please ensure you arrive at least several minutes before. The last 30 minutes are for clean up; colour selection; final details and goodbyes!
• Age: 16+ unless otherwise stated.
• Accessibility: Our studio is wheelchair accessible, and we’re happy to accommodate additional needs. Please email us in advance with any requirements to ensure a welcoming and inclusive experience.
• Location & Parking: The studio is conveniently located at 201 West 6th Ave, Vancouver with metered street parking right outside. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to get settled as late entry is not permitted.

What to Expect

• Enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere while experimenting with clay on the pottery wheel.
• No experience needed, all materials, glazing, and firing included.
  
• Work individually and as a team during the final 30 minutes to clean up and maintain the studio's welcoming environment.
• Have questions? View the full Workshop FAQ here.

Important Notes

• While we strive to ensure all pieces survive the firing process, the outcome is subject to the whims of the “kiln gods.”
• Essential oils may be diffused in the studio, and there may be dogs on the premises. Please notify us in advance of any allergies or sensitivities.

Health & Safety

By attending this workshop, participants acknowledge and assume all risks associated with the activity. Please review the waiver included with your ticket purchase for full details.

Tickets & Policies

• One ticket covers two people – perfect for a couple’s night out!
• Tickets are non-refundable. No partial or full refunds for late arrivals or missed sessions.
• If you can no longer attend, email us at least 15 business days in advance to reschedule.
• You may transfer your spot to a friend. Just have them check in under your name upon arrival.
• To register multiple couples, add the desired number of spots to your cart. If your cart reverts to a lesser amount, that is the number of remaining spots for that date.

Join Us for a Memorable Date Night in Vancouver!

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a fun night out, or simply trying something new, our Vancouver pottery date night workshop is a perfect experience for two. Have questions? Email Gabrielle at studio@communityclay.ca – I can’t wait to welcome you!

We are committed to creating a space rooted in respect, inclusion, and human dignity. Community Clay proudly supports human rights, including BIPOC, queer, trans, and gender-diverse communities. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Discrimination, harassment, hate speech, or behavior that makes others feel unsafe or unwelcome will not be tolerated in the studio. This includes racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any form of prejudice or intimidation.

By attending a workshop or entering the studio, guests agree to contribute to a respectful, inclusive environment where everyone may feel comfortable creating and learning together.

Plates are one of the most deceptively challenging forms in ceramics.

In this workshop, participants will learn efficient techniques for making plates both on the pottery wheel and at the workbench. We will discuss the nuances of this often fraught form in detail, focusing on strategies that help reduce warping while improving consistency and structure.

Participants will practise methods that improve plate throwing, compression, trimming, and handling while gaining a deeper understanding of form and process.

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

Skill Level

Beginner Plus – Intermediate

Previous wheel experience is required. Participants must be able to:

• Center clay independently
• Throw a minimum of 1.5 lbs of clay

What Participants Will Practise

• Efficient plate throwing techniques
• Wheel and workbench plate methods
• Proper compression to reduce warping
• Handling and trimming large flat forms
• Understanding structural challenges of plates
• Understanding wall thickness by cutting pieces in half

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

Tools

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

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.

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

Explore Other Pottery Classes

Looking for other pottery classes in Vancouver?

Community Clay offers:

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

View all upcoming classes here.

Tired of accidental bowls with uneven walls?
This pottery wheel workshop focuses on techniques to help you throw balanced, intentional bowls with improved control and consistency. Learn how to throw multiple of the same form.

Participants will practise techniques that improve bowl symmetry, wall thickness, and rim structure while gaining a deeper understanding of form at the wheel.

This workshop is designed as a development session, encouraging students to refine their skills through object detachment and repeating methods.

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

• Creating even bowl walls
• Controlling rim thickness and shape
• Improving bowl symmetry
• 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

Explore Other Pottery Classes

Looking for other pottery classes in Vancouver?

Community Clay offers:

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

View all upcoming classes here.