Winter Wellness
Private Pottery Course

​

​​This beginner pottery course introduces clay through functional, everyday forms. The focus is on learning foundational handbuilding skills while creating pieces designed to be used and lived with — mugs, bowls, plates and small vessels.

 

Classes move at a steady, supportive pace and are suitable for those with little or no prior experience. Each level builds on the previous one, allowing skills and confidence to develop naturally.

​

​

Class Details

• Day & Time: Thursdays, 4:30pm–6:30pm

• Dates: February 4 – March 5

• Length: 2-hour sessions

• Total Commitment: 5 weeks (10 hours total)

​

What’s included

• Clay, tools, glazes and firings

• Guided instruction and demonstrations

• Glazed and finished, food-safe, durable pottery

​

​

Level 1 · Foundations

Designed for complete beginners.

​

• Introduction to clay and basic tools

• Pinch, coil, and slab techniques

• Understanding thickness, form, and basic structure

• Simple surface texture

• Making small functional forms

​

Level 2 · Building Skill & Consistency

For those comfortable with basic handbuilding.

 

• Refining form and improving consistency

• Combining handbuilding techniques

• Working with lids, handles, and attachments

• Introduction to underglaze decoration

• Creating more complex functional pieces

​

Level 3 · Refinement & Function

For students ready to deepen their practice.

​

• Improving proportion and finish

• Strengthening construction and durability

• Thoughtful surface design and glazing choices

• Creating sets or related functional forms

• Preparing work for regular, everyday use

​​

​

This course is a private booking for members of the St. Stephen Vocational Centre group. Winter Wellness Sessions offer a steady, hands-on creative outlet that supports mental health, focus and routine during the winter months.