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Fee: $290.00
Instructor: Eowyn Smith (she/her)
Student Age: 13+
Dates: 9/13/2023 - 10/18/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 6
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 7
Capacity Remaining: -1
This beginner wheel throwing class will cover the basics of centering clay on the potter's wheel. The class will focus on throwing bowl and cylindrical forms, as well as trimming and attaching handles or adornments. There will be demonstrations of various surface techniques throughout, such as adding texture when the clay is wet to layering glazes once the piece has gone through its first firing. "Working with clay is the medium I use to balance my body and soul and I hope to share that sentiment with you in this 6-week course," Eowyn shares. Appropriate for all skill levels. Please enter through the door in the alley behind the building. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. Students should bring their own towel and apron, and wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty.
Note: Before registering for a series (a course which contains more than one class) students should make sure that individual class dates aren’t in conflict with their schedules because we cannot provide refunds or make-ups. Course payment is for the entire series and not individual classes within the series. If you do miss a class, let your instructor know, and they will be happy to answer your questions about what you may have missed.
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Fee: $310.00
Instructor: Elizabeth Mauro (they/them)
Student Age: 18+
Dates: 10/1/2023 - 10/30/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Su M Th Sessions: 14
OCTOBER 2023. Membership drop-in hours are on Monday evenings (6-9pm), Thursday afternoons (2-5pm), and Sunday mornings (9am-noon)
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 10
Capacity Remaining: 10
 Become a Ceramics Studio Member to enjoy drop-in studio access, personal storage space, and materials/firing credits at a flat monthly rate.
Membership is an excellent way to continue practicing your craft after completing a class. Likewise, studio membership will benefit artists by providing not only studio access, but a vibrant creative community. Members may use studio time to work on self-directed projects, with our experienced staff present to orient and support. In addition to the use of clay, glazes, equipment, and tools, a Monthly Ceramics Studio Membership includes 2 square feet of dedicated storage space per member and 9 hours of studio access per week for the purchased month. Membership also includes firing the equivalent of one kiln load/month. Additional firings beyond this are available to members for purchase. Registration for individual Open Studio sessions remains available here.
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Fee: $290.00
Instructor: Joelle Montez
Student Age: 13+
Dates: 10/5/2023 - 11/9/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th Sessions: 6
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 8
Capacity Remaining: 6
 Students will sculpt an animal of their choosing, fantastical or realistic, and turn it into a lidded container or vessel! We will cover sculpting solid and hollowing, joining, structural composition for working with ceramics, expressive detail, and surfacing techniques for texture and finishing.
This six session course will take you through all the stages of working with clay, beginning with wet clay, moving to leather hard, bone dry, bisque, all the way to glaze firing. Students will gain an understanding of what techniques are used during each stage, and learn skills that are transferable to other hand-building and throwing projects.
The course is open to complete beginners as well as those who have worked with clay before, allowing each person to create at their individual level of experience. Please bring cash/cheque for $10 to the first class to purchase a scoring tool and a scultping tool from the instructor. Course includes clay, bisque and glaze firings. Please bring a towel and apron that can get dirty.
Note: Before registering for a series (a course which contains more than one class) students should make sure that individual class dates aren’t in conflict with their schedules because we cannot provide refunds or make-ups. Course payment is for the entire series and not individual classes within the series. If you do miss a class, let your instructor know, and they will be happy to answer your questions about what you may have missed.
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Class Full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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Fee: $290.00
Instructor: Joelle Montez
Student Age: 13+
Dates: 10/9/2023 - 11/13/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: M Sessions: 6
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 7
Capacity Remaining: -5
T his is an introductory course to wheel throwing. Students will become familiar with the potter's wheel and basic throwing techniques such as centering, opening, and pulling, as well as trimming and glazing. Students will also learn how to securely attach handles and other adornments. Course runs for 6 weeks, and includes clay, bisque and glaze firings. No prior knowledge is required to participate. Please bring a towel and an apron that can get dirty and enter through the door in the alley behind the building.
Note: Before registering for a series (a course which contains more than one class) students should make sure that individual class dates aren’t in conflict with their schedules because we cannot provide refunds or make-ups. Course payment is for the entire series and not individual classes within the series. If you do miss a class, let your instructor know, and they will be happy to answer your questions about what you may have missed.
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Class Full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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Fee: $290.00
Instructor: Lori Yankovitz (she/her)
Student Age: 16+
Dates: 10/14/2023 - 11/18/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: Sa Sessions: 6
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 7
Capacity Remaining: -2
 In this 6-session introductory course, students will explore the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, opening the clay, and pulling up the walls to produce a cylinder. They will then learn a variety of ways to alter the cylinder to create different functional forms, play with texture and different surface treatments, and use slips and glazes. Complete beginners will get an introduction to the process while those who are more advanced will work on improving and solidifying their skills. Appropriate for all skill levels. No prior experience is required. Course includes clay, bisque and glaze firings. Please bring a towel and apron that can get dirty and enter through the Arbutus door in the alley behind the building.
Note: Before registering for a series (a course which contains more than one class) students should make sure that individual class dates are not in conflict with their schedules because we cannot provide refunds or make-ups. Course payment is for the entire series and not individual classes within the series. If you do miss a class, let your instructor know, and they will be happy to answer your questions about what you may have missed.
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Fee: $130.00
Instructor: Amanda Hanson (she/her)
Student Age: 8-12
Dates: 10/18/2023 - 10/25/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 2
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 8
Capacity Remaining: 8
 Sign up with your friends and design your own Halloween tealight luminaries in this fun 2 session course!
The instructor will demonstrate basic handbuilding and sculptural techniques, and students will learn how to use pinch pots to create a jack o' lantern, and slabs of clay to create a ghost. Students will then finish by decorating their masterpieces with underglazes. Parents may pick up once the pieces are fired in our kilns.
No prior experience is needed for this class. All necessary materials will be provided. Students should wear clothes that can get dirty or bring an apron, and a hand towel. Note that masks are required for the duration of class.
Please plan to arrive 5-10 mins before each class to sign your student(s) in. Students also need to be signed out before leaving.
For students enrolled with OASIS, this class may qualify as a CBI for your arts learning. Please contact us at info@arbutusfolkschool.org to make arrangements for your student.
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Fee: $310.00
Instructor: Elizabeth Mauro (they/them)
Student Age: 18+
Dates: 11/1/2023 - 11/27/2023
Times: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Days: Su M Th Sessions: 12
NOVEBER 2023. Membership drop-in hours are on Monday evenings (6-9pm), Thursday afternoons (2-5pm), and Sunday mornings (9am-noon). Skips 11/23, Thanksgiving Day.
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 10
Capacity Remaining: 10
Become a Ceramics Studio Member to enjoy drop-in studio access, personal storage space, and materials/firing credits at a flat monthly rate.
Membership is an excellent way to continue practicing your craft after completing a class. Likewise, studio membership will benefit artists by providing not only studio access, but a vibrant creative community. Members may use studio time to work on self-directed projects, with our experienced staff present to orient and support. In addition to the use of clay, glazes, equipment, and tools, a Monthly Ceramics Studio Membership includes 2 square feet of dedicated storage space per member and 9 hours of studio access per week for the purchased month. Membership also includes firing the equivalent of one kiln load/month. Additional firings beyond this are available to members for purchase. Registration for individual Open Studio sessions remains available here.
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Fee: $290.00
Instructor: Eowyn Smith (she/her)
Student Age: 13+
Dates: 11/1/2023 - 12/13/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 6
Skips 11/22, Thanksgiving week
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 7
Capacity Remaining: 6
This beginner wheel throwing class will cover the basics of centering clay on the potter's wheel. The class will focus on throwing bowl and cylindrical forms, as well as trimming and attaching handles or adornments. There will be demonstrations of various surface techniques throughout, such as adding texture when the clay is wet to layering glazes once the piece has gone through its first firing. "Working with clay is the medium I use to balance my body and soul and I hope to share that sentiment with you in this 6-week course," Eowyn shares. Appropriate for all skill levels. Please enter through the door in the alley behind the building. All materials, tools, and equipment will be provided. Students should bring their own towel and apron, and wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty.
Note: Before registering for a series (a course which contains more than one class) students should make sure that individual class dates aren’t in conflict with their schedules because we cannot provide refunds or make-ups. Course payment is for the entire series and not individual classes within the series. If you do miss a class, let your instructor know, and they will be happy to answer your questions about what you may have missed.
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Fee: $290.00
Instructor: Eowyn Smith (she/her)
Student Age: 13+
Dates: 11/1/2023 - 12/13/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W Sessions: 6
Skips 11/22, Thanksgiving week
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 7
Capacity Remaining: 7
This is a great course for the continuing learner who would like to explore their stylistic voice and begin to create a body of work. In this Intermediate class students will have guidance and time to develop skills on the wheel and practice more advanced techniques like making lids and spouts, and combining forms with attachments. Appropriate for intermediate to advanced skill levels. All materials, including clay, tools, and equipment will be provided. Students should bring their own towel and apron.
Note: Before registering for a series (a course which contains more than one class) students should make sure that individual class dates aren’t in conflict with their schedules because we cannot provide refunds or make-ups. Course payment is for the entire series and not individual classes within the series. If you do miss a class, let your instructor know, and they will be happy to answer your questions about what you may have missed.
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Fee: $180.00
Instructor: Wren Mattoon (they/them)
Student Age: 10-13
Dates: 11/5/2023 - 12/3/2023
Times: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: Su Sessions: 4
Skips 11/26, Thanksgiving weekend
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 8
Capacity Remaining: 8
 This fun and personalized beginner's wheel throwing and handbuilding course is designed for youth to learn about the art and science of ceramics. With no judgement and no grades, students learn by doing, and follow their interests to design and create ceramic artwork.
The instructor will share demonstrations in wheel throwing, sculptural handbuilding, and slab building. Students will then practice and use these techniques to create at least two pieces to take home. Students are encouraged to complete at least one handbuilt piece and one piece on the wheel, and are then guided in glazing their work to achieve desired colors.
Appropriate for all skill levels, students brand new to the craft as well as those who have taken previous classes in ceramics are all welcome to join, and will receive individualized support in this small class setting. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, students will need to be able to conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful and not overly distracting to other students, and to follow instructions to ensure their own safety as well as correct usage of the studio's tools and equipment.
All materials and tools will be provided, and course includes bisque and glaze firings. Students should wear clothes that can get dirty or bring an apron, a hand towel. Please plan to arrive 5-10 mins before each class to sign your student(s) in. Students also need to be signed out before leaving.
Note: Masks are encouraged for the duration of classes.
Note: Before registering for a series (a course which contains more than one class) students should make sure that individual class dates aren’t in conflict with their schedules because we cannot provide refunds or make-ups. Course payment is for the entire series and not individual classes within the series. If you do miss a class, let your instructor know, and they will be happy to answer your questions about what you may have missed.
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Fee: $290.00
Instructor: Jane Stone
Student Age: 16+
Dates: 11/7/2023 - 12/12/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu Sessions: 6
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 8
Capacity Remaining: 3
 This six session course is appropriate for students at all levels of experience who possess an interest in wheel thrown pottery. It is a great opportunity for beginners to learn the process by which a soft lump of clay is transformed into a finished ceramic piece. Advanced students will have the chance to expand their understanding of wheel thrown pottery, attempt new techniques, and develop their personal style. In addition to throwing, surface treatment methods like slip decoration and glazing techniques will be explored. A variety of pottery traditions will be addressed and discussed throughout the scope of the class. Appropriate for all skill levels. Course includes clay, and bisque and glaze firings. Please bring a towel and apron that can get dirty.
Note: Before registering for a series (a course which contains more than one class) students should make sure that individual class dates aren’t in conflict with their schedules because we cannot provide refunds or make-ups. Course payment is for the entire series and not individual classes within the series. If you do miss a class, let your instructor know, and they will be happy to answer your questions about what you may have missed.
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Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Joelle Montez
Student Age: 15+
Dates: 11/20/2023 - 12/18/2023
Times: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: M Sessions: 5
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 7
Capacity Remaining: 7
 This 5-week holiday course will focus on students creating ceramic lanterns or luminaries. Using the potter's wheel, students will thrown a cylindrical form for the body of the lantern, then use incising and carving to cut away designs to allow light to shine through the form, projecting beautiful images onto the surroundings. Various design options will be taught including hanging lanterns and table-top lanterns. The lanterns can be used with a votive candle or an electric light to bring these forms to life.
If you are looking to make a thoughtful hand-made gift this season, for yourself or a loved one, these lanterns are perfect for setting a cozy holiday scene!
This course is appropriate for students who have taken a beginner's wheel throwing course or have experience centering on the wheel. All materials, including clay, tools, and equipment will be provided. Students should wear clothes that can get dirty and bring their own towel and apron, and sketchbook and pencil to draw lantern designs.
Note: Before registering for a series (a course which contains more than one class) students should make sure that individual class dates aren’t in conflict with their schedules because we cannot provide refunds or make-ups. Course payment is for the entire series and not individual classes within the series. If you do miss a class, let your instructor know, and they will be happy to answer your questions about what you may have missed.
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Fee: $290.00
Instructor: Lori Yankovitz (she/her)
Student Age: 16+
Dates: 12/1/2023 - 1/5/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: F Sessions: 6
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 7
Capacity Remaining: 7
In this 6-session introductory course, students will explore the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, opening the clay, and pulling up the walls to produce a cylinder. They will then learn a variety of ways to alter the cylinder to create different functional forms, play with texture and different surface treatments, and use slips and glazes. Complete beginners will get an introduction to the process while those who are more advanced will work on improving and solidifying their skills. Appropriate for all skill levels. No prior experience is required. Course includes clay, bisque and glaze firings. Please bring a towel and apron that can get dirty and enter through the Arbutus door in the alley behind the building.
Note: Before registering for a series (a course which contains more than one class) students should make sure that individual class dates are not in conflict with their schedules because we cannot provide refunds or make-ups. Course payment is for the entire series and not individual classes within the series. If you do miss a class, let your instructor know, and they will be happy to answer your questions about what you may have missed.
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Fee: $310.00
Instructor: Elizabeth Mauro (they/them)
Student Age: 18+
Dates: 12/3/2023 - 12/31/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Su M Th Sessions: 11
DECEMBER 2023. Membership drop-in hours are on Monday evenings (6-9pm), Thursday afternoons (2-5pm), and Sunday mornings (9am-noon). Skips December 24th & 25th.
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 610 4th Ave E
Max Class Size: 10
Capacity Remaining: 10
Become a Ceramics Studio Member to enjoy drop-in studio access, personal storage space, and materials/firing credits at a flat monthly rate.
Membership is an excellent way to continue practicing your craft after completing a class. Likewise, studio membership will benefit artists by providing not only studio access, but a vibrant creative community. Members may use studio time to work on self-directed projects, with our experienced staff present to orient and support. In addition to the use of clay, glazes, equipment, and tools, a Monthly Ceramics Studio Membership includes 2 square feet of dedicated storage space per member and 9 hours of studio access per week for the purchased month. Membership also includes firing the equivalent of one kiln load/month. Additional firings beyond this are available to members for purchase. Registration for individual Open Studio sessions remains available here.
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