Kids Pottery Class

Kids Hand Building Pottery Class

A Two-Part Clay Workshop

Discover the joy of working with clay in a relaxed, small-group setting this summer. This two-session class offers a fun and rewarding introduction to hand building for youth!

Session 1 - August 26 - 3-5pm

Create your own unique mug, cup, or small sculptural pieces using hand building techniques such as slab construction and coiling. Kids will learn the basics of shaping clay by hand while exploring texture and surface decoration to make your pieces truly one-of-a-kind.

Session 2 - September 9 - 6-7:30pm

After your work has been bisque fired, you'll return to add beautiful food-safe glazes and finishing details. Your completed pieces will then be glaze fired and ready to enjoy at home. Finished pieces are expected to be available for pickup the last week of September but the date is subject to kiln availability.

No experience necessary. All materials and firings are included. 

Class is instructed by Elaine Bremer, a talented artist based in Orillia, with a rich background in pottery and sculpture. She graduated from the 3-year adult art program at Central Technical School in Toronto and has been active in the art community since moving to Orillia 10 years ago. Elaine's work is influenced by her farm origins, and she is currently working on establishing a community Makerspace to serve the Orillia area. Her passion for creativity extends to various mediums, including fabric, mixed media, welding metal sculptures, and clay, leading workshops in Raku and sculpture. 

Min *6 people to run class. If the class is unable to run, a credit will be applied to a future class.

If a class is cancelled by the instructor, a credit for the amount of the class or workshop will be applied to your account and can be used for another class registration with The Maker’s Circle, or for product in the gallery. If you are unable to attend a one-time class, due to sickness or an emergency, a minimum of 48 hours notice is needed to receive an account credit. Registrations are transferable on one-time classes. Credits are not offered for missed classes on multi-week classes.