Our Classes
Open Studio Mondays
$30 +tax
For previous Zenfire students
Monday evenings, 6-9pm
This is your time. A time to focus on improvements, practice at the wheel and be part of our clay community. You are all a wealth of tips and tricks, this is a great opportunity to feed off each other’s knowledge and encouragement.
No instruction will be provided. There will be a studio lead to help with any questions about the studio logistics (e.g., which clay to use, when to start cleaning up etc.)
There are spaces available for both wheel and table work. As we only have 6 wheels, please be mindful of which space you book for. Table time would include any decorating time, glazing, handbuilding, etc.
Your weekly fee will include a limited number of pots fired per month, with the option to pay for additional materials and firing.
After your first time signing up, you will receive a welcome email with more details on studio guidelines and open studio expectations.
6-week Handbuilding Pottery Class
6 Weeks | $350 +tax (7 Person Limit)
Explore the possibilities beyond the wheel. Learn how to hand build from slabs of clay. How to manipulate, mold and shape the clay into mugs, bowls, plates or other forms. You will be able to easily add texture and design to your pieces. If you have a found item that would make a great texture, bring it along to try! You will decorate and finish them with beautiful glazes. No experience necessary, all levels welcome.
By the end you will have a minimum of 6-8 pieces to take home.
All our pottery is oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
Beginner Wheel Class
6 Weeks | $350 +tax (7 Person Limit)
3 class options, starting:
Wednesday, May 15 from 1-4pm
Thursday, May 16 from 6-9pm
Friday, May 17 from 6-9pm
Instructor: Teri Prince
You will learn the art of “throwing” on the wheel, starting with centring your clay and creating a basic cylinder which can then be altered into many different shapes. We will also cover how to make small bowls and shallow dishes. In your third and fourth weeks, students will learn to trim your pieces, attach handles and practice some decorating techniques. Finally, participants will spend time choosing their favourite glaze colours to finish their pieces, making them food safe, dishwasher safe and microwave safe. A total of 10-15 pieces will be created in this class.
No experience necessary, all levels welcome.
Minimum Age 16.
Pieces will be ready for pickup within 4-6 weeks of the last class.
Level Up: Next Steps in Throwing
7 Weeks | $410 +tax (7 Person Limit)
Instructor: Angela Patterson
Have you taken a beginner wheel class (or two!), and want to take your throwing to the next level? This is the perfect class for you! This 7-week course will be tailored to each participants’ pottery goals, building on what they’ve previously learned. Students will be encouraged to take their next steps in creating beautiful pots by:
– learning to get more out of each ball of clay,
– throwing with larger amounts of clay,
– experimenting with new pottery forms
– learning to make sets and/or multiples
Participants will also spend time trimming, attaching handles, decorating and glazing, making their work food safe, dishwasher safe and microwave safe. A total of 10-12 pieces will be created in this class.
Minimum Requirements: Have taken 1 beginner class & feel comfortable centring clay.
Minimum Age: 16
Pieces will be ready for pickup within 4-6 weeks of the last class.
2-day Teen Pottery Class
$125 +tax (7 person limit)
Date: Saturday, May 18 & 25
Time: 10am-12pm
Minimum age: 12+
Do you have a creative teen interested in trying pottery? This class is the perfect opportunity for them to learn various pottery techniques including: the potter’s wheel, handbuilding with slabs of clay, coiled pots and pinch pots. Everyone will also have plenty of time to decorate their pieces using slips, underglazes and our food safe glazes.
Participants are encouraged to bring in ideas and inspirations, as our instructor will work with each teen to accomplish their clay goals.
Join us for 2 Saturdays of creativity with clay!
