Master Class - Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding: Goddess Sculptural Vase Workshop - 4 Weeks
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single registration for adults of all skill levels
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Craft a sculptural Goddess vase made of collective vessels and figurines inspired by passion, movement, fluidity, and stubbornness using mixed techniques.
Unleash your creativity and reconnect with your inner self in this magical sculptural vase workshop. Using a blend of pottery wheel and handbuilding techniques, along with the guidance of the four elements—earth, fire, water, and air—you’ll craft a unique Goddess vase, combining vessels and figurines inspired by passion, movement, fluidity, and stubbornness.
How: A mixed technique workshop combining pottery wheel throwing and handbuilding methods.
Why: To explore self-expression, creativity, and connection through the elements.
Where: The cozy, inspiring top floor of our Richmond location.
In this workshop, you’ll begin by throwing various pots and shapes on the wheel, then connect them into a unified piece. You’ll then sculpt the elements into a human figure, adding intricate details. Finally, you’ll paint with engobes and underglazes, experiment with surface carving, and enhance your creation with clay transfers.
This class is 4 consecutive weeks of 3 hour classes at the listed start date, time, and location where you'll learn from our expert instructor, tailored for your own skill level. Each week of instruction will cover a different part of the ceramic creation process:
Prerequisite: there is no prerequisite for this class, beginners are welcome!
Who is it for
This class is for single registration for adults of all skill levels
What to expect
- Expect to get a bit dirty with clay slip, but all materials used will wipe off with water, or come out in the laundry
- The last 20 minutes of the class will be dedicated to clean-up.
- Your pottery will be fired by our team to make it food-safe, and ready for pickup 3 weeks after the class
- This class is six weeks of 3 hour sessions each
- This class includes one fired goddess sculpture
What to bring
- Bring some ideas for inspiration for what you would like to work towards making.
- Please bring an apron and hand towel for you to use during the class.
- Short trimmed nails are ideal for ceramic creativity, but our team is happy to instruct some work-arounds for acrylics. Nails over 1" are not recommended.
Please note:
- Purchases are nonrefundable, and rescheduling requires 72 hours' notice.
- The studio is not liable for lost or broken pieces, recognizing explosions and cracks as inherent in the ceramic process.
- Please be sure to arrive on time, late arrivals may be denied entry.
- Please review our Studio and Breakage Policy for more details.
Instructor - Gabriela
Owner and Founder Gabriela Mariana Angulo is a ceramic artist and educator. With a degree in Ceramics and Visual Arts from Artes del Fuego College in her native Argentina, she subsequently became a professor, teaching pottery for 10 years. She sold her creations throughout Argentina, earning a stellar reputation as a well-known and highly respected ceramist with a thriving business.
Moving to Toronto in 2010, she faced initial struggles due to her lack of English proficiency. Despite this challenge, she was determined to learn and enrolled in language classes while her daughter attended preschool programs. She persisted until she could effectively communicate with others.
After a couple of years, when she felt confident in her language skills, she began sharing the art of pottery and artistic expression with her daughter's classmates. Her love and passion for the craft inspired her to establish Clay With Me, initially operating from her kitchen.
Every day, Gaby reminds us that we pursue this path out of love and conviction. She infuses pottery with fun and unexpected elements, fostering optimism for the possibilities that lie ahead for us all.
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Such an amazing and fun time at Clay with me! Our first time and loved the Dundas location. Highly recommend this fun activity! We totally love our new pieces!
Nancy K.
Don't think, just book a class! This place is amazing. Highly recommend, if your wanting to try something new, or a date night idea, you wont be disappointed.
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I’ve come to the studio now a few times and it’s awakened a true love of a new craft! I love the studio’s atmosphere, friendliness. All the staff are so sweet.
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