Master Class - Functional Pottery: Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding Techniques - 6 Weeks
Please be sure to review our Studio and Breakage Policy before attending your class.
About this class
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of pottery with our comprehensive wheel-throwing and handbuilding class.
You'll create functional tableware on the potter's wheel and through handbuilding techniques. From kneading and preparing the clay to trimming, decorating, and glazing, Gabriela will guide you through the entire process of crafting your pieces.
You will start with basic forms like cylinders and semispheres, gradually increasing the size and complexity of your work at your own pace. Gabriela will also teach you the three foundational handbuilding techniques: pinching, slab building, and coiling. With these skills, you’ll be able to create a wide variety of pieces—limited only by your imagination.
Students can create several functional and decorative items from the list below:
Dinner Plates (approx. 9 inches)
Coffee Mugs (approx. 3.5 inches high)
Soup Bowls (approx. 5 inches in diameter)
Spoons
Napkin Holders
Salad Bowl (approx. 9x5 inches)
Cheese Board (approx. 10x4 inches)
Butter Dish (approx. 4x6 inches)
The class consists of 6 sessions, during which you’ll receive 5 kilos of clay.
Who is it for
This class is for single registration for adults at an intermediate throwing level
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 class instruction, 5 kilograms of clay, and firing and glazing for all pieces that are created.
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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Testimonials
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.
Allen E.
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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Dundas Studio
2112 Dundas St. W.
Toronto, ON
M6R 1W9
Our bright and beautiful Dundas pottery studio welcomes students new and old for adult & children's pottery classes!
- Monday - Saturday 12 pm - 9 pm
- Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm
Richmond Studio
474 Richmond St. W
Toronto, ON
M5V 1Y2
Four floors of pottery in the heart of downtown Toronto, ready to welcome adults, children, friends & families for pottery wheel, handbuilding, paint your own pottery & private events!
- Tuesday - Friday 4 pm - 8 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
- Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm
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