The Full Process Workshop
Experience the full process of throwing, trimming, and glazing.
Whether you're new, a beginner or have more experience with throwing on the wheel, this three-part course is for those wanting to experience the full pottery process and/or fine-tune their throwing, trimming, and glazing skills.
Session 1 - Throwing; shaping your piece on the wheel.
Session 2 - Trimming; adding details and cleaning up your piece.
Session 3 - Glazing; finishing your piece with a glaze colour of your choice.
Who This Is For
This workshop is for anyone curious about the full process of making ceramics on the wheel, from a lump of clay to a finished piece. It’s designed for all levels: those new to clay, beginners building confidence, and experienced potters who want to refine their technique or take on more complex forms.
What’s Included?
All materials, tools, and kiln costs are included. Your finished work (approximately 2 - 5 items, depending on size) will be ready for pick-up within approximately 4 weeks after your final session.
Schedule
Be mindful that the trimming session is on the second day after your throwing session. For example, throwing on Monday means trimming on Wednesday. The glazing session is determined after your trimming session to suit your schedule and my firing schedule.
What to Expect?
Although we work with clay and tools, I strongly believe that the most important medium we work with is our own body. A lot of my tips and guidance will focus on body awareness. Believe it or not, even the toes of your left foot play a role in determining the result of a pot! Hips, core, shoulders, triceps; understanding and focusing on how your body works together with the laws of physics of a spinning wheel, will make your life so much easier!
These workshops focus mainly on technique, shape, and contemporary design in ceramics. For more in-depth decorating and glazing courses, and for more traditional shapes, colours, or sculptural work, I can point you into the direction of some skilled artists and community studios in Vancouver, BC.
What to Bring?
Clay and tools are available for use in the studio and are free of charge. You are free to bring your own favourite tools.
If you want to take your thrown piece with you, please bring your own bat.
Bring a towel and wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, or an apron. And a little reminder: short fingernails, long hair that’s tied up, and removing your jewelry make throwing so much easier!
Share the Fun!
Have a friend who’d also like to do the workshop? I can facilitate two people. Just note there’s only one wheel in the studio, so time at the wheel will be shared — and watching each other can be just as valuable as throwing yourself.
Location
The workshop takes place in my East Vancouver studio. There is ample parking in the alley near the back entrance. I will provide you with more details after your workshop is confirmed.
Cancellation Policy
It is always possible to adjust your workshop date, as long as you give 48-hour notice. If you cancel after the 48-hour window, your full workshop fee will be charged. Workshops can only be rescheduled once.
Book the Full Process Workshop
1 x 2-hour session wheel throwing
1 x 2-hour session trimming
1 x 1.5-hour glazing
Location: East Vancouver, BC
Dates: Custom scheduling — send an email and we’ll align our calendars.
CAD 325,- ex. tax
