About Our Studio

Our teaching studio has 10 pottery wheels and two large work tables for hand-building. You have the opportunity to try your hand at both the wheel and hand-built work. You will have the chance to complete several pieces by the end of class. 

Students also learn proper clay management and studio maintenance. Good habits and skills are needed to reduce the accumulation of clay dust in any studio.

All work made in class is bisque-fired, glazed by you, and finally glaze-fired in kilns at the studio. The class fee includes one 20-lb bag of studio clay. Additional bags of clay can be purchased when needed. All studio glazes and firing is included in the class fee. 

Privilege of Membership = members get 10% off class tuition

Membership has its privileges!  Consider joining our Guild and receive a 10% discount on class tuition. See our Membership page to learn the many benefits of general membership in the Guild. You must be registered as a General, Studio or RAM Member, to receive the discount.

Class Register 

Announcing our Beginner and Intermediate Class Registration for Fall 2021

• Our 5-week sessions start October 4^th    
• Class size is limited to 6 participants
• Cost per session       Non-Members  $250 + HST

                                        Members          $225 + HST

New to pottery? You need to order a TOOL KIT when registering ($15+ HST)

Not your first class at MPG? Please bring your tool kit from home

(Current COVID restrictions prohibit the sharing of tools in our studio)

• • Monday mornings Oct 4 – Nov 8      9am to 12 noon
  • Monday evenings   Oct 4 – Nov 8      7pm to 10pm
  • Tuesday mornings  Oct 5 – Nov 2      9am to 12 noon 
  • Tuesday evenings   Oct 5 – Nov 2      7pm to 10pm

Intermediate level only class will run:

• • Wednesday evenings   Oct 6 – Nov 3       7pm to 10pm
  • Class is for INTERMEDIATE levels. Students must have taken at least 3 sessions (10 weeks each) of our Beginner classes, or a previous session of our Intermediate class. Please see course description for additional information.

• We continue following COVID-19 protocols that include mandating the use of face masks/coverings by all students and teachers in our classes, and practising physical distancing. 
• We have also implemented use of the Ontario.ca COVID-19 Screening Tool prior to each class. (As per the government of Ontario, use of the screening tool is not tracked or enforced by the province.)

Beginner/Intermediate Classes

Interested in learning the basics of wheel thrown or hand-built ceramics? Whether you're a newbie to pottery or have a fair amount of hands-on experience, join us for a class in our teaching studio. Our experienced instructors offer instruction through demonstrations and one-on-one attention. Learn the tips and techniques that will lift your work to the next level. Both beginner and intermediate students are welcome to this class.

Intermediate Classes 

The focus of this class will be on adjusting and fine-tuning throwing techniques to get more consistent results. Instruction will be geared toward form refinement and development, including improved trimming of pots to create "quality" pieces vs. "quantity." Alternative decorating or glazing techniques will be explored. Other areas to try will be altering thrown forms, throwing larger pieces and throwing specific forms, such as lids and closed forms.

Class is for INTERMEDIATE levels. Students must have taken at least 3 sessions (10 weeks each) of our Beginner classes, or a previous session of our Intermediate class. Please see course description for additional information.

Advanced Classes - No Advanced Classes are being offered at this time.

Need extra clay for your current class? 

Students are provided with one sleeve of clay per session. If you require more clay for your current class session, purchase extra clay here. We offer both new or reclaimed clay.