Pottery Classes in Toronto | Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding

Our Winter Pottery Classes are now open for registration. All skill levels are welcome.

Weekly Pottery Classes for Adults

Guided by expert teachers, adults of all levels explore clay—from structured lessons to independent creative projects.

Winter Classes

Our hands-on classes welcome all skill levels, from beginners to more advanced ceramicists. Choose from flexible schedules including morning, evening, and weekend sessions. Adult classes run 8 weeks with 3-hour sessions, while our kids program offers fun 2-hour Saturday workshops for 6 weeks.

All materials and firings included. Register early as spots fill quickly!

Adult Classes

At Clay Space, our adult classes cover hand building, wheel throwing, sculpture, and glazing. Beginners follow a structured path to build strong fundamentals, while advanced students enjoy more freedom to pursue self-directed projects—whether that’s functional pieces, sculptures, or design exploration.

Weekly 3-hour classes
Sessions run for 8 weeks (shorter when interrupted by public holidays)
Open to all skill levels—from beginners to advanced
Class prices include all materials and firing service

Our approach balances structure with flexibility. You’ll learn key techniques through guided projects, but ultimately we encourage you to make what you’re most excited about.

What to expect?

Each class includes:

Instructor demonstrations
Guided practice time
Use of studio tools and equipment
Glazing and firing of selected pieces

Please note:

Pottery is a skill that develops over time
Results vary based on practice, attendance, and experimentation
Finished pieces require patience — drying and firing take time

Is Pottery Right for You?

Pottery is a rewarding practice, but it’s not instant gratification. Our classes are best suited for those who:

Enjoy learning through doing
Are open to trial and error
Value process as much as finished results

If that sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home at Clay Space.

Nor ready to commit to a weekly classes yet? Clay Space also offer beginner workshops and pottery event! Check out our schedule here!

FAQs

I did not get a confirmation e-mail after submitting my form. Am I on the list?

Worry not, you ARE on the list. We don’t send out a confirmation e-mail once you’ve submitted the form.

How long is the wait for classes?

Weekday evenings and weekends are much longer wait times than weekday mornings.

How long are classes?

How often are classes?

Weekly

Do I have to attend every class?

Students are allowed to miss a maximum of 2 classes for which they can schedule make up classes. That said the volume of students missing classes and scheduling make ups creates a lot of chaos. We strongly encourage students not to miss as they reduce the quality of the experience at the studio for all. Our 2 make up class policy is up for review this year.

Do you give refunds?

Unfortunately not but a credit with the studio can be issued which can be transfer to a friend or be used at the Clay Space shop.

Is there parking?

Yes, there is street parking on Gerrard St. which is free after 6pm.

What will I have learned by the end of 8 weeks of classes?

You will have been given an introduction into hand building, the pottery wheel and glazing. You will have learned enough to work somewhat independently.

Do you offer open studio or drop in classes?

We have a limited number of Open Studio memberships spots which are available right now. If you have pottery experience, can work independently and are interested in becoming a member please contact us.

Do you fire pieces in your kiln for the public?

Unfortunately we do not anymore. When the studio opened it was in the middle of a lockdown and we did rent out our kilns. Now our studio is too busy and cannot handle outside work.

How accessible is your space?

the studio is wheel chair accessible and has a ground floor bathroom. We strive to make the studio completely accessible and are constantly making adjust menus to accommodate customers of all abilities.

Whats your favourite color?

We love all colors at Clay Space 🙂

Can I buy a gift certificate for someone?

Why yes you can. We offer 2h beginner workshops from time to time. If you are interested you can purchase a spot/s for someone ahead of time and we’ll reach out to you when we’re having our next workshop. If the date doesn’t suit them they can always attend the following one. You can also go to out online shop at https://shop.clayspacestudio.com/ and purchase a gift certificate directly from the shop. As for our regular classes, yes you are able to buy a gift certificate for someone however the wait time before we have a free spot in a class might be very long. We only recommend this if this person is ok with the wait or if the person is able to attend a weekday morning class from 10am-1pm.