Ceramics: Throwing & Handbuilding (Tues PM)
8 Week Class | Registration opens 2026-04-14 12:00 PM
This course introduces the foundational techniques of working with clay, including hand-building methods like pinching, coiling, and slab construction, as well as an introduction to wheel throwing. For those with some experience in working with clay this course also offers an opportunity to expand their practice. Participants will learn to prepare and handle clay, explore surface decoration techniques such as underglaze application and texture treatments, and gain practical experience in the glazing process. With hands-on practice and guided instruction, students will create their own unique ceramic pieces while developing confidence in their creative abilities.
Base Tuition: $450 + Material Fee: $60 = $510 Total
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- What You Will Learn:
- How to prepare and work with clay effectively
- Hand-building, including pinch, coil, and slab construction
- Wheel-throwing techniques and advancing skills
- Surface decoration methods including texture treatments and underglazing
- Fundamentals of glazing approaches and techniques
- Creative problem-solving and ceramic design skills
- References to contemporary and historic ceramics
Please Note: If you have a pacemaker, or other similar implanted medical device, please consult with your cardiologist for advice as pottery wheels can cause potentially disruptive magnetic fields.
Jon Packer
Jon has taught ceramics to youth and adults, guided by a passion for working with clay and creating supportive studio environments where students can grow creatively and confidently. He has exhibited work in Toronto and the UK, curated an exhibition of contemporary British ceramics, and continues to develop his own arts practice alongside teaching. His classes emphasize the tactile experience of clay while building skills, curiosity, and creative expression. Jon serves in a board leadership role with Craft Ontario and was recently invited to join the TSA Board of Governors, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing craft and arts communities.