Format: Courses

Taught by our Artists-in-Residence, these sessions provide you with the tools for hands-on creative expression.

This 3-hour introductory fusing workshop will cover cutting and arranging sheet glass into coasters, sun catchers or earrings. Participants will receive a short demo from the instructor before exploring the material on their own. The work will be loaded into the kiln to be fired and will be ready for pickup the following week. Participants […]

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In this beginner workshop, the students will be introduced to new embroidery stitches and how to combine them in future projects. This workshop is a great way to learn a new technique and the special tricks to make it fun and successful. Students will come away from this experience with a sampler of stitches, new […]

Make your own pendants in this one-day session! Great for beginners, the instructor will cover all the jewellery basics to make your own piece, including sawing, forming, texturing, cold connections and finishing silver. No experience is necessary. All the supplies and tools to use in the classroom are provided. With the techniques you learn in […]

Over three weeks, students will learn various approaches to printing on fabric, including open-screen printing using stencils and resists, stamp and block printing and how to paint designs on screens using drawing fluid and filler. These techniques can all be used at home with affordable equipment, allowing participants to bring what they learn back into […]

This six-week course will allow students to learn and use various surface decoration techniques using slips, underglazes and glaze. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace to build and decorate functional pieces (e.g., boxes, bottles, bowls, cups, tiles, tumblers and trays) and small sculptural forms while guided by the instructor through different […]

Learn to throw your first cups, bowls and vases on the pottery wheel in this four-week course. You will learn the full process of throwing, trimming and glazing your ceramic pieces. Registration fee includes clay, glaze and firings. Learn more about available dates and times for this course:

In this eight-week continuation course, students can advance their skills by building upon previously acquired techniques and creating more complex forms. Encouraged to progress at their own pace, students will focus on constructing and embellishing functional pieces such as bowls, cups and tiles and exploring the creation of small sculptural forms. The registration fee covers […]

This eight-week introductory course allows students to learn and utilize the pottery wheel for creating functional or sculptural objects. Emphasizing a self-paced approach, students will craft and embellish functional pieces like bowls and cups and explore small sculptural forms. The registration fee covers certain materials. Learn more about available dates and times for this course:

Join us in the hot shop for our Easter seasonal workshop. Participants are welcome to join us for an egg-citing night of glass sculpting. Instructors will guide participants in shaping glass into colourful spring eggs and a glass rabbit, perfect for including in your yearly egg hunt! No experience is necessary; all materials are included. Pieces will […]

Join us for our spring seasonal workshop. This three-hour workshop will guide participants in creating a variety of spring-themed glass creations, including flowers, sun catchers and mushrooms. No experience is necessary; all materials are included. Pieces will be ready for pickup two to three days after the workshop.

Join us in the glass studio for our Valentine’s Day-themed workshop. Participants will be guided in making roses and glass hearts for their Valentine. No experience is necessary; all materials are included. Pieces will be ready for pickup two to three days after the workshop.

Learn to make cups, vases and bowls with wheel throwing and hand-building techniques over the eight-week period. All levels of experience are welcome. Registration fee includes clay, glaze and firings. Learn more about available dates and times for this course:

Make your earrings in this one-day session! Great for beginners, the instructor will cover all the jewellery basics to make your piece, including sawing, soldering, forming, texturing and finishing silver. No experience is necessary. All the supplies and tools to use in the classroom are provided. With the techniques you learn in this class, you […]

This eight-week course will allow students to learn and use current hand-building techniques to make functional or small sculptural objects. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace to build and decorate functional pieces (e.g., boxes, bottles, bowls, cups, tiles, tumblers and trays) and small sculptural forms. Some materials are included with the […]

This eight-week course will allow students to learn and use current hand-building techniques to make functional or small sculptural objects. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace to build and decorate functional pieces (e.g., boxes, bottles, bowls, cups, tiles, tumblers and trays) and small sculptural forms. Some materials are included with the […]

Learn to make cups, vases and bowls with wheel throwing and hand-building techniques (e.g., throwing, coiling, slab, trimming, decoration and finishing). Registration fee includes clay, glaze and firings.  All levels of experience are welcome. 

In this two-week course, students will learn how to shoot silkscreens using photo emulsion and try both traditional screen printing and open screen techniques using stencils and resists. The first session will be dedicated to instruction and design development, and the second will allow for further sampling and the creation of final prints. Students will […]

In this one-day workshop, students will learn about artist books through contemporary artists and samples. They will go home with a completed artist book of their own where the concept of “book” is open to interpretation through sculpture and form. Students are encouraged to bring materials they want to use in their artist books, such […]

In this beginner workshop, the students will be introduced to six new embroidery stitches and how to combine them in future projects. This workshop is a great way to learn a new technique and the special tricks to make it fun and successful. Students will come away from this experience with a sampler of stitches, […]

With a few simple stitches and designs, students will complete a piece that is meant to relax and de-stress through autonomous and repetitive action. Studies show that embroidery releases neurotransmitters that promote joy and well-being. Students will learn how to integrate embroidery as a meditative practice they can take into their lives.  Learn more about […]

In this three-week course, students will be introduced to hand quilting. From choosing the fabrics and patterns to sewing and stuffing, we will cover all the basics of hand-quilting by creating a hand-quilted pillow by the end of the course. Techniques and information covered include:  • Fabric options and choices   • Quilt block patterns   • […]

This workshop focuses on exploring stitched shibori techniques and patterns. We will cover multiple beginner techniques to create your silk shibori samplers. This workshop is a space for students to experiment with this beautiful Japanese textile technique and come away with several different designs to go forward with.