Pottery Classes in Vancouver


I teach several classes each week in Vancouver and Burnaby.

Classes cover wheel-throwing, some hand-building, decoration techniques and glazing. Beginners are welcome, but classes are also appropriate for more advanced students.

Listed below are the days, times and locations where I teach.

West Point Grey Community Centre (Aberthau)

Monday 9am-12pm, 

Thursday 7pm-10pm, 

Saturday 10am-1pm

4397 West 2nd Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6R 1K4
(604) 257-8140
wpgcc@vancouver.ca

West End Community Centre

Tuesday 6:45pm-9:45pm

870 Denman St

(604) 257-8333

westendcc@vancouver.ca

 

 Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

Wednesday 7pm-10pm

6450 Deer Lake Ave
Burnaby, BC V5G2J3
(604) 291-6864
http://www.burnaby.ca/online/webreg.html

 

Teaching Philosophy:

I believe in a hands-on approach to learning to make pots. I feel direct experience is the best teacher, so I encourage students to get dirty right away.   I do several demonstrations per class, and am very open to suggestions from students. I try to keep out of people's way, while being there to keep an eye on their progress and am ready to step up to assist, as soon as I see a problem or am asked for help. The main objective in my classes is to have fun,  get creative, and to hopefully bring home some beautiful  hand-made pots.