Adult Programs
Medalta’s adult pottery courses are great opportunities to explore your creativity and use your hands to create something of your own. Whether the only clay you’ve ever touched was dug out of your backyard when you were five years old or you’re an experienced potter, these classes are for you.
8-WEEK ADULT POTTERY CLASSES
Beginner Pottery: Throwing and Hand Building
Our adult pottery courses are great opportunities to explore your creativity and use your hands to create something of your own. Whether the only clay you’ve ever touched was dug out of your backyard when you were five years old or you’re an experienced potter, these classes are for you. Our Beginner Pottery class will review the basics like wedging, centering, trimming, and glazing – this is great for first time potters or individuals looking to hone their skills.
Pricing: $290 + GST = $304.50 (one bag of clay included, each additional bag is $20)
Registration Deadline: Two weeks before class start date
Minimum enrollment: 6 per class; Maximum enrollment: 12 per class
Instructor: TBD
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Before Class Start Date: A full refund (less a $25 administration fee) is available if you cancel by the registration deadline.
After Class Start Date: For cancellations after the registration deadline or no-shows, we will be unable to issue any refund. If you need to cancel due to medical reasons (documentation required), a partial refund will be given.
| Monday | September 30 – November 25 (8 classes – no class October 14) |
6:30 – 9:30 PM | Beginner Pottery: Throwing and Hand Building | TBD |
| Tuesday | October 1 – November 19 (8 classes) |
6:30 – 9:30 PM | Beginner Pottery: Throwing and Hand Building | S. Smith |
| Wednesday | October 2 – November 20 (8 classes) | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | Beginner Pottery: Throwing and Hand Building | S. Roy |
Introductory Hand Building: Coils, Slabs, and More! New Class!
We’re excited to announce a new adult class this year “Introductory Hand Building” — in this class, you will focus exclusively on ceramics without a wheel and learn how to build with your hands using techniques like coil and slab building. This is a great class for someone looking to try something new and dedicate themselves to using new methods to build cups, vessels, and small sculptures!
Price: $290 + GST = $304.50 (one bag of clay included, each additional bag is $20)
Registration Deadline: Two weeks before class starts
Minimum enrollment: 6 per class; Maximum enrollment: 12 per class
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Before Class Start Date: A full refund (less a $25 administration fee) is available if you cancel by the registration deadline.
After Class Start Date: For cancellations after the registration deadline or no-shows, we will be unable to issue any refund. If you need to cancel due to medical reasons (documentation required), a partial refund will be given.
| Thursday | October 3 – November 21 (8 classes) |
6:30 – 9:30 PM | Introductory Hand Building: Coils, Slabs, and More! (NO WHEEL THROWING) |
M. Barnett |
4-week adult pottery class
Pricing: $165 + GST = $173.25 (one bag of clay included, each additional bag is $20)
Registration Deadline: Two weeks before class start date
Minimum enrollment: 6 per class; Maximum enrollment: 12 per class
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Before Class Start Date: A full refund (less a $25 administration fee) is available if you cancel by the registration deadline.
After Class Start Date: For cancellations after the registration deadline or no-shows, we will be unable to issue any refund. If you need to cancel due to medical reasons (documentation required), a partial refund will be given.
| Saturday | September 28 – October 19 (4 Classes) |
12:30 – 3:30 PM | Sculptural Hand Building: Clay Bust Portraiture (NO WHEEL THROWING) |
M. Barnett |
| Saturday | November 2 – November 23 (4 classes) |
12:30 – 3:30 PM | Beginner Pottery: Throwing and Hand Building | TBD |
Saturday ‘Sampler’
Low commitment and a great way to test out wheel throwing without an 8 week commitment! Grab your significant other, mom & dad, or some girlfriends for this super fun & relaxed ‘sampler’ class. Commit to three hours of just one day, and try the potter’s wheel out, you might get sucked in and take a longer class! Your instructor will get you throwing on the wheel. Keep one of your best pieces to bisque and glaze, or you can keep it to glaze in an 8-week course. Pieces will be available for pick up three to four weeks after classes.
Price: $65.00 + GST = $68.25
(All supplies included. Work will be fired and glazed to take home.)
Registration deadline: Two weeks before the class start date
Minimum enrollment: 6 per class; Maximum enrollment: 12 per class
Instructor: TBD
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Before Class Start Date: A full refund (less a $25 administration fee) is available if you cancel by the registration deadline.
After Class Start Date: For cancellations after the registration deadline or no-shows, we will be unable to issue any refund. If you need to cancel due to medical reasons (documentation required), a partial refund will be given.
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Dates |
Time | Class |
Instructor |
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Saturday |
September 21 | 12:30 – 3:30pm | Beginner Pottery: Throwing and Hand Building | TBD |
| Saturday | October 26 | 12:30 – 3:30pm | Beginner Pottery: Throwing and Hand Building |
TBD |
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Saturday |
November 30 | 12:30 -3:30pm | Beginner Pottery: Throwing and Hand Building |
TBD |
Date Night Pottery Class
While we love re-enactments of the pottery scene from “Ghost”, acting skills are not
necessary and we’ll keep the romantic lighting to a minimum for our one night potter class!
Grab your partner, your mom, a friend, (anyone!) for this fun and relaxed night out with
wine, nibbles, and clay. Your instructor will get you throwing on the wheel so you can each
have a piece to take home to remind you of the night! Work will take two to four weeks to be
fired, all participants will be notified when work is ready for pick-up
Price: $75 +GST per person = $78.75 (All supplies, glass of wine or beer, and snacks are included. Additional drinks are $6 per drink)
Please note this price is per person – not per couple.
Registration Deadline: Two weeks before class start date
Minimum enrollment: 6 per class; Maximum enrollment: 12 per class
Instructor: TBD
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Before Class Start Date: A full refund (less a $25 administration fee) is available if you cancel by the registration deadline.
After Class Start Date: For cancellations after the registration deadline or no-shows, we will be unable to issue any refund. If you need to cancel due to medical reasons (documentation required), a partial refund will be given.
| Dates | Time | Class | Instructor | |
| Friday | September 20 | 7:30 – 9:30pm | Pottery Date Night | TBD |
| Friday | October 26 | 7:30 – 9:30pm | Pottery Date Night | TBD |
| Friday | November 29 | 7:30 – 9:30pm | Pottery Date Night | TBD |
PRIVATE POTTERY EXPERIENCES
Private bookings require a minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 12. We require they must be booked at least 4-6 weeks in advance and it is dependent on the availability of the instructor.
For inquiries about booking a private pottery experience, please contact residencies@medalta.org.
The Friends of Medalta Society is a not-for-profit charitable organization. Programs are supported by private and corporate donations and municipal, provincial and federal grants. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta.
