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Learn & Make


The Gardiner Museum is a leader in clay education, welcoming adults and children of all skill levels.

Learn & Make

Winter Clay Classes go on sale to Gardiner Friends on Monday November 25 at 10 am and to the public on Wednesday November 27 at 10 am.

Gardiner Friends get 15% off and front-of-the-line registration for sessional classes. Join now!
Does not apply to Get Acquainted pass holders.

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Adults Classes


The Gardiner Museum is a leader in clay education, offering a range of adult classes year-round in our studios.

A woman hand building with clay while people use the pottery wheel behind her

Hand Building and Wheel Throwing Combo (All Levels)


Jan 6 2025 – Mar 3 2025
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Start by learning basic hand-building techniques, then learn to use the pottery wheel to create functional ceramics.
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Stoneware (Beginner)


Jan 6 2025 – Mar 3 2025
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Learn basic hand building and wheel-throwing techniques, and experiment with exciting glaze combinations on both functional and sculptural pieces.
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Hand Building and Wheel Throwing Combo (Intermediate – Advanced)


Jan 6 2025 – Mar 3 2025
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Learn wheel throwing, hand building, glazing, texturing, and more. This class is designed for students already comfortable working with clay.
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Kids & Family Classes


Kids, teens, and families, can embrace their creativity through clay in our fully equipped pottery studios.

Teen Wheel Throwing (13 – 17)


Jan 11 2025 – Feb 22 2025
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Express your creativity on the pottery wheel! Learn wheel-throwing techniques to create your own functional, sculptural, and decorative pottery.
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Kids Hand Building (Ages 9 – 12)


Jan 12 2025 – Feb 23 2025
10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Kids will learn hand-building methods such as sculpting, slab building, and coiling, as well as surface decoration and glazing techniques.
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Family Hand Building


Jan 12 2025 – Feb 23 2025
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Families with kids ages 6 – 13 will learn hand-building and glazing techniques to create your own masterpieces.
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Single Classes


Looking to experiment with clay without the commitment? Single Class: Clay Your Way is an informal 2-hour clay class for potters of all levels.

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Single Class: Clay Your Way


Multiple Dates

Experiment with various hand-building, wheel-throwing, or decorating techniques, guided by an experienced artist instructor in a professional ceramics studio. Instruction is provided at the beginner level.
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Single Classes: For Families


Multiple Dates

An informal clay class where families can work together using hand-building techniques to create decorative sculptures, guided by an experienced artist instructor in a professional ceramics studio.
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School Groups


Our school programs, designed by professional educators, engage with the Ontario Curriculum in fun and creative ways using clay.

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Private Groups


Our private group bookings are perfect for birthday parties, showers, or a fun night out with friends.

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Corporate Team Building


Bring your team for a hands-on clay experience where they can get creativity and work collaboratively.

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The Gardiner Museum will close at 6 pm on Wednesday May 22 for the International Ceramic Art Fair Preview Gala.