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Private Groups


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

Learn & Make / Private Groups

Join us for a private clay class with your friends and family! All classes are led by experienced artists who specialize in ceramics and will teach your group how to make your own clay creations.

All classes are 1.5 hours in length.

Class Types:

Hand Building: Tap into your creativity by sculpting with your hands. This class is suitable for groups of adults or a combination of adults and children.

Adult Pottery Wheel: Experience the thrill and challenges of throwing on the pottery wheel. This class is for adults only.

Kids Hand Building: Kids can get their hands dirty and sculpt with clay. Choose from three themes:

  • Animals and Fantastic Beasts
  • Decorative Dishes
  • Miniature Figures
  • Hand Building : $450
    For 10 people. $45 per additional participant
  • Pottery Wheel : $450
    For 10 adults. No additional participants
  • Kids Hand Building : $450
    For 15 kids. $30 per additional child

Prices include materials and firing.

Booking Information:

Booking requests must be received at least three (3) weeks in advance of the requested class date. Payment information will be required upon confirming the booking and a deposit of 50% of the full cost of the class will be charged. The balance must be paid on the day of the day of your visit.

Please note: This is not a booking confirmation. Please fill out the booking request below and we will be in touch to confirm availability and provide you with a booking confirmation.

Chaperones for Kids Classes:

We require adult chaperones to accompany kids’ groups, at no additional cost. Their role is to support the kids as non-participants. No additional adults will be permitted in the clay class.

Ages 5 – 7: 5 adult chaperons for 15 kids
Ages 7 – 10: 4 adult chaperones for 15 kids
Ages 10+: 3 adult chaperones for 15 kids

Post-Visit Information:

Finished pieces are fired in our electric kilns and will be ready for pick up 2 – 3 weeks after the class. Participants will be contacted via email to retrieve their pieces.

Cancellation and Refunds:

All cancellations must be made by emailing [email protected]. Within 14 days of the class, the deposit is non-refundable.

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