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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

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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.

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Wheel Throwing: Gardiner Collections (All Levels)


Sep 27 2025 – Nov 22 2025
10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Create functional and sculptural pieces with earthenware clay and glazes, inspired by wheel-thrown works in the Gardiner Museum’s collections.
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Hand Building and Wheel Throwing Combo (Intermediate)


Sep 29 2025 – Nov 24 2025
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Inspired by the Gardiner Museum’s permanent collections, practice wheel throwing, hand building, glazing, texturing, and more.
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Wheel Throwing: Stoneware (Beginner)


Sep 29 2025 – Nov 24 2025
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Using stoneware clay, learn basic wheel throwing techniques to create cylinders and bowls, and experiment with glaze combinations.
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Hand Building and Wheel Throwing Combo (Beginner)


Sep 29 2025 – Nov 24 2025
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Learn hand building, wheel throwing, and surface decoration to create functional ceramics.
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Kids & Family Classes


The Gardiner Museum offers classes and workshops for kids, teens, and families that promote engagement and creativity through clay and other art media.

Teen Wheel Throwing (13 – 17)


Sep 27 2025 – Nov 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 (9 – 12)


Sep 28 2025 – Nov 9 2025
2:00 pm – 4:30 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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Single Classes


Looking to experiment with clay without the commitment? Our Single Classes are an informal 2-hour clay class for potters of all levels. Tickets are released on the 15th of each month for the following month.

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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 Class: Throw & Reclaim


Various Dates

An informal 2-hour clay class for a small group of 10 participants to experience the joy of throwing on the pottery wheel.
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Single Class: Bowls


Various Dates

In this 2-hour clay class for a small group of 10 participants, you’ll be guided through the process of making your own ceramic bowl on the pottery wheel.
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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 & Corporate Classes


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

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