⚠   Due to Provincial restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the City has temporarily closed its indoor recreation and cultural facilities and suspended drop-in and registered programs, except for essential services and virtual programs. Up to date information regarding closures can be found at ottawa.ca.
Join Ottawa

Nepean Visual Arts Centre

Nepean Visual Arts Centre, courses for Pottery in the fall

Functional handbuilding

Create unique, functional and beautiful clay pieces for your home! Serving dishes, lamp bases, planters, jewelry boxes, vases, birdfeeders - the possibilities are endless. Learn basic handbuilding techniques: coil, slab and pinch pot methods. All levels welcome.
  • Mon, 6:30 pm-9 pm, Nov 9-Dec 14, $196.50 1582739
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   cancelled
  • Wed, 6:30 pm-9 pm, Nov 11-Dec 16, $196.50 1582779
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   cancelled

Handbuilding

No instruction provided. Previous experience in any Nepean Visual Arts Centre pottery class is required. Participants must bring their own clay and tools. All clay MUST be purchased at the NVAC for a per bag fee.
  • Mon, 2 pm-5 pm, Nov 9-Dec 14, $88.25 1582748
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Tue, 10:15 am-1:15 pm, Nov 10-Dec 15, $88.25 1582750
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Tue, 2 pm-5 pm, Nov 10-Dec 15, $88.25 1582751
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 10:15 am-1:15 pm, Nov 11-Dec 16, $88.25 1582752
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 2 pm-5 pm, Nov 11-Dec 16, $88.25 1582753
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 10:15 am-1:15 pm, Nov 12-Dec 17, $88.25 1582754
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 2 pm-5 pm, Nov 12-Dec 17, $88.25 1582756
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Fri, 5 pm-8 pm, Nov 13-Dec 18, $88.25 1582758
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >

Handbuilding - With parent

Get messy with your little ones! Create a unique pottery piece together using simple handbuilding forms and techniques. Discover coils, slabs and pinching techniques. One child and parent pair per registration. Supplies will be provided.
  • Sat, 9:45 am-11:45 am, Nov 14-Dec 19, $306.75 1584014
    6 yrs-10 yrs, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 12:45 pm-2:45 pm, Nov 14-Dec 19, $306.75 1584015
    6 yrs-10 yrs, 6 classes,   Register >

Handbuilding combo

Learn Wheel 1 throwing techniques and explore a variety of handbuilding methods like the slab roller and coils, to make functional forms. Surface decoration and glazing techniques will be covered.
  • Fri, 12:30 pm-3 pm, Nov 13-Dec 18, $196.50 1582782
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >

Wheel - Level 1

Create basic vessel forms such as cylinders and bowls. Glazing, decorative techniques and application of handles will be introduced. For beginner or early stage potters only.
  • Tue, 10 am-12:30 pm, Nov 10-Dec 15, $196.50 1582768
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 6:30 pm-9 pm, Nov 11-Dec 16, $196.50 1582776
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 6:30 pm-9 pm, Nov 12-Dec 17, $196.50 1582777
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >

Wheel - Level 1

Introduction to wheel throwing techniques. Create basic vessel forms such as cylinders and bowls. Glazing, decorative techniques and application of handles will be introduced.
  • Sat, 10 am-noon, Nov 14-Dec 19, $225.00 1582785
    11 yrs-14 yrs, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 1 pm-3 pm, Nov 14-Dec 19, $225.00 1582786
    11 yrs-14 yrs, 6 classes,   cancelled

Wheel - Level 2

Create pieces such as cylinders, plates and bowls. More advanced techniques: forming lids, surface decoration (carving and painting) with underglaze techniques, will be introduced.
  • Mon, 6:15 pm-9:15 pm, Nov 9-Dec 14, $232.25 1582745
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >

Wheel studio

No instruction provided. Previous experience in any Nepean Visual Arts Centre pottery class is required. Participants must bring their own clay and tools. All clay MUST be purchased at the NVAC for a per bag fee.
  • Mon, 2 pm-5 pm, Nov 9-Dec 14, $88.25 1582747
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Tue, 2 pm-5 pm, Nov 10-Dec 15, $88.25 1582759
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 10:15 am-1:15 pm, Nov 11-Dec 16, $88.25 1582761
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Wed, 2 pm-5 pm, Nov 11-Dec 16, $88.25 1582763
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Thu, 10:15 am-1:15 pm, Nov 12-Dec 17, $88.25 1582764
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Sat, 2 pm-5 pm, Nov 14-Dec 19, $88.25 1582765
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Fri, 5 pm-8 pm, Nov 13-Dec 18, $88.25 1582766
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
Map location of Nepean Visual Arts Centre
Nepean Visual Arts Centre
1701 Woodroffe AVE
Ottawa,ON
(613) 580-2828


Pour les programmes uniquement en français, veuillez faire une recherche dans l’interface en français.