Classes & Events
SPECIALTY CLASSES & EVENTS
Discover something new with one of our special edition pottery workshops, available for limited times each year. These unique classes go beyond our regular schedule, featuring trendy projects, specific clay techniques, and seasonal offerings.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your skills or simply enjoy a creative day out, there’s always something inspiring to try. Join us for a one-of-a-kind pottery experience that won’t be around for long!
Skill Level
Beginner unless otherwise specified
Age
14+
Pricing
Prices vary per workshop.
Design inspo by Carol Volpato
ONE DAY ONLY! JANUARY 3RD @ 7:00PM
BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST:
PAINT A MUG!
Skill Level: Beginner (and up!)
Price: $175 + GST for two people
Skip the sculpting, and focus on the decorating! If you love to illustrate and paint, this clay date is for you. Using underglaze, paint the design of your dreams onto a blank mug, handcrafted by Claymates staff. Painted mugs will be dipped in clear glaze for a glossy coat.
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Design inspo by Paula Atelier
A TWO PART WORKSHOP!
CERAMIC BUBBLE LETTERS
Dates: January 5th & 8th @ 6:30PM OR February 16th & 19th @ 6:30PM
Skill Level: Beginner (and up!)
Price: $180 + GST
Get your hands muddy and your creativity flowing in this 2-session special workshop, where you’ll bring your favourite words to life in bold, bubbly ceramic letters! Participants will sculpt chunky letters from solid clay, then hollow, smooth, and paint them with different coloured slips. Claymates staff will finish them off with a glossy clear glaze.
Each ticket is for one student. Students can create 6-8 letters, each one 4-5” tall.
*We are offering this workshop in January and again in February
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MORE CLASSES & EVENTS!
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PRIVATE EVENTS
Book out the studio and get muddy with your friends, family, or co-workers.
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MULTI-WEEK CLASSES
Go on a creative journey all the way from wedging to glazing in a multi-week class.
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CLAY DATES
Dip your toe into the world of ceramics with these one-day workshops for two.
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PRIVATE LESSONS
Accelerate your learning with private pottery lessons on your own schedule.
FAQ
If you have questions or need more information, be sure to visit our FAQ page for answers and additional details about our offerings and pottery pickup hours. We're here to help you embark on your creative journey!
WHERE TO FIND US!
We are nestled in East Vancouver near Strathcona Park.
Address
1288 Vernon Drive, Vancouver BC
Contact (Email is best!)
hello@claymatesceramicsstudio.com
Drop-ins are only available to existing Claymates members. If you’re not a member but you’d like to visit the studio, please register for one of our classes or private events!