Pottery Class Information: Jan - Mar, 2022 * COVID UPDATE 20-DEC-2021

UPDATE 20-DEC-2021

Given the rapidly changing situation right now, we are postponing the registration for the winter classes to at least January.   We don't want to cancel the upcoming classes unless we have to, but at the least, they will start later in January than initially planned.

Thanks and take care. 

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Pottery Classes—Winter session 2022

The winter session of pottery classes at the PEI Potters Studio will begin in mid January 2022 for a 10 week period. In the event of bad weather, the class will be postponed and added on to the end of the session.

Please note that proof of vaccination is required for entry to classes as per the guidelines outlined by the province. Proof of vaccination will be done in the first class but not subsequent classes. 

Classes available: 

A class for children ages 9 to 14 will be held on Saturdays from 10 to 12 from January 8 to March 19. Please note that there will be no class on February 19. Registration fee is $175 and includes all necessary materials.

Adult beginner classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays (choose one) from 6:30 to 9:30 pm beginning the week of January 10 until the week of March 14. The registration fee is $225, which includes one 20lb block of clay that should last the whole session. Additional clay may be purchased if necessary. 

Class registration:

Registration will take place on line. Due to the small size of our studio we can only accommodate a maximum of 8 students per class. Since there is a large demand for classes, and since Internet speeds differ it has been difficult to ensure that the first come first serve approach is working. So in order to be as fair as possible to everyone, we have decided to use a computer generated lottery system for registration in adult classes for this next session.

The winter 2022 class online registration will open on December 22nd from 7-9pm and the link will be posted on this site, www.peipottersstudio.com. Once the registration period is over, everyone who has signed up for each class will be entered into a software program that will choose names randomly. Those who have been randomly chosen will be contacted as soon as possible to confirm interest and payment will be required within 48 hours to hold your spot. We accept E-transfer, cheque or cash.

 

Co-op membership: 

Once adults have completed a beginners’ class, they are eligible to join the studio as a co-op member, with a $10 co-op fee and an annual fee of $240.  We are currently at full capacity so any interested person would be added to our waiting list instead of being added right away.  New members are admitted in April of each year based on open spaces available. 

Registration for Fall Classes is now Full!

Thank you to everyone who registered for a class with the PEI Potters Studio. The response has been overwhelming and all classes are now full. We hope to have another session in January and in April. For questions, please email us at registration@peipottersstudio.com.

Registration Link for Fall 2021 Classes

 

Registration Link for Fall 2021 Classes

 

This post will automatically become visible on Monday September 13 at 9am to enable people to register for the Fall 2021 Classes. Click on the link below. 

Registration Link

If, for whatever reason, the link will not open or allow you to register the early the registration morning (i.e. technical difficulties), please email Barb MacDonald at bajmacdonald@gmail.com.

Pottery Class Update

Great news! Our operational plan has been approved and we will be able to offer classes at the studio this fall! Adult beginner classes will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm (choose one). They will begin the week of September 27 and run for a 10 week period. A class for children ages 9 to 14 will be held on Saturdays from 10 to 12 beginning September 25. Registration is online and is first come first serve. It will open on Monday, September 13 at 9 am. The link to the online registration form will go live when registration opens. Registration fees are $225 for an adult class and $175 for the children's class. Once you receive notification that your place in the class has been confirmed, payment can be made by E-transfer (preferred), cheque or cash. If you have questions, please email us at registration@peipottersstudio.com.

"A Place at the Table" A selection of images from our display for Art in the Open 2021

Fall Pottery Class Update

Pending approval of our operational plan, and as long as the Covid situation in PEI does not worsen, we will be proceeding with holding classes in the studio this fall. 

Perfect for beginners as well as those with previous experience, classes are taught by professional Island potters and are designed to be fun as well as educational. Classes are small in size and relaxed and informal in style. The class covers the basics of clay preparation, wheel-throwing techniques, and glazing and decoration. Hand-building techniques can also be explored depending on interest. A great way to relieve stress and enhance creativity while learning a new skill, participants will have the opportunity to create their own pieces from start to finish.

Adult beginner classes will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm (choose one). They will begin the week of September 27 and run for a 10 week period. A class for children ages 9 to 14 will be held on Saturdays from 10 to 12 beginning September 25.  

Registration is online and is first come first serve. It will open on Monday, September 13 at 9 am. The link to the online registration form will be posted at www.peipottersstudio.com and it will go live when registration opens. Registration fees are $225 for an adult class and $175 for the children's class. Once you receive notification that your place in the class has been confirmed, payment can be made by E-transfer (preferred), cheque or cash. 

If you have questions, please email us at registration@peipottersstudio.com.  

Annual Fundraising Pottery Sale 2021

We are pleased to announce that our annual fundraising sale for the PEI Potters Studio will be going ahead again this year, but it will have a new date and location.  

It will be held on Saturday, August 14 from 9 am to noon(ish) at The Farm Centre which is located on 420 University Avenue in Charlottetown (in between Sobeys and CBC). 

Work by studio members and students will be available at great prices!  Funds raised from the sale will help the studio provide opportunities for children and adults to learn about and enjoy working with clay. For more information contact Barb at bajmacdonald@gmail.com. 

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Pottery Class update--June 2021

With restrictions beginning to lift, we hope to be able to offer classes again beginning in late September. We will confirm by mid-August. 

If we are able to proceed, we will open our online registration in early September. The cost is $225 for a ten week session. 

If you have any questions, please contact Barb at bajmacdonald@gmail.com. 

 

Pottery Class Udpate--February 16 2021

We have reviewed the possibility of resuming our classes in April 2021, but feel it best to continue to postpone until the fall. This means that the next session could potentially be held from late September to late November and registration would be held in early September. Hopefully by that time more people will have been vaccinated and the threat of new strains will have diminished. Please stay tuned for more details to be provided on our website by mid-August. 

If you have any questions, please contact Barb at bajmacdonald@gmail.com.