5-day intensive: Beginner pottery wheel lessons

Only two spots available 

I'm looking for two students willing to embark on a 5-day intensive focussed on building pottery wheel throwing skills. 

Dates: Monday to Friday, April 20-24, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm daily
Wheels: Potters will alternate between a standing and seated wheel*

Weekly focuses:
April 20: Introduction to throwing
April 21: Remembering the basics & creating height 
April 22: Wall thickness (yes, we cut a pot in half to learn)! 
April 23: How to use rib tools 
April 24: Potter's choice

Learning how to trim will be weaved in throughout the week. 

Included:

• One piece per lesson (1-2 lb)**
• All materials and tools 
• Bisque and glaze kiln firings  
• One seasonal glaze per piece

*Wheels are in a small nook area inside Kate's home. Noting this in case of space sensitivities. 
** Everyone works at different speeds. For example, a more experienced potter joining this series may produce more pots during the lesson. Each additional piece costs $10+ taxes. 

Work will be glazed by ZEAL and available 6 to 8 weeks after the series ends. 

Pickup can be tracked here: zealcreativestudio.com/pages/my-pottery-status.

Ages: 14+
Duration: 2 hours
Location: ZEAL Creative Studios @ 10055 French Settlement Road, Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0**

This series is non-refundable. It is transferrable. Before purchasing, please review the refund and cancellation policy: zealcreativestudio.com/policies/refund-policy.

Before attending your lesson, ZEAL's Annual Pottery Studio Waiver must be filled out. It can be found here: zealcreativestudio.com/pages/pottery-studio-waiver. 

Disclaimer 
This is a learning process that takes years of exploration. Pieces can crack, form blisters or pinholes, craze, and crawl. While every effort is made to fire work safely, ZEAL is not responsible for damage, breakage, or loss during firing. Work that is not picked up within two months will be made available in ZEAL’s community shop or donated to a good cause.