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There is something satisfying about taking a soft lump of earth and persuading it into becoming… something. Clay is an excellent keeper of fingerprints, energy, and ideas. In our handbuilding clay courses and workshops, you’ll learn the foundational tools: structure, surface texture, form and colourful glaze techniques—while having plenty of room to make the projects your own. Our classes are beginner friendly, but not beginner only: guided lessons give first-timers a solid foundation, while those with clay experience can build on what they already know, explore new techniques and take familiar skills somewhere unexpected. Our projects are intentionally a little different, offering opportunities to create pieces you won’t find for sale or being taught at every other studio in town. Come for the clay, stay for the creative detours, and make something of beauty, ritual, comfort, or curious intent.

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Handbuilding Course

Learn the foundations of handbuilt pottery in this 8-week ceramics course, using slab, pinch, and coil techniques — no wheel throwing required.  Learn new skills or build on existing experience.

Workshops

Our workshops are beginner friendly, but not beginner only. Handbuild and glaze your own unique pottery bowl, mug, sculpture and more. Create something personal, beautiful, and uniquely yours.

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Specialty Classes

Find our seasonally rotated workshops, Special Events and alternate media classes here.  Beginner friendly and all materials always provided. 

We can't wait to see what you create with us at The Eccentric Artist Studio!

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★★★★★

"We had so much fun. The instructors are fantastic - we went in with no pottery experience and our projects came out looking great. Such a rewarding, great way to spend an evening!"

- Alaina (Student)

Commit to consistent clay creativity with our 3-month workshop subscription! Enjoy 10% off three workshops while spending more time in the studio, exploring new ideas, and connecting with a welcoming community of makers.

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Open Studio

Enjoy independent studio time with access to over 100 glazes, a wide range of tools, and all firings included for pieces up to 9”x9”x9”.

 

Open Studio is available to students who have completed our 8-week Hand Building Course (or equivalent experience)

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Kiln Rental

Rent kiln space to fire your own work by the piece or book the entire kiln for larger batches. Perfect for independent ceramic artists looking for reliable firings in a supportive studio environment.

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Gift Cards

Give the gift of creativity with an Eccentric Artist Studio gift card! Perfect for workshops, courses, open studio time, or kiln rentals, our gift cards make a thoughtful experience-based gift for the creative person in your life.

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Got something on your mind?

Is there a specific class you'd like us to offer? To join a workshop waitlist, provide feedback, or suggest another class, please fill out this contact form. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.​  If we have enough waitlisted participants, we usually add another class time within the next 1-2 months!

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