How We Work
With Our Students
Working with Adults
We typically lean towards a more student-driven approach to teaching. In each class or workshop, you will be taught a creative technique, however you are not required to follow our class example. We would prefer that you go home with something you LOVE rather than something you were "put in a box" to create. We are here to boost you and your creativity - not to limit you!
We expect all students to show up on time because our classes start on time. If you need to complete payment beforehand, please come early so that we may begin class on time.
Working with Children
We typically lean towards a more student-driven approach to teaching children. In each class or workshop, your child will be taught a creative technique, however they are not required to follow our class example down to the millimeter. We would prefer that your kid goes home with something they LOVE rather than something that they were "put in a box" to create. We are here to boost them and their creativity - not to limit it! We welcome all kinds of children into the studio; shy, outgoing, neurodivergent, on the spectrum, or not! Having a space for children to be able to express themselves creatively is incredibly important to the owner and we're proud to be able to offer that in Esquimalt.
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​Although we try to best meet the needs of your child, we are not fully equipped to manage every situation that may arise. The Eccentric Studio is a teaching space, however, not an educational institution with the appropriate facilities to manage behavioral issues.
When you register your child, you will receive an email with an intake form. Alongside our intake form will be the option to sign your child up for their own 15-minute studio orientation to familiarize them with the space before they visit us for class. If your child would benefit from this, please click on the button below to sign them up.
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Kids’ Clay Classes Studio Rules:
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No running, please!
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Respect the studio space and each other.
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Hands to yourself and your own projects.
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Stay away from the kiln, it is extremely hot!
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Try everything once! You might LOVE it!
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Consequences System:
First Instance: A gentle verbal warning will be given, explaining their behaviour and what needs to change to continue in class.
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Second Instance: We will guide them to our “Calm Space” which is equipped with various fidget toys, colouring pages, and short books. This is our alternative to previous aimless roaming around the studio.
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Final Instance: We will call the child’s parents to have them sit in the class as behavioural support, or they may choose to end the session and go home.