Pottery Studio

The Pottery Studio at Centennial Centre

• Open Studio Time Information

  • Open Studio Time participants must read all documents in the Required Readings section below prior to their first session at the studio.
  • Open Studio Time hours (registration required and is available in 2 month blocks):
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM
    • Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:00-5:00 PM
    • Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:00-9:00 PM
    • Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 PM
    • Sundays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Sundays, 2:00-5:00 PM
  • There is no drop-in pottery available during open studio time.

  **Please note that this information is subject to change at any time.

• Drop-in Pottery Information

  • Drop-in Pottery participants must read all the documents in the Required Readings section below prior to their first session at the studio.
  • You must purchase a "10 Visit Pass" which will be valid for use during the "season" (i.e. Sept-Dec or Jan-April). All visits must be used during this time. You cannot carry visits to the next season. 
  • The "10 Visit Pass" is only valid during the drop-in hours listed below. 
  • Drop In Pottery Hours
    • Mondays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Saturdays, 5:00-8:00 PM
  • Drop-in pottery "10 Visit Pass" is not valid during Open Studio Time slots.

  **Please note that this information is subject to change at any time.

• Private and Semi-Private Pottery Lessons and Workshops

  Requests for September to December 2023 private and semi private lessons open on September 5, 2023, please email llehive@wspr.ca on September 5, 2023 to request lessons. 

  Join Esther Drone in the new Centennial Centre Pottery Studio for a customized pottery lesson. Whether you’re a beginner wanting to try out throwing on the wheel or hand building, or an experienced potter looking for more advanced techniques, Esther can guide you through a wonderful lesson.

  Private lessons: $59 per hour; Semi-private lessons (for up to 3 people): $79 per hour (Fall 2023 rates)

  For beginners, we recommend starting with 5 hours (2x 2 hour classes and 1x 1 hour class for glazing). We offer classes on Sundays from 6-8 PM and Wednesdays between 9:00 am to 1:00 PM.

• Clay and Glazes

  • $50 for a ½ box, includes firing and glazes (Fall 2023 rates)
  • Recycled clay - $20 per bag, includes firing and glazes (Fall 2023 rates)

  Clay can be purchased here: https://explore.wspr.ca/Westshore/public/category/browse/art_clay or through Juan de Fuca reception in person or by calling 250-478-8384. Proof of purchase (digital or printed) is required to retrieve your clay.

• Project Pick Up for Pottery Classes

  You will be contacted via email 3-6 weeks after your class ends and will be given a designated date/time to pick up your items. Please ensure your email address is accurate on your WSPR account. 

• Required Readings

  Please read the information and attachments below prior to visiting the studio for Open Studio Time or Drop-in Pottery:

  • Information about our studio practices, equipment, as well as tips and tricks can be found here: Pottery Studio Manual
  • All registrants of Open Studio Time and Drop In Pottery are required to read Open Studio Time and Drop-in Pottery and the Pottery Studio Manual (linked above), and adhere to all pottery studio safety guidelines.
• Contact

  For information about pottery and other arts & culture programs, please contact:

  Lisa Lehive
  Phone: 250-474-5825
  Email: llehive@westshorerecreation.ca