Ceramics

The VAC started as a clay guild over 75 years ago and our ceramics tradition continues to thrive. The department offers a unique learning experience in our large studio, equipped with thirteen wheels, five electric kilns, a slab roller, a laboratory for the preparation of artisanal glazes, and our skilled technicians. Teaching focuses on technical expertise— the wheel, hand-building, and use of glazes, etc.—but also encourages students to explore personal creativity and the expanding boundaries of contemporary ceramic art. The additional fee for materials covers: one bag of clay, glazes, stains, and engobes, as well as firings. Students are expected to bring their own tools. Included in the material fee are Open Studio sessions, where upon weekly registration students can practice outside of class hours.

Hand-building for Beginners Winter

Schedule:: Monday, from 6 to 9 pm
Date:: January 13 to March 31, 2025
Code:: H25-C07-1N
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Kimberly Orjuela
Price:: $425 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 12
Total capacity:: 10 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Wheel for Beginners Winter

Schedule:: Thursday, from 6 to 9 pm
Date:: January 16 to April 3, 2025
Code:: H25-C01-4N
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Meriel Bond
Price:: $425 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 12
Total capacity:: 12 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Wheel for Beginners Winter

Schedule:: Friday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Date:: January 17 to April 4, 2025
Code:: H25-C02-5M
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Meriel Bond
Price:: $425 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 12
Total capacity:: 12 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Hand-building for Beginners Winter

Schedule:: Saturday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Date:: January 18 to April 5, 2025
Code:: H25-C08-6M
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Claire-Olwen Stewart
Price:: $425 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 12
Total capacity:: 10 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Wheel - All Levels Winter

Schedule:: Tuesday, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Date:: January 14 to April 1, 2025
Code:: H25-C03-2A
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Sarah-Jeanne Riberdy
Price:: $425 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 12
Total capacity:: 12 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Wheel - All Levels Winter

Schedule:: Wednesday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Date:: January 15 to April 2, 2025
Code:: H25-C04-3M
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Colleen Dwyer-Meloche
Price:: $425 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 12
Total capacity:: 12 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Press Mold Making Winter

Schedule:: Saturday, from 10 am to 3 pm
Date:: January 18, 2025
Code:: H25-CW02
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Sarah-Jeanne Riberdy
Price:: $125 (+$30 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Total capacity:: 12 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Production of Artisanal Ceramic Tiles Winter

Schedule:: Saturday, from 1 to 4 pm
Date:: January 25 to February 8, 2025
Code:: H25-CW03
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Marilyn Champagne
Price:: $150 (+$20 materials)
Number of classes:: 2
Total capacity:: 12 students (6 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 6

Creation of Animal Spirits Winter

Schedule:: Saturday, from 1 to 4 pm
Date:: February 22, 2025
Code:: H25-CW05
Age group:: For Everyone
Teacher:: Kimberly Orjuela
Price:: $75 (+$20 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Total capacity:: 15 students (12 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 12

Intensive Wheel Throwing Workshop (Intermediate) Winter

Schedule:: Monday to Friday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Date:: January 6 to 10, 2025
Code:: H25-CW01
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Loriane Thibodeau
Price:: $460 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 5
Total capacity:: 12 students (6 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 6

Intermediate Hand-building (Personal Projects) Winter

Schedule:: Monday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Date:: January 13 to March 31, 2025
Code:: H25-C09-1M
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Eva Lapka
Price:: $425 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 12
Total capacity:: 10 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Advanced Throwing Winter

Schedule:: Tuesday, from 6 to 9 pm
Date:: January 14 to April 1, 2025
Code:: H25-C05-2N
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Sarah-Jeanne Riberdy
Price:: $425 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 12
Total capacity:: 12 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Ceramics and Creativity Winter

Schedule:: Tuesday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Date:: January 14 to April 1, 2025
Code:: H25-C11-2M
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Colleen Dwyer-Meloche
Price:: $425 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 12
Total capacity:: 12 students (1 spot remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 1

Ceramics and Creativity Winter

Schedule:: Wednesday, from 6 to 9 pm
Date:: January 15 to April 2, 2025
Code:: H25-C12-3N
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Sarah-Jeanne Riberdy
Price:: $425 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 12
Total capacity:: 12 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Advanced Throwing Winter

Schedule:: Thursday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Date:: January 16 to April 3, 2025
Code:: H25-C06-4M
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Philip Dutton
Price:: $425 (+$75 materials)
Number of classes:: 12
Total capacity:: 12 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Making an Ocarina Winter

Schedule:: Saturday, from 10 am to 4 pm
Date:: February 15, 2025
Code:: H25-CW04
Age group:: Adults
Teacher:: Guillaume Bégin
Price:: $150 (+$20 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Total capacity:: 12 students (11 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 11

Parent Child Hand-building (5 -12 yrs) Winter

Schedule:: Sunday, from 3 to 5 pm
Date:: February 2, 2025
Code:: H25-JWC01
Age group:: Kids
Teacher:: Noémie Sylvestre
Price:: $40 (+$10 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Total capacity:: 12 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.

Parent Child Hand-building (5 -12 yrs) Winter

Schedule:: Sunday, from 3 to 5 pm
Date:: March 16, 2025
Code:: H25-JWC02
Age group:: Kids
Teacher:: Noémie Sylvestre
Price:: $40 (+$10 materials)
Number of classes:: 1
Total capacity:: 12 students (0 spots remaining)
Number of spots available for registration:: 0. Waitlisting available.