Hands On Pottery presents Make a Hand-built Bird Feeder! This one-night workshop at Hands On Pottery is a great way to experience what it’s like to create something out of clay using the technique called “slab building”.

You will learn how to make your ceramic bird feeder out of slabs of clay in one session! We will guide you through the process – using templates and textures to create your very own hanging bird feeder - perfect for bird lovers and bird watchers alike. Once fired, simply fill with birdseed, hang from a hook or branch, and watch the birds flock!

Once you’ve finished making your bird feeder you will choose the colour of glaze and our team will complete the glazing and firing process. Your finished handmade ceramic bird feeder will be ready within 3-4 weeks. (We’ll email you when it’s ready.) *the picture for this class listing is unglazed clay - your bird feeder will be glazed, glossy, & colourful!

Please note that this is a hand-building class and does not involve using a potter’s wheel. You can sign up for one-night wheel workshops here!

*the picture for this class listing is unglazed clay - your bird feeder will be glazed, glossy, & colourful!

All attendee’s must be 16+.

If you are a group of 5 or more, please contact us about booking a private event.

Date/Time
Date: Monday, April 20th, 2026 - 6:15pm-9:15pm

Location
Our studio – 810 Cormorant St.

Cost
$79 + tax

Cancellations, Rescheduling & Missed Classes

All cancellations or reschedulings are subject to a fee of $15 per participant regardless of when cancellation or rescheduling happens. Gift certificates are non-refundable.

CANCELLING or RESCHEDULING outside of 7 days: Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to your class or workshop to be eligible for rebooking or a refund. Refunds will only be issued if you notify us via email at least seven days prior to your class or workshop. A $15 fee per participant will be applied. 

CANCELLING or RESCHEDULING within 7 days: No refunds will be provided for any cancellations within 7 days. If you must cancel your reservation within 7 days of your class or workshop, we ONLY offer a credit to reschedule if we are able to fill your spot(s). A $15 fee per participant will be applied.

MISSED WORKSHOPS & CLASSES - we are unable to offer make-up workshops & classes due to administrative logistics and capacity limitations in our studio. We are unable to offer refunds or credits for missed workshops & classes.

In the event that we do not meet our minimum registration requirements 5 days prior to the workshop, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule – students will be notified via email. Registrants will have the option to receive a full refund or a credit to attend a future workshop at no additional cost.

Picking Up your Finished Pieces

Your pots will be ready for pick up the week after your last class just prior to your regular class start time. You will have 3 weeks to collect all of your pots. If you have not come to get them in that time they will be donated to a local charity.

Health & Safety Protocols

Given the close proximity and nature of teaching pottery, we will do what we feel is best to keep our staff safe while they are at work. If you are exhibiting signs of being sick, please refrain from coming to your class – you may be asked to wear a mask if you are coughing, sneezing or have a runny nose.

We appreciate your understanding.