Join us for our Family Day Play with Clay! This one-session hand-building workshops at Hands On Pottery is the ideal way to share the experience of what it’s like to create something out of clay with your family.

You will learn the hand-building technique of pinching, which you will use to create whatever your heart desires - sculptures, bowls, soap dishes, cups, creatures and more!

We will show you how to transform lumps of clay into “pinched” masterpieces - once you’ve finished making your pottery, you can choose the colour of glaze and our team will complete the process. You’ll have your finished handmade pieces within 3-4 weeks, once we’ve glazed and fired them in the kiln!

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

This workshop is friendly for all ages! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Prices:

$85 for one Guardian and one child under 16.

$65 for each person over the age of 16.

$20 for each person under the age of 16.

Date/Time

Monday, May 18th, 2026: 10:00am - 11:30am

Location

810 Cormorant St. in downtown Victoria, B.C.

Cancellations, Rescheduling & Missed Workshops

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.