Hands On Pottery is excited for the return of our Family Day Clay Workshops!

Our one-session workshops at Hands On Pottery are the ideal way to experience what it’s like to create something out of clay, and share the experience with your family. You will learn the hand-building technique called “slab-building”. You will be taught how to use large flat “sheets” of clay to create a one-of-a-kind mug or cup! Once you’ve finished making your mug, you will choose the glaze colour and our team will do the rest. Your finished handmade mug will be ready to be picked up within 3-4 weeks, following the glazing and kiln firing process!

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 workshops here.

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

With a 2.5-hour timeframe, there’s zero rush to finish! While we offer a longer session to accommodate older kids and detailed designs, younger crafters are welcome to 'flutter' away as soon as their pieces are done.

Prices:

$85 for one Guardian and one child under 16.

$25 for each additional child under 16.

$65 for each additional person over the age of 16.

Date/Time

Monday, May 18th, 2026, 3:00pm-5:30pm

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.