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 for all ages! Children under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian (18+)

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 & one child under 16

$115 for one guardian & two children under 16

$155 for two guardians & one child under 16

$180 for two guardian & two children under 16

Please reach out to us if you would you are interested in booking for additional children or adults that’s not listed above.

Date/Time

Monday, August 3rd, 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 pieces will be ready for pick-up 3-4 weeks after the workshop. You will have 3 weeks to collect all of your pots after the pick up email has been sent. If you have not come to get them in that time they will be donated.

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 leave the studio, or wear a mask if you are coughing, sneezing or have a runny nose. Our cancellation and rescheduling policy will still apply.

We appreciate your understanding.