Claytime

Refund policies here. 14 days notice is required for date changes.

Discover the art of working with clay! Create a unique piece that will be kiln fired, so it is foodsafe, microwavable, and dishwasher safe.

Our instructor will demonstrate basic handbuilding techniques and will show you examples of what you can make using clay. Then you will make a small project of your choice! Popular projects include a plate, mug, plant pot, bowl, ring holder, box, or sculpture.

• Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult who also has a ticket.
• For groups with multiple children: 1 adult can bring up to 4 children.

1. Create & decorate on the same day: Create a clay project and paint it on the same day using underglaze - a specialist ceramic product that works on unfired clay.
2. Kiln firing at the gallery: Each ticket includes 1 item to go in the kiln (or 2 small items). Kiln firing and glazing normally takes 3 weeks.*
3. Pick up at the gallery approximately 3 weeks after event: Ticketholders will receive an email when pieces are ready to pick up. Items must be picked up within 14 days of receiving your email.

*More about the kiln firing process: Clay items are air dried for 1 week and then bisque fired in the kiln. After the first firing, our studio technicians carefully dip each item in a clear glaze, for a foodsafe and glossy finish, and then put items back in the kiln for a second firing. The second firing is done at a higher temperature (cone 6). Each kiln firing takes about 48 hours for items to reach temperatures of up to 2200F and then cool back to safe handling temperature.

If you have special needs or medical requirements and would like to book onto claytime with a personal care attendant, please email Shannon at [email protected] to register your caregiver free of charge. Personal care attendants are welcome to make a clay project during the program. If you have any accommodations or requirements that would make your experience better, please let us know.

Get inspired by what other people have made!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline Street North, Waterloo, Canada