Upcoming Holiday Closure: December 21, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Pottery Basics for Teens
Learn the basics of pottery from handbuilding techniques to throwing on a motorized wheel!
Type:In-Studio
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Sculpture
Class Dates
Thursday Feb 5, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday Feb 12, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday Feb 19, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday Feb 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Overview
Participants will create one handbuilt and one wheel-thrown piece per class. Students will have the opportunity to decorate their work with underglaze on weeks three and four. The instructor will give participants a guided tour of the kiln shed and an explanation of the firing process to create ceramics. All pottery will be glazed and fired by staff. Participants will be notified approximately two weeks following the last class that their work is ready for pickup.
Pre-requisites: N/A
Materials:all materials are provided.
Please note, this is an in-studio program.
Please contact programs@niagarapumphouse.ca for any questions.
Instructor - Aidan Frenette
Aidan is a visual artist from Niagara Falls. After graduating from Brock University's Studio Art program, Aidan continues to work as a professional artist independently. Aidan's preferred media are drawing, non-traditional photography, and ceramics.