August 1, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – August 29, 2025 @ 4:30 pm
Wheel Throwing: Stoneware (Beginner)
Fridays August 1 to 29, 2025
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
For ages 18+
Using stoneware clay, learn to create functional and sculptural pieces on the pottery wheel. This 4-week class is designed for students new to ceramics.
This class includes a 5kg bag of stoneware clay, and access to glazes and underglazes. Additional bags of clay can be purchased for $18 each.
Class dates: August 1, 8, 15, 29
No class on August 22
Class Outline:
- Week 1: Introduction and throwing demo
- Week 2: Trimming and throwing cups and mugs
- Week 3: Studio time and underglaze demo
- Week 4: Glazing
Important Information:
- Please ensure the course you choose works with your schedule. For any withdrawals, a non-refundable fee of $50 fee per course will be charged, regardless of the reason for withdrawal. No withdrawals will be accepted within 10 business days of the class start date, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.
- Using the pottery wheel may cause serious injury to a person who has a pacemaker. Consult a physician before use.
- By signing up for this class, participants are committing to abide by the Museum’s Code of Conduct, Ticketing Policy, and Studio Policy.
Gardiner Friends, please log in to access your discount and front-of-the-line access. Gardiner Friends may only purchase adult clay classes at the discounted rate for membership card holders.
Instructor
Mohammad Tabesh
Mohammad Tabesh is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into the complexities of the human experience, resistance, and social change. Across various mediums, including writing, printmaking, multimedia, and sculpture, Mohammad strives to convey deeply human and universal stories. His work has been recognized with several Canada Council for the Arts grants and an Access Copyright Foundation grant. Mohammad earned his BFA from OCAD University and was honoured as the recipient of the university’s Sculpture and Installation Medal in 2020. In 2022, he was accepted as an Artist-in-Residence for ceramics at Harbourfront Centre.
