Slug in the Mud Pottery Studio
Pottery classes and workshops in Okotoks Alberta
Come as a beginner or continue with your skills. Our classes and workshops provide all you need to come get your hands muddy. Come be as happy as a Slug in the mud!
Our current studio is cozy, the classes are small, and you get a relaxing, creative space to explore the wonderful material of clay.
Classes
If you are ready to take your throwing past mugs and bowls then this is where you belong.
This class takes intro skills and builds on them. We will focus on more controlled throwing on the wheel. You will learn how to throw off the hump, throw a double wall vessel, add lids to your pieces in 3 different ways, and throw pots in multiple sections and attach.
This class is open to your ideas as well. If there is something specific you want to focus on, we can work it in!
Join us for 6 weeks to gain more confidence on the wheel!
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November 6-December 11 register here
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Join us for 6 weeks of instruction on the basics of handbuilding methods, using the wheel, finishing and carving work, and glaze. Our instructor will provide guidance and advice for your ideas or provide lots of projects for you to try. You will be given lots of freedom to learn more about the building styles of your choice as the class goes on. This class provides a broad base of skills that start you on your fantastic journey with clay. Class are held in my home studio, The Haven, and you will benefit from a small class size and lots of attention!
Hand building is an ancient practice that allows you to build big, in any shape, and sculpturally. You will learn coil, slab, and pinch styles of building and then create your beautiful pieces. You can come with ideas or take some of ours. This class is perfect for the beginner or someone who wants guided studio time to build by hand.
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September session are full.
Oct 8- Nov 12 6:30-9:00
Nov 3-Dec 8 100-330
Nov 3-Dec 8 630-900
Nov 4-Dec 9 630-900
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Thursdays in October 630-900
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Workshops
One or two day sessions
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The big pot workshop is handbuilding to make an awesome bigger pot any shape you like. Its two days as handbuilding is a slower process and you will wants lots of time to smooth and trim your piece. Watch for dates for 2026.
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November 22 6:00-8:00 pm register here
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A night or afternoon in the studio is perfect for date nights, group activities, and family time. Private bookings are available by request for groups of up to 4. You may choose from a hand building activity, like make a mug, or a try the pottery wheel session.
Sessions are 2.5 hours and $75 per person. There are limited dates available, please send us a message and we will work with you to try and find you a spot!