Classes & Workshops

So you're interested in getting your hands into some clay? Welcome - Clay is for everyone!

I offer handbuilding & wheel classes during the year through the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery (ALMAG) in Florenceville NB, and would love to have you join.
Many classes fill up quickly, so the best way to be first in-the-know is to signup to ALMAG's clay mailing list, here: https://forms.gle/3tUR2reig48CH4PF7
(OR contact the gallery at (506) 392-6769 to be added)

I also sometimes offer off-site handbuilding group workshops. Please contact me directly if you'd like more information on this possibility.

 

👇Scroll below for some current offerings through the gallery's art centre. 👇

 

RAKU WORKSHOP

For more information visit https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/raku-make-it-day/ and Contact @mccainartgallery (506) 392-6759 to register!

CLAY HANDBUILDING COURSE - 6 weeks Jan 14 to Feb 18, 2026  --FULL--

Dive into exploring clay with a sampling of different handbuilding techniques in this course for beginners. Each Wednesday, students will be guided through a unique handbuilding project that introduces a new skill. Participants will also have the opportunity to manage their own ongoing self-directed piece through the course and during free time. You will learn about slab building, slump molds, coil building, pinchpots, lidded jars, and sculpture - with the final week for glaze decorating!
Each participant will complete 6 unique pieces to take home.
Two classes to choose from: 2pm-5pm or 6pm-9pm
Wednesdays: Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, and 18
Cost: $300
Contact @mccainartgallery (506) 392-6759 to register!

BEGINNER WHEEL CLASSES - Jan 31, 2026 or Feb 21, 2026 --FULL--

Learn the basics of “throwing” pottery on the wheel in this 2 hour session. Come ready to be messy, have fun, embrace imperfection, and enjoy the challenge of taming a spinning blob of clay! This one-time session is perfect for absolute beginners or those who have tried it in the past and want a refresher.
For participants who would like to keep their creation: this class includes one finished piece per student (which will be fired & receive a clear glaze coat + second firing, for pickup at a later date). Students can choose to keep additional pieces for a cost of $10/piece.

Call the McCain Art Gallery to Register: 506-392-6769
 

BEGINNER WHEEL COURSE- 6 weeks January 18 to Feb 22, 2026 --FULL--

This course is suitable to beginners who have tried out the wheel and are wanting to dive deeper, and for those who are brand new.

Along with learning to throw different forms we will cover all the basics of potting: from recycling clay to glazes and kilns. There are two sessions to choose from (afternoons 2-5 pm OR evenings 6-9 pm) which run weekly every Monday for 6 weeks at the River Art Centre in Florenceville.

Registration happens through the McCain Art Gallery, by phone 506-392-6769. Payment confirms your spot and any cancellations less than 2 weeks before the class are not eligible for refunds.



MONTHLY CLAY DROPIN (ongoing):

This is a regular event with no registration required (*but please do arrive on time so we can arrange seating & set you up). Here you can join me & other friendly clay-lovers for a casual evening of creativity at the River Art Centre & Studios, at 8746 Main Street in Florenceville-Bristol from 6-8 pm.  No experience necessary. Basic instruction is provided to get you started. ….Bring your ideas, gusto, project dreams & we’ll see what happens

 

Costs

  • Fee to attend each Drop-in is $5 per person.
  • The first (bisque) firing of any pot you decide to keep costs $10 each piece.
  • Glazing costs an additional $10 each piece.
  • Event for ages 15+. (Children aged 7-14 welcome to participate if accompanied by an adult).
  • No experience necessary, just an openness to try!

Find below the autumn series of upcoming DROP-IN DATES.

Veteran? Newbie? Which are you? :

  • If you have made at least 1 piece to completion (handbuilding, first firing, glazing, second firing, and then you took home your pot) then you are a clay VETERAN!
  • If you have not yet completed this full cycle, or are brand spanking new, please join us at our NEWBIE class! (If you aren’t sure, or want to come with a friend who is in a different group, please shoot me a message & we’ll figure it out)

See you there!

2026 WINTER DATES: