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From: $85.00Our weekend workshops are an introduction to basic throwing skills. Come spend two hours learning the basics in our bright and relaxing studio. This is a great way to try pottery before you sign up for our term class. You can pay as you go. Beginners and more advanced are welcome, experienced potters will get the opportunity to further develop their skills. 3 of your best items will be decorated and painted on the same day, we will glaze and fire the work for you. Please arrive on time, the teacher will start the demo as scheduled. Please wear comfortable clothes. 2-hour class, available on two time slots every Saturday: • 1-3pm • 4-6pm The work will be ready in 3-4 weeks, you will receive an email when the work is ready, you will have 30 days to collect your final piece. must be 16 or older To arrange a pottery wheel workshop for ages 12 to 15 years old, please contact the studio! -
$385.00Allow yourself to enjoy all the qualities of the clay, connect all your senses with your creative side. Bring projects that inspire you, or let our instructors to guide you through the process and techniques we use to create. Clay is a great material to use on many creative projects, functional and sculptural. But it’s also a great media to use to relax and get connected with your own self.Fundamentals of Functional PotteryDuring this fun and inspiring class, students learn various techniques used to create pottery that will be useful in their home.First learn the fundamentals of hand building by doing creative projects using pinch pots, slab work and coil work. Then, move into working on the wheel and learning techniques and tricks to throw and trim pieces. Next learn many surface decorating techniques and how to glaze to make pieces truly unique. Finally, students are encouraged to set their own goals and receive direction and support in achieving those goals.–MORNING CLASSES 10am-12:30pm All levels EVENING CLASSES 7-9:30pm Main Floor – Beginners Second Floor – All levels are welcome*Your 1st bag of clay is $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. This 1st bag is typically enough for 8 weeks for beginners. Additional bags are $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. *No clay from outside the studio is allowed. Please understand that each bag of clay bought from our studio includes firing, labour, and glazing. We cannot offer these services for free, please respect the costs/time/utilities of the work our technicians are doing for you. – *It is recommended that first time students purchase a Tool Kit if you do not already have your own tools. –*Classes run 10 weeks, 2.5 hours per class: Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)–Lindsey West I started doing pottery as a teenager and I immediately fell in love with the creative possibilities of working with clay.Unha Hill Ever since my childhood in South Korea, I have been passionately attracted to objects of beauty, especially in nature. I followed this passion and achieved a Master’s degree of Floral Arts. I immigrated to Canada in 1991 and operated “Floral Creation’s By Unha” successfully for over 10 years in Hamilton. However the time commitments of raising 2 children and giving attention to my husband became too much. I retired the flower shop to close friends and picked up pottery as a hobby. Almost 20 years later pottery has become my profession and livelihood. In 2015 I started fostering a “Cultural Exchange Program” with North American Potters, taking them to Korea and China to learn ancient pottery techniques. Now my art has come full circle, in it you will see many elements of nature combined with both my Korean and Canadian heritage. I love to experiment and expand my skills, so look closely at my work, it is never static but like nature itself, full of changes. https://www.potterybyunha.com/ https://www.instagram.com/unhahill Alisa Greve Alisa began exploring her love of pottery as a ceramics student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario in 1992. She returned there in 2011 after a nine year hiatus and set up a studio in her home 5 years ago. Since retiring from a 33 year career in elementary teaching, she has become a “small batch” potter. Nature inspires Alisa’s work and is notable in the varied leaf motifs in the exterior surface decoration as well as in the sky blue, pale green and rose pink interior of her pots. Her pottery is both unique and functional. It is simple in form and design but intricate in its decoration and is made to be used and enjoyed every day. Her pots reflect her love of nature and of simple beautiful things and her belief that everyday objects should bring joy and happiness to one’s life. https://www.instagram.com/alisagrevepottery/ Karla Rivera I am a ceramic artist born and raised in Mexico City. After some traveling, I moved to Hamilton Ontario. At this point I started to listen to my artistic voice and got involved in the world of ceramics. In 2021 I obtained a Bachelor degree of Craft and Design in Ceramics from Sheridan College. My work consists of functional and sculptural ceramics. With the help of clay, the use of different materials, and composition, I am building a bridge between beliefs, thoughts and experiences. I like to play with the forms and functions of objects that can serve more than one purpose. https://www.instagram.com/karlarivera_studio/ https://karlarivera.com/Meet Our Instructors:
Nina Lalla I’ve been drawn to the dirt since I was a child. Always outside digging holes and building mud castles. I didn’t know what clay was until 11 years old when it was introduced as part of my art class at school. We made sculptural cups. The idea of taking a ball of clay and forming it into something out of nothing enticed me in ways I didn’t understand at the time. From that point I began walking towards the path of Clay. Throughout my journey with clay I sought out a higher education in ceramics through Sheridan College – Craft and Design Ceramics program from 2012 to 2015. Upon graduating from school I was fortunate enough to start my teaching career at Creative Insight Pottery in the summer of 2015 where I have been teaching and creating my own works since. I focus on functional wares within my own making. I like the idea of having a purpose and a use. Being able to invite someone to interact and use an object that I’ve introduced to the world, is such a neat experience as an artist, it is the same excitement a chef feels when serving a meal to their guests and then awaiting the feedback. Whether it’s good or bad you learn something from that experience.https://www.instagram.com/ceramics_by_nina/I graduated Trent university with a bachelors degree in environmental studies and a minor in agriculture. While studying at Trent, I took classes and eventually taught at the Kawartha Potters Guild for a number of years. I also had an apprenticeship with Marsha Cox under Forks Road Pottery in Grimsby Ontario. Since then, I’ve worked at multiple pottery studios throughout Ontario and continue to work at my craft.
My work is influenced and inspired by my love of nature. I have a passion for sustainability and self reliance; how to create things from scratch and learning ancestral skills. Currently I enjoy making functional houseware. I’ve been getting into using stains to dye the clay different colours. Natural earth tones and organic forms and shapes are what inspires me. I enjoy challenging myself and seeing what new pieces I can create. Pottery is one of my greatest passions and I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned with you! Katia Liberato Lemos Katia Liberato Lemos is the owner/creator of Creative Insight Pottery. Originally from Brazil, Katia came to Canada at 19 and soon became a graduate of Sheridan College’s ceramics program at Sheridan College. She has been featured on ‘CityLine’ TV in Toronto, ‘Hamilton Life’ TV, ‘West of the City’, and in ‘Our Homes’ magazine. She is the winner of a scholarship to the Metchosin Summer School for the Arts, a Betty Kantor award winner, and has been invited for ‘A Sale of the Best of the Regions’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton as well as the Gardiner Museum of Ceramics. Katia has been teaching children & adult ceramics classes throughout the Waterdown/Burlington/Oakville area for over 10 years, and is committed to continue growing a positive community space for those who understand the value of arts and creativity for the health and well-being of people of all ages. -
$385.00If you love to cook or need to add some hand made pieces in your kitchen, this is the right class for you. We focus on Functional pieces, learn to use the wheel, hand-build techniques and some surface decorations. Get creative with your every day dishes and gadgets.–MORNING CLASSES 10am-12:30pm – All levels are welcome EVENING CLASSES 7-9:30pm – All levels are welcome–*Your 1st bag of clay is $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. This 1st bag is typically enough for 8 weeks for beginners. Additional bags are $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. *No clay from outside the studio is allowed. Please understand that each bag of clay bought from our studio includes firing, labour, and glazing. We cannot offer these services for free, please respect the costs/time/utilities of the work our technicians are doing for you. – *It is recommended that first time students purchase a Tool Kit if you do not already have your own tools. –*Classes run 10 weeks, 2.5 hours per class:Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)–Meet Our Instructors:
Unha Hill Ever since my childhood in South Korea, I have been passionately attracted to objects of beauty, especially in nature. I followed this passion and achieved a Master’s degree of Floral Arts. I immigrated to Canada in 1991 and operated “Floral Creation’s By Unha” successfully for over 10 years in Hamilton. However the time commitments of raising 2 children and giving attention to my husband became too much. I retired the flower shop to close friends and picked up pottery as a hobby. Almost 20 years later pottery has become my profession and livelihood. In 2015 I started fostering a “Cultural Exchange Program” with North American Potters, taking them to Korea and China to learn ancient pottery techniques. Now my art has come full circle, in it you will see many elements of nature combined with both my Korean and Canadian heritage. I love to experiment and expand my skills, so look closely at my work, it is never static but like nature itself, full of changes. https://www.potterybyunha.com/ https://www.instagram.com/unhahill Alisa Greve Alisa began exploring her love of pottery as a ceramics student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario in 1992. She returned there in 2011 after a nine year hiatus and set up a studio in her home 5 years ago. Since retiring from a 33 year career in elementary teaching, she has become a “small batch” potter. Nature inspires Alisa’s work and is notable in the varied leaf motifs in the exterior surface decoration as well as in the sky blue, pale green and rose pink interior of her pots. Her pottery is both unique and functional. It is simple in form and design but intricate in its decoration and is made to be used and enjoyed every day. Her pots reflect her love of nature and of simple beautiful things and her belief that everyday objects should bring joy and happiness to one’s life. https://www.instagram.com/alisagrevepottery/ Karla Rivera I am a ceramic artist born and raised in Mexico City. After some traveling, I moved to Hamilton Ontario. At this point I started to listen to my artistic voice and got involved in the world of ceramics. In 2021 I obtained a Bachelor degree of Craft and Design in Ceramics from Sheridan College. My work consists of functional and sculptural ceramics. With the help of clay, the use of different materials, and composition, I am building a bridge between beliefs, thoughts and experiences. I like to play with the forms and functions of objects that can serve more than one purpose. https://www.instagram.com/karlarivera_studio/ https://karlarivera.com/Lindsey West I started doing pottery as a teenager and I immediately fell in love with the creative possibilities of working with clay.Nina Lalla I’ve been drawn to the dirt since I was a child. Always outside digging holes and building mud castles. I didn’t know what clay was until 11 years old when it was introduced as part of my art class at school. We made sculptural cups. The idea of taking a ball of clay and forming it into something out of nothing enticed me in ways I didn’t understand at the time. From that point I began walking towards the path of Clay. Throughout my journey with clay I sought out a higher education in ceramics through Sheridan College – Craft and Design Ceramics program from 2012 to 2015. Upon graduating from school I was fortunate enough to start my teaching career at Creative Insight Pottery in the summer of 2015 where I have been teaching and creating my own works since. I focus on functional wares within my own making. I like the idea of having a purpose and a use. Being able to invite someone to interact and use an object that I’ve introduced to the world, is such a neat experience as an artist, it is the same excitement a chef feels when serving a meal to their guests and then awaiting the feedback. Whether it’s good or bad you learn something from that experience.https://www.instagram.com/ceramics_by_nina/I graduated Trent university with a bachelors degree in environmental studies and a minor in agriculture. While studying at Trent, I took classes and eventually taught at the Kawartha Potters Guild for a number of years. I also had an apprenticeship with Marsha Cox under Forks Road Pottery in Grimsby Ontario. Since then, I’ve worked at multiple pottery studios throughout Ontario and continue to work at my craft.
My work is influenced and inspired by my love of nature. I have a passion for sustainability and self reliance; how to create things from scratch and learning ancestral skills. Currently I enjoy making functional houseware. I’ve been getting into using stains to dye the clay different colours. Natural earth tones and organic forms and shapes are what inspires me. I enjoy challenging myself and seeing what new pieces I can create. Pottery is one of my greatest passions and I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned with you! Katia Liberato Lemos Katia Liberato Lemos is the owner/creator of Creative Insight Pottery. Originally from Brazil, Katia came to Canada at 19 and soon became a graduate of Sheridan College’s ceramics program at Sheridan College. She has been featured on ‘CityLine’ TV in Toronto, ‘Hamilton Life’ TV, ‘West of the City’, and in ‘Our Homes’ magazine. She is the winner of a scholarship to the Metchosin Summer School for the Arts, a Betty Kantor award winner, and has been invited for ‘A Sale of the Best of the Regions’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton as well as the Gardiner Museum of Ceramics. Katia has been teaching children & adult ceramics classes throughout the Waterdown/Burlington/Oakville area for over 10 years, and is committed to continue growing a positive community space for those who understand the value of arts and creativity for the health and well-being of people of all ages. -
This class is perfect if you love to design your own sets of mugs, bowls, plates.From hand-building to wheel throwing and altering. You will different ways to make functional pieces, surface techniques and glazing.–MORNING CLASSES 10am-12:30pm – All levels are welcome EVENING CLASSES 7-9:30pm – All levels are welcome–*Your 1st bag of clay is $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. This 1st bag is typically enough for 8 weeks for beginners. Additional bags are $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. *No clay from outside the studio is allowed. Please understand that each bag of clay bought from our studio includes firing, labour, and glazing. We cannot offer these services for free, please respect the costs/time/utilities of the work our technicians are doing for you. – *It is recommended that first time students purchase a Tool Kit if you do not already have your own tools. –*Classes run 10 weeks, 2.5 hours per class:Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)–Meet Our Instructors:
Unha Hill Ever since my childhood in South Korea, I have been passionately attracted to objects of beauty, especially in nature. I followed this passion and achieved a Master’s degree of Floral Arts. I immigrated to Canada in 1991 and operated “Floral Creation’s By Unha” successfully for over 10 years in Hamilton. However the time commitments of raising 2 children and giving attention to my husband became too much. I retired the flower shop to close friends and picked up pottery as a hobby. Almost 20 years later pottery has become my profession and livelihood. In 2015 I started fostering a “Cultural Exchange Program” with North American Potters, taking them to Korea and China to learn ancient pottery techniques. Now my art has come full circle, in it you will see many elements of nature combined with both my Korean and Canadian heritage. I love to experiment and expand my skills, so look closely at my work, it is never static but like nature itself, full of changes. https://www.potterybyunha.com/ https://www.instagram.com/unhahill Alisa Greve Alisa began exploring her love of pottery as a ceramics student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario in 1992. She returned there in 2011 after a nine year hiatus and set up a studio in her home 5 years ago. Since retiring from a 33 year career in elementary teaching, she has become a “small batch” potter. Nature inspires Alisa’s work and is notable in the varied leaf motifs in the exterior surface decoration as well as in the sky blue, pale green and rose pink interior of her pots. Her pottery is both unique and functional. It is simple in form and design but intricate in its decoration and is made to be used and enjoyed every day. Her pots reflect her love of nature and of simple beautiful things and her belief that everyday objects should bring joy and happiness to one’s life. https://www.instagram.com/alisagrevepottery/ Karla Rivera I am a ceramic artist born and raised in Mexico City. After some traveling, I moved to Hamilton Ontario. At this point I started to listen to my artistic voice and got involved in the world of ceramics. In 2021 I obtained a Bachelor degree of Craft and Design in Ceramics from Sheridan College. My work consists of functional and sculptural ceramics. With the help of clay, the use of different materials, and composition, I am building a bridge between beliefs, thoughts and experiences. I like to play with the forms and functions of objects that can serve more than one purpose. https://www.instagram.com/karlarivera_studio/ https://karlarivera.com/Lindsey West I started doing pottery as a teenager and I immediately fell in love with the creative possibilities of working with clay.Nina Lalla I’ve been drawn to the dirt since I was a child. Always outside digging holes and building mud castles. I didn’t know what clay was until 11 years old when it was introduced as part of my art class at school. We made sculptural cups. The idea of taking a ball of clay and forming it into something out of nothing enticed me in ways I didn’t understand at the time. From that point I began walking towards the path of Clay. Throughout my journey with clay I sought out a higher education in ceramics through Sheridan College – Craft and Design Ceramics program from 2012 to 2015. Upon graduating from school I was fortunate enough to start my teaching career at Creative Insight Pottery in the summer of 2015 where I have been teaching and creating my own works since. I focus on functional wares within my own making. I like the idea of having a purpose and a use. Being able to invite someone to interact and use an object that I’ve introduced to the world, is such a neat experience as an artist, it is the same excitement a chef feels when serving a meal to their guests and then awaiting the feedback. Whether it’s good or bad you learn something from that experience.https://www.instagram.com/ceramics_by_nina/I graduated Trent university with a bachelors degree in environmental studies and a minor in agriculture. While studying at Trent, I took classes and eventually taught at the Kawartha Potters Guild for a number of years. I also had an apprenticeship with Marsha Cox under Forks Road Pottery in Grimsby Ontario. Since then, I’ve worked at multiple pottery studios throughout Ontario and continue to work at my craft.
My work is influenced and inspired by my love of nature. I have a passion for sustainability and self reliance; how to create things from scratch and learning ancestral skills. Currently I enjoy making functional houseware. I’ve been getting into using stains to dye the clay different colours. Natural earth tones and organic forms and shapes are what inspires me. I enjoy challenging myself and seeing what new pieces I can create. Pottery is one of my greatest passions and I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned with you!Katia Liberato Lemos Katia Liberato Lemos is the owner/creator of Creative Insight Pottery. Originally from Brazil, Katia came to Canada at 19 and soon became a graduate of Sheridan College’s ceramics program at Sheridan College. She has been featured on ‘CityLine’ TV in Toronto, ‘Hamilton Life’ TV, ‘West of the City’, and in ‘Our Homes’ magazine. She is the winner of a scholarship to the Metchosin Summer School for the Arts, a Betty Kantor award winner, and has been invited for ‘A Sale of the Best of the Regions’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton as well as the Gardiner Museum of Ceramics. Katia has been teaching children & adult ceramics classes throughout the Waterdown/Burlington/Oakville area for over 10 years, and is committed to continue growing a positive community space for those who understand the value of arts and creativity for the health and well-being of people of all ages. -
–MORNING CLASSES 10am-12:30pm – All levels are welcome From hand-building to wheel throwing and altering. You will learn different techniques and explore different surfaces, play with textures, silk screen, mono prints, transfers, sgraffito, mishima, slip.. and more. We explore many ways to bring your voice to your work! EVENING CLASSES 7-9:30pm – intermediate level second floor and beginners level main floor. If you love to cook or need to add some hand made pieces in your kitchen, this is the right class for you. We focus on Functional pieces, learn to use the wheel, hand-build techniques and some surface decorations. Get creative with your every day dishes and gadgets.–*Your 1st bag of clay is $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. This 1st bag is typically enough for 8 weeks for beginners. Additional bags are $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. *No clay from outside the studio is allowed. Please understand that each bag of clay bought from our studio includes firing, labour, and glazing. We cannot offer these services for free, please respect the costs/time/utilities of the work our technicians are doing for you. – *It is recommended that first time students purchase a Tool Kit if you do not already have your own tools. –*Classes run 10 weeks, 2.5 hours per class:Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)–
Meet Our Instructors:
Unha Hill Ever since my childhood in South Korea, I have been passionately attracted to objects of beauty, especially in nature. I followed this passion and achieved a Master’s degree of Floral Arts. I immigrated to Canada in 1991 and operated “Floral Creation’s By Unha” successfully for over 10 years in Hamilton. However the time commitments of raising 2 children and giving attention to my husband became too much. I retired the flower shop to close friends and picked up pottery as a hobby. Almost 20 years later pottery has become my profession and livelihood. In 2015 I started fostering a “Cultural Exchange Program” with North American Potters, taking them to Korea and China to learn ancient pottery techniques. Now my art has come full circle, in it you will see many elements of nature combined with both my Korean and Canadian heritage. I love to experiment and expand my skills, so look closely at my work, it is never static but like nature itself, full of changes. https://www.potterybyunha.com/ https://www.instagram.com/unhahill Alisa Greve Alisa began exploring her love of pottery as a ceramics student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario in 1992. She returned there in 2011 after a nine year hiatus and set up a studio in her home 5 years ago. Since retiring from a 33 year career in elementary teaching, she has become a “small batch” potter. Nature inspires Alisa’s work and is notable in the varied leaf motifs in the exterior surface decoration as well as in the sky blue, pale green and rose pink interior of her pots. Her pottery is both unique and functional. It is simple in form and design but intricate in its decoration and is made to be used and enjoyed every day. Her pots reflect her love of nature and of simple beautiful things and her belief that everyday objects should bring joy and happiness to one’s life. https://www.instagram.com/alisagrevepottery/ Karla Rivera I am a ceramic artist born and raised in Mexico City. After some traveling, I moved to Hamilton Ontario. At this point I started to listen to my artistic voice and got involved in the world of ceramics. In 2021 I obtained a Bachelor degree of Craft and Design in Ceramics from Sheridan College. My work consists of functional and sculptural ceramics. With the help of clay, the use of different materials, and composition, I am building a bridge between beliefs, thoughts and experiences. I like to play with the forms and functions of objects that can serve more than one purpose. https://www.instagram.com/karlarivera_studio/ https://karlarivera.com/Lindsey West I started doing pottery as a teenager and I immediately fell in love with the creative possibilities of working with clay.Nina Lalla I’ve been drawn to the dirt since I was a child. Always outside digging holes and building mud castles. I didn’t know what clay was until 11 years old when it was introduced as part of my art class at school. We made sculptural cups. The idea of taking a ball of clay and forming it into something out of nothing enticed me in ways I didn’t understand at the time. From that point I began walking towards the path of Clay. Throughout my journey with clay I sought out a higher education in ceramics through Sheridan College – Craft and Design Ceramics program from 2012 to 2015. Upon graduating from school I was fortunate enough to start my teaching career at Creative Insight Pottery in the summer of 2015 where I have been teaching and creating my own works since. I focus on functional wares within my own making. I like the idea of having a purpose and a use. Being able to invite someone to interact and use an object that I’ve introduced to the world, is such a neat experience as an artist, it is the same excitement a chef feels when serving a meal to their guests and then awaiting the feedback. Whether it’s good or bad you learn something from that experience.https://www.instagram.com/ceramics_by_nina/I graduated Trent university with a bachelors degree in environmental studies and a minor in agriculture. While studying at Trent, I took classes and eventually taught at the Kawartha Potters Guild for a number of years. I also had an apprenticeship with Marsha Cox under Forks Road Pottery in Grimsby Ontario. Since then, I’ve worked at multiple pottery studios throughout Ontario and continue to work at my craft.
My work is influenced and inspired by my love of nature. I have a passion for sustainability and self reliance; how to create things from scratch and learning ancestral skills. Currently I enjoy making functional houseware. I’ve been getting into using stains to dye the clay different colours. Natural earth tones and organic forms and shapes are what inspires me. I enjoy challenging myself and seeing what new pieces I can create. Pottery is one of my greatest passions and I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned with you!Katia Liberato Lemos Katia Liberato Lemos is the owner/creator of Creative Insight Pottery. Originally from Brazil, Katia came to Canada at 19 and soon became a graduate of Sheridan College’s ceramics program at Sheridan College. She has been featured on ‘CityLine’ TV in Toronto, ‘Hamilton Life’ TV, ‘West of the City’, and in ‘Our Homes’ magazine. She is the winner of a scholarship to the Metchosin Summer School for the Arts, a Betty Kantor award winner, and has been invited for ‘A Sale of the Best of the Regions’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton as well as the Gardiner Museum of Ceramics. Katia has been teaching children & adult ceramics classes throughout the Waterdown/Burlington/Oakville area for over 10 years, and is committed to continue growing a positive community space for those who understand the value of arts and creativity for the health and well-being of people of all ages. -
Come enjoy an 10-week course that will take you through all the basics to begin exploring the world of pottery. We will learn to use the wheel, explore hand-made techniques, create functional and sculptural pieces, learn about glazing, surface decorating, and much more.–MORNING CLASSES 10am-12:30pm EVENING CLASSES 7-9:30pm ** All levels are welcome.–*Your 1st bag of clay is $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. This 1st bag is typically enough for 8 weeks for beginners. Additional bags are $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. *No clay from outside the studio is allowed. Please understand that each bag of clay bought from our studio includes firing, labour, and glazing. We cannot offer these services for free, please respect the costs/time/utilities of the work our technicians are doing for you. – *It is recommended that first time students purchase a Tool Kit if you do not already have your own tools. –*Classes run 10 weeks, 2.5 hours per class:Spring 2024 Start/end week: Apr 8 – Jun 17 10 weeks (no classes May 20) Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)–I started doing pottery as a teenager and I immediately fell in love with the creative possibilities of working with clay.Meet Our Instructors:
Unha Hill Ever since my childhood in South Korea, I have been passionately attracted to objects of beauty, especially in nature. I followed this passion and achieved a Master’s degree of Floral Arts. I immigrated to Canada in 1991 and operated “Floral Creation’s By Unha” successfully for over 10 years in Hamilton. However the time commitments of raising 2 children and giving attention to my husband became too much. I retired the flower shop to close friends and picked up pottery as a hobby. Almost 20 years later pottery has become my profession and livelihood. In 2015 I started fostering a “Cultural Exchange Program” with North American Potters, taking them to Korea and China to learn ancient pottery techniques. Now my art has come full circle, in it you will see many elements of nature combined with both my Korean and Canadian heritage. I love to experiment and expand my skills, so look closely at my work, it is never static but like nature itself, full of changes. https://www.potterybyunha.com/ https://www.instagram.com/unhahill Alisa Greve Alisa began exploring her love of pottery as a ceramics student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario in 1992. She returned there in 2011 after a nine year hiatus and set up a studio in her home 5 years ago. Since retiring from a 33 year career in elementary teaching, she has become a “small batch” potter. Nature inspires Alisa’s work and is notable in the varied leaf motifs in the exterior surface decoration as well as in the sky blue, pale green and rose pink interior of her pots. Her pottery is both unique and functional. It is simple in form and design but intricate in its decoration and is made to be used and enjoyed every day. Her pots reflect her love of nature and of simple beautiful things and her belief that everyday objects should bring joy and happiness to one’s life. https://www.instagram.com/alisagrevepottery/ Karla Rivera I am a ceramic artist born and raised in Mexico City. After some traveling, I moved to Hamilton Ontario. At this point I started to listen to my artistic voice and got involved in the world of ceramics. In 2021 I obtained a Bachelor degree of Craft and Design in Ceramics from Sheridan College. My work consists of functional and sculptural ceramics. With the help of clay, the use of different materials, and composition, I am building a bridge between beliefs, thoughts and experiences. I like to play with the forms and functions of objects that can serve more than one purpose. https://www.instagram.com/karlarivera_studio/ https://karlarivera.com/Nina Lalla I’ve been drawn to the dirt since I was a child. Always outside digging holes and building mud castles. I didn’t know what clay was until 11 years old when it was introduced as part of my art class at school. We made sculptural cups. The idea of taking a ball of clay and forming it into something out of nothing enticed me in ways I didn’t understand at the time. From that point I began walking towards the path of Clay. Throughout my journey with clay I sought out a higher education in ceramics through Sheridan College – Craft and Design Ceramics program from 2012 to 2015. Upon graduating from school I was fortunate enough to start my teaching career at Creative Insight Pottery in the summer of 2015 where I have been teaching and creating my own works since. I focus on functional wares within my own making. I like the idea of having a purpose and a use. Being able to invite someone to interact and use an object that I’ve introduced to the world, is such a neat experience as an artist, it is the same excitement a chef feels when serving a meal to their guests and then awaiting the feedback. Whether it’s good or bad you learn something from that experience.https://www.instagram.com/ceramics_by_nina/Katia Liberato Lemos Katia Liberato Lemos is the owner/creator of Creative Insight Pottery. Originally from Brazil, Katia came to Canada at 19 and soon became a graduate of Sheridan College’s ceramics program at Sheridan College. She has been featured on ‘CityLine’ TV in Toronto, ‘Hamilton Life’ TV, ‘West of the City’, and in ‘Our Homes’ magazine. She is the winner of a scholarship to the Metchosin Summer School for the Arts, a Betty Kantor award winner, and has been invited for ‘A Sale of the Best of the Regions’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton as well as the Gardiner Museum of Ceramics. Katia has been teaching children & adult ceramics classes throughout the Waterdown/Burlington/Oakville area for over 10 years, and is committed to continue growing a positive community space for those who understand the value of arts and creativity for the health and well-being of people of all ages. Lindsey WestI graduated Trent university with a bachelors degree in environmental studies and a minor in agriculture. While studying at Trent, I took classes and eventually taught at the Kawartha Potters Guild for a number of years. I also had an apprenticeship with Marsha Cox under Forks Road Pottery in Grimsby Ontario. Since then, I’ve worked at multiple pottery studios throughout Ontario and continue to work at my craft.
My work is influenced and inspired by my love of nature. I have a passion for sustainability and self reliance; how to create things from scratch and learning ancestral skills. Currently I enjoy making functional houseware. I’ve been getting into using stains to dye the clay different colours. Natural earth tones and organic forms and shapes are what inspires me. I enjoy challenging myself and seeing what new pieces I can create. Pottery is one of my greatest passions and I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned with you! -
Learn the basics to produce beautiful mugs, plates and bowls. Have some fun learning some surface decoration, glazes techniques, explore hand-build techniques, and learn the magic of wheel throwing! –*Your 1st bag of clay is $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. This 1st bag is typically enough for 8 weeks for beginners. Additional bags are $38, with all firing, labour, and glazing included. *No clay from outside the studio is allowed. Please understand that each bag of clay bought from our studio includes firing, labour, and glazing. We cannot offer these services for free, please respect the costs/time/utilities of the work our technicians are doing for you. – *It is recommended that first time students purchase a Tool Kit if you do not already have your own tools. –*Classes run 10 weeks, 2.5 hours per class: Summer 2024 Start/end week: Jul 2 – Sept 2 10 weeks (no classes Jul 1 Canada Day) Fall 2024 Start/end week: Sept 30 – Dec 9 10 weeks (no classes Oct 14)–Lindsey West I started doing pottery as a teenager and I immediately fell in love with the creative possibilities of working with clay.Unha Hill Ever since my childhood in South Korea, I have been passionately attracted to objects of beauty, especially in nature. I followed this passion and achieved a Master’s degree of Floral Arts. I immigrated to Canada in 1991 and operated “Floral Creation’s By Unha” successfully for over 10 years in Hamilton. However the time commitments of raising 2 children and giving attention to my husband became too much. I retired the flower shop to close friends and picked up pottery as a hobby. Almost 20 years later pottery has become my profession and livelihood. In 2015 I started fostering a “Cultural Exchange Program” with North American Potters, taking them to Korea and China to learn ancient pottery techniques. Now my art has come full circle, in it you will see many elements of nature combined with both my Korean and Canadian heritage. I love to experiment and expand my skills, so look closely at my work, it is never static but like nature itself, full of changes. https://www.potterybyunha.com/ https://www.instagram.com/unhahill Alisa Greve Alisa began exploring her love of pottery as a ceramics student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario in 1992. She returned there in 2011 after a nine year hiatus and set up a studio in her home 5 years ago. Since retiring from a 33 year career in elementary teaching, she has become a “small batch” potter. Nature inspires Alisa’s work and is notable in the varied leaf motifs in the exterior surface decoration as well as in the sky blue, pale green and rose pink interior of her pots. Her pottery is both unique and functional. It is simple in form and design but intricate in its decoration and is made to be used and enjoyed every day. Her pots reflect her love of nature and of simple beautiful things and her belief that everyday objects should bring joy and happiness to one’s life. https://www.instagram.com/alisagrevepottery/ Karla Rivera I am a ceramic artist born and raised in Mexico City. After some traveling, I moved to Hamilton Ontario. At this point I started to listen to my artistic voice and got involved in the world of ceramics. In 2021 I obtained a Bachelor degree of Craft and Design in Ceramics from Sheridan College. My work consists of functional and sculptural ceramics. With the help of clay, the use of different materials, and composition, I am building a bridge between beliefs, thoughts and experiences. I like to play with the forms and functions of objects that can serve more than one purpose. https://www.instagram.com/karlarivera_studio/ https://karlarivera.com/Meet Our Instructors:
Nina Lalla I’ve been drawn to the dirt since I was a child. Always outside digging holes and building mud castles. I didn’t know what clay was until 11 years old when it was introduced as part of my art class at school. We made sculptural cups. The idea of taking a ball of clay and forming it into something out of nothing enticed me in ways I didn’t understand at the time. From that point I began walking towards the path of Clay. Throughout my journey with clay I sought out a higher education in ceramics through Sheridan College – Craft and Design Ceramics program from 2012 to 2015. Upon graduating from school I was fortunate enough to start my teaching career at Creative Insight Pottery in the summer of 2015 where I have been teaching and creating my own works since. I focus on functional wares within my own making. I like the idea of having a purpose and a use. Being able to invite someone to interact and use an object that I’ve introduced to the world, is such a neat experience as an artist, it is the same excitement a chef feels when serving a meal to their guests and then awaiting the feedback. Whether it’s good or bad you learn something from that experience.https://www.instagram.com/ceramics_by_nina/I graduated Trent university with a bachelors degree in environmental studies and a minor in agriculture. While studying at Trent, I took classes and eventually taught at the Kawartha Potters Guild for a number of years. I also had an apprenticeship with Marsha Cox under Forks Road Pottery in Grimsby Ontario. Since then, I’ve worked at multiple pottery studios throughout Ontario and continue to work at my craft.
My work is influenced and inspired by my love of nature. I have a passion for sustainability and self reliance; how to create things from scratch and learning ancestral skills. Currently I enjoy making functional houseware. I’ve been getting into using stains to dye the clay different colours. Natural earth tones and organic forms and shapes are what inspires me. I enjoy challenging myself and seeing what new pieces I can create. Pottery is one of my greatest passions and I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned with you! Katia Liberato Lemos Katia Liberato Lemos is the owner/creator of Creative Insight Pottery. Originally from Brazil, Katia came to Canada at 19 and soon became a graduate of Sheridan College’s ceramics program at Sheridan College. She has been featured on ‘CityLine’ TV in Toronto, ‘Hamilton Life’ TV, ‘West of the City’, and in ‘Our Homes’ magazine. She is the winner of a scholarship to the Metchosin Summer School for the Arts, a Betty Kantor award winner, and has been invited for ‘A Sale of the Best of the Regions’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton as well as the Gardiner Museum of Ceramics. Katia has been teaching children & adult ceramics classes throughout the Waterdown/Burlington/Oakville area for over 10 years, and is committed to continue growing a positive community space for those who understand the value of arts and creativity for the health and well-being of people of all ages.