PEI Potters Studio Coop
Class Information
Perfect for beginners as well as those with previous experience, classes are taught by professional Island potters and are designed to be fun as well as educational. Classes are small in size and relaxed and informal in style. The classes cover the basics of clay preparation, and participants will have the opportunity to create their own pieces from start to finish.
The cost of classes, except for additional clay costs as noted below, includes the use of studio tools, equipment and glazes.
- Adult classes focus on wheel-throwing techniques with hand-building techniques explored depending on interest.
- Children and Youth Classes focus more on hand-building techniques, with wheel-throwing techniques introduced based on age, physical abilities and interest.
Registration Process:
A form will be linked off the main page close to the registration time. The form can be copied ahead of time but will only be open and accessible during the registration period.
All adult applications will be randomized so the exact time an application is entered is not considered. People that register repeatedly do get registered, but it might not be the first or second time. This process was put in place as we can get 2-5times as many applicants as spaces are available.
Adult Classes
Intended for beginners and early intermediate potters, classes are taught by professional potters.
Cost: $300 (includes 1 bag of clay, additional clay purchased at $30/bag)
Time: 3-hour class, 1 class/week
Length: 10-weeks
Class time: 6:30-9:30pm
2026 Classes
- Jan 5 (Mondays with Marilyn MacLean) or Jan 8 (Thursdays with Darren Matheson)
- Apr 7 (Tuesdays with Ron Arvidson) or Apr 9 (Thursdays with Darren Matheson)
- Sep 14 (Mondays) or Sep 15 (Tuesdays) — TBC
Children’s Classes
Open to beginners or those with pottery experience.
Cost: $180 (includes reclaim)
Time: 2-hour class, 1 class/week
Length: 8-weeks
Class time 1: 9-11am (ages 9-11)
Class time 2: 11:30am-1:30pm (ages 12-14)
Classes run on Saturdays, with new 8-week sessions starting
2026 Classes
- Jan 10, 2026 with instructor Brenna McIntyre
- Apr 11, 2026 with instructor Brenna McIntyre
- Sep 19, 2026 (TBC)
Youth Classes
Program aimed at those with some pottery experience with project goals based on student interest and leading students towards independent work.
Instructor: Heathyr Francis
Cost: $180 (includes reclaim or additional clay at $30/bag)
Time: 2-hour, 1 class/week
Length: 8-weeks
Class time: 4-6pm (ages 15-18)
Classes run on Thursdays with specific blocked-out dates listed on the registration form.
2026 Classes
- Jan 8, 2026 with instructor Heathyr Francis (pilot program)
- March 26 to May 21 (no class Apr 30) with instructor Heathyr Francis