Check back for information on our next pottery sale. It will be listed here once dates are set. As of last fall our sale is taking place at a new location! You'll find us in the cafeteria at Chippewa Secondary School at 539 Chippewa Street West, North Bay. Parking and the closest entrance to the cafeteria are located at the back of the building, near the sports field.
Whether you're hunting for the perfect gift, a thoughtful year end token of appreciation for your favourite teacher, or simply a treat for yourself, you'll find something special crafted with love by our talented local potters. Come support your local creative community, meet the artists, soak up the good vibes, and take home a little piece of handmade happiness!
The North Bay and Area Potter's Guild hosts two or three special sales during the year. Come on out and purchase unique hand-made pottery gifts for the special people in your life - yourself included!
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Intro to Clay Class
Maximum number of students: 8
Skill: Open to all skill levels
Includes: Clay, tools, and instruction
This beginner's level class will provide you with the fundamentals of working with clay including handbuilding, throwing on the wheel and glazing your finished works.
Time will be split evenly between working with clay to form various hand built forms (platters, mugs) as well as time learning to center and throw the basic ceramic forms on the wheel, trim your work so that it's ready for firing, all while learning good studio practices.
There will be dedicated time for learning the art of decorating and glazing your work so that it is both finished, and food safe.
All participants must be 18 years or older.
Spin Together: A Date Night Pottery Experience
Duration: One 2hr session
Maximum number of students: 8 (4 'couples')
Skill: Open to all skill levels
Includes: Clay, tools, instruction, and endless laughter
Get ready to get a little messy and a lot creative in this playful two-hour date night pottery session! Designed for couples, partners, or pals looking for a fun and memorable evening, Spin Together invites you to share laughs, experiment on the pottery wheel, and enjoy the art of making, not perfecting.
With guidance from an experienced instructor, you’ll learn basic wheel-throwing techniques and experience the satisfying feel of clay spinning beneath your hands. All materials and tools are provided, just bring your curiosity and a sense of humor.
This isn’t about walking away with a finished pot; it’s about enjoying the process and each other. At the end of the night, you’ll have a chance to snap photos of your creations before the clay is reclaimed, leaving you with lasting memories, minus the pressure!
All participants must be 18 years or older.
