Handbuilding - Candlelit Series

Slow down and create by candlelight in our Candlelit Handbuilding Series at our Richmond Studio in Toronto. Designed as an intimate evening pottery experience, this series blends mindful creativity with a warm, softly lit atmosphere that invites you to unwind, connect, and work with clay at your own pace. Set in our downtown Toronto pottery studio, each session takes place under the glow of candles, creating a calm and inspiring environment perfect for date nights, friends’ evenings, or solo creative resets. What You’ll Experience: In this handbuilding pottery series, you’ll learn foundational ceramic techniques including: - Pinching, coiling, and slab building - Shaping functional and decorative forms - Surface design and light carving details - Preparing your piece for glazing and firing Our instructors will guide you step-by-step through demonstrations while giving you the freedom to explore your own ideas. Whether you’re creating a mug, bowl, vase, planter, or sculptural piece, this class is beginner-friendly and welcoming to all skill levels. Why Join This Evening Pottery Series in Toronto? - Relaxing candlelit studio setting - Small group experience with personalized support - No prior pottery experience required All materials, tools, glazing, and kiln firing included After the session, your pieces will be professionally glazed and kiln-fired, resulting in durable, food-safe ceramics ready to use or display at home. If you’re searching for unique things to do in Toronto at night, creative date ideas, or pottery classes in downtown Toronto, this candlelit handbuilding series offers a warm, social, and experience-driven way to connect through clay.