Adult Programs

Winter 2026 – Adult Pottery Classes

Museum Pottery: Adult Classes

Museum Pottery: 5 Week Wheel Throwing Course

Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel! This 5-week course is designed for beginners and those looking to refine their skills. You’ll build a strong foundation in the techniques needed to successfully create your own ceramic vessels. Students will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing—from centering and pulling clay to shaping, trimming, and glazing finished pieces. No experience required!

Includes 5kg of clay, firing, as well as glazes and underglazes.

All potters' wheels (every brand) are potentially harmful to pacemakers. Consult a physician before use.

Ages 18+
Cost: $300.00 (Resident rate)

Course 6
Date: Sunday February 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, March 1^st, and 8^th
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Course ID: 260904

Course 7
Date: Monday February 9^th, 23^rd, March 2^nd, 9^th, and 23^rd
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 260905

*Please note: there are no classes on February 16th (Family Day) and March 16th (March Break)

Course 8
Date: Tuesday February 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, March 3^rd and 10^th
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Course ID: 260906

Course 9
Date: Tuesday February 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, March 3^rd, and 10^th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 260908

Course 10
Date: Wednesday February 11^th, 18^th, 25^th, March 4^th, and 11^th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 260909

Museum Pottery: 5 Week Adult Slab-building Dinnerware Course

Learn how to create your very own dinnerware set using slab building techniques. Through the 5-week course, our experienced instructor will teach you how to create bowls, plates, mugs, as well as various decorating techniques to elevate your pieces to the next level. No experience required!

Includes 5kg of clay, firing, as well as glazes and underglazes.

Ages 18+
Cost: $270.00 (Resident rate)

Course 3
Date: Sunday February 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, March 1^st, and 8^th
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Course ID: 260915

Course 4
Date: Monday February 9^th, 23^rd, March 2^nd, 9^th and 23^rd
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 260916

*Please note: there are no classes on February 16th (Family Day) and March 16th (March Break)

Museum Pottery: Adult Workshops

Museum Pottery: International Women’s Day Hand-Building Workshop

Indulge in a creative clay workshop to celebrate International Women's Day. Empower yourself to make your mark and build a handmade object with a professional potter.

Includes 500g of clay, firing, as well as glazes and underglazes.

Ages 18+
Cost: $54.00 (Resident rate)

Date: Sunday March 8^th
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Course ID: 274268

Spring 2026 – Adult Pottery Classes

Museum Pottery: Adult Classes

Museum Pottery: 5 Week Wheel Throwing Course

Includes up to 5 kg of clay, firing, as well as glazes and underglazes.

All potter's wheels (every brand) are potentially harmful to pacemakers. Consult a physician before use.

Age: 18+
Cost: $300.00 (resident rate)

Course 1
Date: Tuesdays – April 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th, and May 5^th
Time 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Course ID: 290332

Course 2
Date: Tuesdays – April 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th, and May 5^th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 290331

Course 3
Date: Wednesdays - April 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th and May 6^th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 290334

Course 4
Date: Thursdays – April 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th and May 7^th
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Course ID: 290335

Course 5
Date Sundays – April 12^th, 19th, 26^th, May 3^rd, and 10^th
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:30PM
Course ID: 290338

Course 6
Date: Mondays – April 13^th, 20^th, 27^th and May 4^th and 11^th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 290341

Course 7
Date: Thursdays – May 14^th, 21^st, 28^th, June 4^thand 11^th
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Course ID: 290342

Museum Pottery: 6 Week Wheel Throwing Course

Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel! This 6-week course is designed for beginners and those looking to refine their skills. You’ll build a strong foundation in the techniques needed to successfully create your own ceramic vessels. Students will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing—from centering and pulling clay to shaping, trimming, and glazing finished pieces. No experience required!

Includes up to 5 kg of clay, firing, as well as glazes and underglazes.

Age: 18+
Cost: $360.00 (resident rate)

Course 1
Date: Tuesdays – May 12^th, 19^th, 26^th, June 2^nd, 9^th and 16^th
Time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Course ID: 290343

Course 2
Date: Tuesdays – May 12^th, 19^th, 26^th, June 2^nd, 9^th and 16^th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 290344

Course 3
Date: Wednesdays - May 13^th, 20^th, 27^th, June 3^rd, 10^th and 17^th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 290345

Museum Pottery: 4 Week Wheel Throwing Course

Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel! This 4-week course is designed for beginners and those looking to refine their skills. You’ll build a strong foundation in the techniques needed to successfully create your own ceramic vessels. Students will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing—from centering and pulling clay to shaping, trimming, and glazing finished pieces. No experience required!

Includes up to 5 kg of clay, firing, as well as glazes and underglazes.

Age: 18+
Cost: $240.00 (resident rate)

Course 1
Date Sundays – May 24^th, 31^st, June 7^th and 21^st
(Please note: No class on June 14^th due to community event)
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Course ID: 290348

Course 2
Date: Mondays – May 25^th, 31^st, June 8^th, and 15^th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 290351

Museum Pottery: 5 Week Hand-Building Course

Explore the versatile world of hand-building through our weekly courses at Markham Museum. Perfect for both beginners and experienced makers, each session guides you through a range of hand-building techniques, including slab building, sculpting, pinch pots, and coiling. You’ll learn to shape, texture, and assemble clay creations with personalized instruction tailored to your skill level.

Includes up to 5 kg of clay, firing, glazes, and underglazes.

Age: 18+
Cost: $270.00 (resident rate)

Course 1
Date: Sundays - April 12^th, 19th, 26^th, May 3^rd, and 10^th
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Course ID: 290355

Course 2
Date: Mondays - April 13^th, 20^th, 27^th and May 4^th and 11^th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 290358

Museum Pottery: 4 Week Hand-Building Course

Includes up to 5 kg of clay, firing, glazes, and underglazes.

Age: 18+
Cost: $216.00 (resident rate)

Course 1
Date Sundays – May 24^th, 31^st, June 7^th and 21^st
(Please note: No class on June 14^th due to community event)
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:30PM
Course ID: 290360

Course 2
Date: Mondays – May 25^th, 31^st, June 8^th, and 15^th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course ID: 290362

Museum Pottery: Adult Workshops

Museum Pottery: Pride Hand-building workshop

Celebrate Pride with clay, creativity, and community! In this one-time hand-building pottery workshop, we’ll come together to explore self-expression through ceramic art in a welcoming, affirming space for all identities. Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll learn foundational hand-building techniques—no experience needed—and create a unique piece that reflects you.

All materials, firing, and glaze are included—just bring your creativity.

Age: 18+
Cost: $54.00 (resident rate)

Course 1
Date Sunday June 21^st
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00PM
Course ID: 290435

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Registered Specialty Programs

Registered Specialty Programs include: Summer & Holiday Camps, Varley Art Gallery Courses, Museum Pottery Courses, Private Tennis Lessons, Markham Sports Leagues, Aquatic Leadership Courses, One-day Courses, or Adult Workshops.
A full refund will be provided for any withdrawal and refund request form submitted to the City of Markham more than seven days (exactly 168 hours) before the start time of the first class of the program. Clients can withdraw online, no withdrawal and refund request form is required.
For example, Sebastian is registered in a Summer Camp that starts at 9 AM on Monday July, 15. Sebastian is eligible to receive a full refund if they withdraw online before 9 AM on Monday, July 8.
No transfers, withdrawal or refunds will be provided for any requests submitted within seven days (exactly 168 hours), on, or after, the start time of the first class of the registered specialty program.
Cheque payments will be reimbursed by cheque (approximately four to six weeks after approval).
Please note that the registration system does allow a client to withdraw from a course online within seven days (exactly 168 hours) of the start time of the first class of the program but will not provide a refund or a credit. If this occurs, please contact the contact centre for assistance. The policy for registered specialty programs as indicated above still applies when this occurs.