Family Programs
Winter 2026 – Family Pottery Classes
Museum Pottery: Family Classes
Museum Pottery: Family 5 Week Introduction to Pottery
Come explore the world of clay with your child! This 5-week course is designed to give your child a taster of the many aspects of clay. Participants will get to try our different hand-building techniques such as pinching, coil-building, and slab-building, everyone will also get a chance to try out the pottery wheel!
Price includes clay, glazes and firing. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $275.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants. Children attending must be registered with an adult.
Age: 4+
Cost: $295.00 (Resident Rate)
Course 2
Date: Sunday February 15th, 22th, March 1st, 8th, 15th
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Course ID: 261538
Museum Pottery: Family Easter Hand-building Workshop
Preparations for Easter are underway! Come join us in our pottery studio to make and decorate your very own ceramic Easter eggs and Easter bunny!
Price includes 500g of clay, glazes and firing. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $55.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants. Children attending must be registered with an adult.
Age: 4+
Cost: $59.00 (Resident Rate)
Session 1
Date: Saturday March 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Course ID: 264893
Museum Pottery: Family First Day of Spring Hand-building Workshop
Spring is almost here! Celebrate the new season with a day of making in our pottery studio. Make your very own flower pot or spring themed utility bowl!
Price includes 500g of clay, glazes and firing. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $55.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants. Children attending must be registered with an adult.
Age: 4+
Cost: $59.00 (Resident Rate)
Session 1
Date: Saturday March 21st, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Course ID: 264895
Spring 2026 – Family Pottery Classes
Museum Pottery: Family Classes
Museum Pottery: Family 5 Week Introduction to Pottery
Come explore the world of clay with your child! This 5-week course is designed to give your child a taster of the many aspects of clay. Participants will get to try our different hand-building techniques such as pinching, coil-building, and slab-building, everyone will also get a chance to try out the pottery wheel!
Price includes clay, glazes and firing. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $220.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants. Children attending must be registered with an adult.
Age: 4+
Cost: $295.00 (Resident rate)
Date: Sundays – April 12th, 19th, 26th, May 3rd, and 10th
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Course ID: 290399
Museum Pottery: Family Workshops
Museum Pottery: Family Hand-building Mother’s Day Gift Workshop
Make a Mother’s Day gift with a fun and creative twist! In this 2-hour pottery workshop, you will craft a one-of-a-kind piece, whether it’s a vase, mug, or decorative item. Using coil-building techniques, you’ll create something meaningful while bonding over the art of pottery. With expert guidance, you’ll leave with a unique handmade gift and unforgettable memories. Make this Mother’s Day extra special by creating together!
Price includes 500g of clay, glazes and firing for 1 piece. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $55.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants and will each get another 500g of clay, glazes, and firing for 1 piece. Children attending must be registered with an adult.
Age: 4+
Cost: $59.00 (resident rate)
Date: Saturday, April 11th
Time: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Barcode: 290402
Museum Pottery: Family Hand-building Father’s Day Workshop
Make a Father’s Day gift with a fun and creative twist! In this 2-hour pottery workshop, you will craft a one-of-a-kind piece, whether it’s a mug, bowl, or decorative item. Using coil-building techniques, you’ll create something meaningful while bonding over the art of pottery. With expert guidance, you’ll leave with a unique handmade gift and unforgettable memories. Make this Father’s Day extra special by creating together!
Price includes 500g of clay, glazes and firing for 1 piece. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $55.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants and will each get another 500g of clay, glazes, and firing for 1 piece. Children attending must be registered with an adult.
Age: 4+
Cost: $59.00 (Resident rate)
Date: Sunday, May 24th
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Barcode: 290405
Museum Pottery: Family Gnome Workshop
Transform your garden with a unique, handmade sculpture! This family workshop will teach techniques like sculpting and pinching to make a gnome to live in your garden.
Price includes 500g of clay, glazes and firing for 1 piece. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $55.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants and will each get another 500g of clay, glazes, and firing for 1 piece. Children attending must be registered with an adult.
Age: 4+
Cost: $59.00 (Resident rate)
Date: Sunday, May 31st
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Barcode: 290436
Museum Pottery: Garden Decor Workshop
Step into a whimsical world of creativity at our Garden Decor Pottery Workshop! Using clay, tools, and your imagination, you’ll sculpt and personalize charming garden accents designed to nestle beautifully among plants, pathways, or flower beds. Our instructors will guide you every step of the way to help bring your enchanted creation to life.
Price includes 500g of clay, glazes and firing for 1 piece. Cost for 1 child and 1 adult, additional adults or children $55.00 each to a max of 2 additional participants and will each get another 500g of clay, glazes, and firing for 1 piece. Children attending must be registered with an adult.
Age: 4+
Cost: $59.00 (resident rate)
Date: Sunday, June 7th
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Barcode: 290437
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.